12/29/2023 0 Comments Hopeton james dubplate![]() ![]() I used to watch San writing lyrics and deejaying on the sound system. “Growing up in Dela Vega City, I was neighbours with Papa San and Dirtsman. Living in a community with entertainers such as Papa San and his brother Dirtsman, also stirred Lady G’s interest in pursuing music. The elder Fyffe toured with The Congos and also worked with vintage acts like The Sparkles and The Eternals. I later found out that my father (Ken Fyffe) was a musician and, from then, I decided that I wanted to be a part of music,” Lady G told the Jamaica Observer on Sunday. I used to attend functions with my grandparents and then I got involved in drama. “Growing up as a little girl, I always loved entertaining. The winner of the Female DJ Of the Year award on multiple occasions (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, and 1998), Lady G truly paved the way for many female dancehall artistes of today.īut her love affair with music began as a child while living in Dela Vega City in Spanish Town, St Catherine. With a career spanning 38 years, Lady G came, saw and conquered. Everybody put their best foot forward, even those who were on it the first time did their very best,” he said.LONG before there was social media or streaming platforms, Lady G was a hot commodity within the dancehall space. “I think that all the artistes were exceptional this year for both nights. Rebel was pleased with all the performances. Notable performances also came from George Nooks, Chronic Law, Mortimer, Jack Radics, The Meditations, Lady G, Mikey Spice, Louie Culture, Errol Dunkley, Jack Scorpio, Steven Blake, Tony Tuff, Wayne Wade, Imeru Tafari, Hopeton James, Rhoda Isabella, Leba Hibbert, Benjy Myaz, Mischief, Tafasta, Jesse Royal, and Queen Ifrica. Night Two's toasts were Richie Spice, Beenie Man, I Octane and I Wayne. Other performances that evening came from Grammywinning bands Steel Pulse and Toots and The Maytals, Sanchez, Bobi Wine, Terry Linen, Chevaughn, Notis Heavyweight Rockaz, Torch, Abby Dallas, Mackeehan, Kenyatta Hill, Chi Ching Ching, Treesha, The Wailers Trio, Suga Roy & The Fireball Crew, Papa Michigan, Singing Melody, Queen Omega, Leroy Sibbles, Flourgon, General Trees, Stevie Face, Carl Malcolm, Lone Ranger, and Jermaine Edwards. On Night One, Rebel's hit-laden performance stood out. So, we thought it very fitting for him to come to St Ann for him to say something to the people,” Rebel said. We help them with tuition and such, and they have been excelling academically. “The significance of Julius is that Rebel Salute has a foundation that has been supporting Marcus Garvey High School over the years. They also added a comedy special by Christopher “Johnny” Daley and a dubplate battle between Jack Scorpio and Dynamq Sound of Sudan which was well-received.ĭuring opening night, Rebel invited Julius Garvey, son of Jamaica's first National Hero Marcus Garvey, to the stage. Rebel and his team sought to make several improvements, especially in the area of stage management. It is very indicative of the love for the culture and the show,” he said. ![]() “The highlight was when the rain was falling and patrons took their chairs and umbrella to shelter, and even Saturday night when the rain came down and we thought everybody would leave, they stayed. Both nights saw sporadic rain and strong winds but was no deterrent to patrons who enjoyed the performances. The two-day (January 17-18) show took place at Grizzly's Plantation Cove in St Ann. “Mi a give thanks,” he told the Jamaica Observer. TONY Rebel, founder and organiser of Rebel Salute, says he is grateful for the strong support the event received last week. Patrons sheltering from the rain at Rebel Salute held at Grizzly's Entertainment Cove in St Ann on Saturday night.
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