Reggae Sumfest CEO Josef “Joe” Bogdanovich with Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter Moliy.
Photograph by Anthony ‘ER Guru’ Turner
Reggae Sumfest CEO Josef “Joe” Bogdanovich confirmed on Monday that Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter Moliy, who has captivated the world together with her viral hit “Shake It To The Max,” has been added to the spectacular roster for Reggae Sumfest 2025.
The occasion is slated for Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica, from Sunday, July 13, to Saturday, July 19, at Catherine Corridor Stadium and the Catherine Corridor Leisure Advanced.
“‘Jamaica loves Shake It To The Max’,” Bogdanovich advised Caribbean Life. “It’s the greatest music on the island proper now.”
Bogdanovich mentioned he met Moliy in New York at Vybz Kartel’s historic back-to-back sold-out concert events in Brooklyn.
“I knew I wished her at Reggae Sumfest,” he mentioned. “We signed the contract quickly after, and, as they are saying, the remaining is historical past.”
Bogdanovich mentioned Moliy will be a part of Yung Bredda and Marcy Chin on Thursday, July 13, on the inaugural International Fete at Catherine Corridor Stadium.
He mentioned the identical evening will characteristic a “high-energy conflict” between sound system titans Tony Matterhorn and Infamous Sound.
Concerning International Fete, Bogdanovich added, “We’re introducing it for the primary time this 12 months to spotlight the fusion of Afrobeats, hip-hop, reggae, and dancehall.”
Moliy mentioned “Shake It To The Max” started as a easy music and dance posted on social media.
She mentioned the music rapidly went viral on TikTok, turning into her second charting music.
Moliy mentioned the remix with Shenseea and Skillibeng boosted “Shake It To The Max’s” world success. It topped the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart at #6 and entered the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart, UK Indie Chart, US Rhythmic Chart, and US World Digital Music Gross sales chart.
Moliy mentioned the observe has gathered over 4.4 million streams throughout platforms and caught the eye of main trade figures.
Vybz Kartel additionally added his signature contact in a remix with Moliy and Silent Addy.
Bogdanovich mentioned music followers worldwide are “formally counting all the way down to competition week.
“We promise seven days of continuous power, tradition, and world-class performances,” he mentioned.
Bogdanovich mentioned Tarrus Riley, Masicka, and Vybz Kartel are confirmed because the competition’s headline acts for its two principal nights – Friday, Jul. 18, and Saturday, July 19—at Catherine Corridor Leisure Advanced.
The total lineup consists of Tommy Lee Sparta, Govana, Skeng, D’Yani, Laden, Shaneil Muir, Jah Fabio, Protoje, Lila Iké, Fantan Mojah, I-Wayne, Strain, and Bugle.
Bogdanovich mentioned every artist represents “a cornerstone of Jamaica’s wealthy musical legacy,” making certain followers “an unforgettable expertise beneath the Montego Bay stars.”
