Worldwide reggae and dancehall entertainer Mr. Straightforward will ignite the New Jersey Jerk Pageant stage this Memorial Day weekend.
Happening on Sunday, Could 25, at Boyd Park in New Brunswick, NJ, the “Drive Me Loopy” hit-maker will deal with followers to “an electrifying efficiency full of timeless hits spanning his decades-long profession,” Aptitude Lindsey, Caribbean leisure publicist, of Acclaim PR, instructed Caribbean Life on Monday.
“With a vibrant vitality and an genuine island vibe, Mr. Straightforward guarantees to be a competition spotlight, blends flavorful jerk delicacies, cultural celebration, and energetic music,” she added.
Daronie Hanson of Hans Goal Providers, one of many occasion’s organizers, mentioned, “Mr. Straightforward really embodies the essence of our competition.
“After savoring our spicy jerk delicacies, company will probably be swept away by his easy melodies and dynamic efficiency,” he mentioned. “The worldwide recording artist’s genuine reggae and dancehall fashion represents a real Caribbean vibe that completes the competition expertise.”
Lindsey mentioned Mr. Straightforward’s smash hit “Drive Me Loopy” rounds out a list that embodies the basic, unforgettable sounds of highly effective music and tradition.
“On any given night time, someplace on the planet, infectious anthems from Mr. Straightforward are transferring the lots,“ she mentioned.
“With a various musical palate, which has been featured within the cult basic movie ‘Stomach,’ ‘After the Sundown’” and most lately the BBC TV sequence’ Grime Children,’ Mr. Straightforward exhibits no indicators of slowing down,“ Lindsey added.
She mentioned the official music video for his blazing music “Inside“ lately premiered in Time Sq. to a lot fanfare.
Lindsey mentioned different present favs are “Kingston City“ — with a nostalgic intro from the legendary Shinehead — and “Reward’ Em.“
“Attendees can count on a flavorful mixture of mouth-watering jerk dishes, reside music, family-friendly leisure, cultural shows, and an genuine celebration of Caribbean pleasure,“ Lindsey mentioned. “Greater than only a meals competition, it’s a full cultural expertise.”
She mentioned what began in 2009 as a easy neighborhood cookout has blossomed into New Jersey’s premiere Caribbean occasion.
“Now drawing hundreds annually, the New Jersey Jerk Pageant has change into a energetic gathering highlighting the richness of Caribbean delicacies, music, and neighborhood spirit,“ Lindsey mentioned.
