If you missed Jam Rock with Squeeze and Kymani Marley this past week, you missed a lot! We had the biggest Jam Rock with Squeeze turnout by far, with HUNDREDS packing into Sob's. The line began forming before the doors even opened at 6, with people eagerly anticipating the incredible lineup of performances we had planned.
The New Kingston Band brought their A game once again, opening up with the crowd favorites "Dreadlocks" and "Empress."
We changed things up a bit in honor of Black History Month with a special video segment. The lovely Empress Jeanille premiered the new BET J special "Top 20 Moments in Reggae" for the crowd, and judging by the reactions it will definitely be a hit. The crowd was moved by watching some of the most influential Caribbean and American men and women of our time, and how the progress they have made has helped to get us to where we are today.
An amazing new comer named Khalilah made her debut as well, and captivated the audience with her beautiful music. Splicerr followed her with another great performance.
Special guest Gramps Morgan came out and had the crowd singing along to "Down by the River," but everyone was shocked and even more excited when he brought out a surprise guest of his own, the lovely and extremely talented Miss India Arie! They sang a special rendition of "Wash My Tears" for the crowd to groove to.
Anywhere else this lineup alone would've been enough to send everyone home entertained and happy, but of course, at JAM ROCK with Squeeze the excitement never ends that early. It was only the beginning!
By the time Kymani Marley came out SOBs was already packed from wall to wall, and you could feel the excitement in the air as everyone stood shoulder to shoulder dancing, singing, and just having a good time.
Kymani had the whole place singing along as he sang a special tribute to his father, including "No Woman No Cry" and "Dear Dad," and then drove the ladies wild with his rendition of "Turn the Lights Down Low."
But once he took his blazer off he was all about business! He rapped a crowd favorite "One Time" and a new track "Armed and Dangerous" which was an ode to his life in the streets. He definitely has an amazing stage presence and knows how to work a crowd.
JAMROCK Magazine will continue to rise to new levels each and every week, and we can promise it will keep getting better as we continue to bring you the hottest names in Caribbean music. Don't miss next week when dancehall DJ and superstar Assassin and soca sensation Kevin Lyttle bring new sounds and vibes to JAM ROCK with Squeeze.
Don't forget to RSVP with your name to rsvp@jamrockmagazine.com or text Jamrock to 25827 to put yourself on the guestlist for a special reduced admission of $5. Doors open at 6 pm but get there early because the guestlist closes at 7 pm and admission after (or without RSVP) is $20.
Dresscode is trendy/chic, and this is a 21+ event
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