He`s earned titles such as `Hottest MC in the Game` and `Best MC` while his 2008 album has sold more than a million copies in only the first week of release. Now he`s set to heat things up in Jamaica - but more espeically the island`s best, the world`s greatest reggae festival, Reggae Sumest 2008.
Reggae Sumfest organizers recently announced the addition of Rapper Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., to the dynamic line-up of the annual reggae extravaganza that has garnered a legion of fans that is similar to Woodstock in many respects.
Lil Wayne is set to add the rap element to this year's `international night` - set for Montego Bay, Jamaica on Friday July 18. The Cash Money Records emcee is set to thrill fans ahead of his hometown performance in New Orleans in October to hits like `Tha Block is Hot,` `500 Degreez,` `Tha Carter` and `Tha Cater II` and `Lollipop.`
Lil Wayne will join R&B singer, Keyshia Cole, known for hits like `Should A Let You Go,` `Heaven Sent` and `I Remember,` at International night and will also share the stage with reggae`1s conscious voices, Richie Spice, Coco Tea, Queen Ifrica, Lutan Fyah and the almost soulful, Terry Linen.
Rap will again meet reggae this year at the July 13-19 festival, that will also showcase some of dancehall`s best stars. Last year rapper and actor, LL Cool J thrilled fans and the bet is on to see if Lil Wayne can top that response.
But the dancehall stars are set to bring their own excitement to this year`s event. Heating things up on July 17th will be D'Angel, the former wife of dancehall star Beenie Man, who is also set to play dancehall night.
The two join a long list of exciting performers, including Bad Boy Records` Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Voice Mail, Macka Diamond, Vybz Kartel, Harry Toddler, Busy Signal, Munga Honourable, Ninja Man, Busy Signal, Wayne Marshall, Assassin, Mavado and Konshens & Alley Cat.
Sumfest wraps up on Saturday, July 19th with performances from reggae greats, including John Holt and Beres Hammond as well as Tarrus Riley, Rootz Underground and Etana.
Reggae Sumfest will kick-off again this year with an annual beach party on July 13th. It is by far the most successful event on the entertainment calendar in Jamaica and recently earned 'Promoter of the Year' and 'Concert of the Year' at the 27th
Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards on May 4. The dancehall concert is set to be streamed live this year for the first time on its website www.reggaesumfest.com.
For travel packages and more information, log on to www.reggaesumfest.com. This year's sponsors include Air Jamaica, the Jamaica Tourist Board, Digicel, Ocean Spray and Jamrock Magazine.
