Brooklyn-based Jammins Events confirmed on Tuesday, May 13, that Beenie Mman, Chris Martin, Kevin Lyttle, and Louie Culture will headline a high-energy show at UBS Arena in Queens on Saturday, May 24, during the Memorial Weekend.
Dancehall hitmaker Beenie Man is set to triumphantly return to New York City for his first performance in 13 years.
Promoter George Crooks promises “an unforgettable night of dancehall energy, legendary hits, and surprise special guest artists,” as Beenie Man takes the stage.
With a career spanning decades, Beenie Man is regarded as one of the most seasoned and accomplished performers in dancehall music.
His 2001 album Art and Life was certified gold, earning him the GRAMMY for Best Reggae Album.
Internationally, he’s known for major collaborations such as the 2002 hit “Feel It Boy” with Janet Jackson and the 2004 remix of “Dude” featuring Ms. Thing.
Beenie Man’s catalog boasts dancehall anthems like “Matie,” “Slam,” “Romie,” “Old Dog,” “Dancehall Queen,” “Who Am I,” “Girls Dem Sugar“ (with Mýa), “King of the Dancehall,” “Back It Up,“ and “Rum and Red Bull“ featuring Future Fambo.
Joining him at UBS Arena is reggae crooner Chris Martin, the 2005 winner of Digicel Rising Stars.
Known for hits “Cheaters’ Prayer,” “Big Deal,” “Let Her Go,“ and “Is It Love,“ Martin made history last year as the first artist to perform at the 128-year-old Penn Relay Carnival at Franklin Field Stadium in Philadelphia.
Also on the lineup are soca hitmakers Kevin Lyttle — whose global smash “Turn Me On“ captivated audiences worldwide—and Lyrikal, along with reggae stalwart Louie Culture.
“With this roster, Memorial Weekend at UBS Arena promises to be a celebration of Caribbean music and culture like no other,“ Anthony “ER Guru“ Turner, a New York-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life.
