Tarrus Riley’s She’s Royal is back in the limelight after the hitmaker belted out the song for prime minister designate, Portia Simpson Miller on the last day of the election campaign which ended in a People’s National Party (PNP) victory.
That performance did not cost those who heard it a dollar and neither did anotherperformance held just before Christmas.
The Tarrus Riley-hosted pre-Christmas concert, held at Emancipation Park, New Kingston, brought hundreds of Jamaicans together.
The patrons sat and enjoyed some internationally flavoured reggae music that only cost their time.
Riley introduced various reggae artistes, and each delivered credible performances pleasing the audience with each note and lyric.
Curfew performed Beres Hammond’s Step Aside Now, and the smooth vocals of the lead singer, brought the patrons to their feet.
Gospel singer Omari also performed his hit singles Help Father God and Why Why.
“Not because you see me in arm bands … if you notice they are of two colours because I’m not PNP or JLP (Jamaica Labour Party). I am a Jamaican, so we want peace in the election,” Omari said.
Veteran female singer Nadine Sutherland came next and she hit with the ’90s single Baby Face as well as a ’90s medley featuring Buju Banton.
Ity and Fancy Cat brought the comedy
In a brief interlude at minutes after 8 p.m Ity and Fancy Cat gave a taste of comedy to the audience.
The comedians performed a rearranged version of Wayne Marshal’s My Heart.
“I remember when we met several months ago … you were the blackest chick I ever know,” they sang, alluding to the bleaching epidemic.
Reggae artiste Iwayne came next, bringing the fire, and in his usual unique style, he condemned prostitution, skin bleaching and other issues he believes are immoral.
He also performed hits such as Can’t Satisfy Her and Life Seeds.
Riley also gave a short performance featuring songs like Human Nature and Love’s Contagious.
International deejay and 2012 grammy nominee Shaggy was next, and he sang Church Heathen.
He also encouraged patrons to support Shaggy and Friends next week.
The audience loved his performance and rushed from their seats to snap pictures of the artiste.
Other artistes who delivered good performances were Romain Virgo, Khago, Etana, Luciano and TOK.
The smooth lovers’ rock king Beres Hammond brought the curtains down on the event at minutes after 10 p.m., singing some of his popular singles.
Riley said it was good that Jamaicans could come together, sit and enjoy some good reggae music, irrespective of religious beliefs.
The event was widely supported by members of the music fraternity. Even those not slated to perform still showed their support by sharing their presence.
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