Jamaica Strong Concert: Shaggy, Sean Paul & Kes Headline Benefit Event
- When Hurricane melissa made history as the strongest storm ever to make landfall in Jamaica, the island nation's biggest stars promptly sprang into action to help provide relief...
- Announced Wednesday (Nov.12), the Jamaica Strong benefit concert will take place Dec.12 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York.
- "this is more than a concert - it's a movement," jammins Events organizer George Crooks said in a statement.
When Hurricane melissa made history as the strongest storm ever to make landfall in Jamaica, the island nation’s biggest stars promptly sprang into action to help provide relief to their home’s most devastated areas. Now, led by Sean Paul, Shaggy and Kes, several of the Caribbean’s brightest stars have teamed up for a massive benefit concert to further support relief efforts.
Announced Wednesday (Nov.12), the Jamaica Strong benefit concert will take place Dec.12 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York. At press time, additional confirmed performers include Chronic Law, T.O.K, Tessane Chin, Aidonia, inner Circle, Ky-Mani Marley, Teejay, Richie Stephens, Gramps Morgan, and Mikey Spice, with more artists yet to be announced. Pre-sale begins on Thursday (Nov. 13) at 10 a.m.E.T., while general on-sale kicks off on Friday (Nov. 14).
“this is more than a concert – it’s a movement,” jammins Events organizer George Crooks said in a statement.
With a death toll of over 75 across the caribbean, Hurricane Melissa significantly impacted the region, especially Jamaica, cuba and parts of Haiti. Jamaican superstars like Shenseea, Beenie Man, Sean Paul and Spice have all documented their respective relief efforts via their social media channels.
Earlier this month, Shaggy spoke with Billboard about the destruction he wi
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