The excitement is intensifying for the Sting Boxing Day showdown at Jamworld as the event’s promoter, Supreme Promotions, headed by Isaiah Laing, unveils its official poster.
The chosen acts to bring fireworks on the Magnum Sting stage have been revealed. This year’s theme, ‘Two mega shows, one night’ highlights the best of dancehall and reggae and comprises: the ‘Rapture Rematch’, Who’s Bad, Electronic Dancehall, Just Dance, The Fabulous Five and Fire at midnight.
The reggae show includes with Capleton’s ‘Fire at midnight’. Tarrus Riley, Etana, I-Wayne, Kabaka Pyramid, Ikaya, Teflon, Droop Lion and Nature are among the reggae performers who will carry the flaming torch until 2 a.m. The Electronic Dancehall segment that includes performances by Zhavea and Orisha Sound, will then provide the interlude before the hardcore dancehall presentation.
Reigning
A $1.5m prize will be on the table for the ‘Rapture Rematch’ featuring the reigning clash champion, Blak Ryno and the two-time title holder, KipRich. “This rematch is in high demand. A lot of patrons want to see the result; if KipRich was prepared for Ryno,” said Heavy-D, director at Supreme Promotions.
KipRich is already in lyrical war mode based on Duppy Walk, which he released earlier this week. Gage and Tommy Lee Sparta appear to be under the same spell, launching lyrical attacks at each other with fresh diss tracks. Both are expected to settle the score and prove, ‘Who’s Bad’. Gully Bop the man of the moment is firing shots and ready to take on anyone including the don gorgon, Ninja Man. Will Ninja accept his challenge? .
Patrons will also know the outcome of the Aidonia, Masicka feud. The newcomer has been bragging about his lyrical prowess and is eager to finish Aidonia and his JOP crew.
The dancehall show will also feature the “fabulous five”: Ishawna, Stylish, Tiana, Konfydence and Destiny Sparta. The dancers have a similar responsibility. Ding Dong, Chi Ching Ching and Quick Cook will bring the dancing fever. Demarco, Ryme Minista and Kalado are among other major acts for the Dancehall show.
Magnum Sting 2014 is now one of the most talked about events of the year.
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Magnum Sting announces line-up
