MIAMI – There is an exciting buzz surrounding the upcoming ICM Fest set to take place at the historic Virginia Key Beach Park, Key Biscayne, Miami, Florida on Sunday, November 16th, 2008.
Fans will be delighted with the venue which is located in Miami-Dade County on oceanfront property with a breathtaking view which is perfect for a family fun day. The park, which was once a ‘coloreds only’ beach is located at the southern end of Virginia Key and boasts the bluest ocean and skies. Patrons will feel as though they are in paradise with the delightful hot sun, wonderful palm trees and cool water.
A huge plus this year is that patrons will not have the frustration of searching for parking as the organizers are providing free parking inside the ICM Fest venue.
The stunning surrounding of the venue is also perfect for the show lineup, which is loaded with many of the best acts in the International music industry.
Favorites set to perform are: Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Movado, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, Da’Ville, Etana, Sean Kingston, Spragga Benz, Papa San, Christopher Martin, Munga Honorable, Mr. Vegas, Konshens and Sight & Sound.
With this incredulous lineup, there are two acts that are creating a special buzz with lovers of veteran artists.
In a career that spans two decades, 10 albums, several compilations and fifteen years of promoting a spiritual renaissance within reggae, Tony Rebel has become a reggae mogul. He became a household name with his 1991 hit ‘Fresh Vegetable’ on the Penthouse label and he received a Grammy nomination for ‘Stir-It-Up’ while on the Columbia Records label.
Tony Rebel
Not only is he a musician but a producer and the successful promoter of his annual conscious music showcase ‘Rebel Salute’ which after 14 years still observes its founding principles of ‘no meat’ and ‘no alcohol.’ Thousands of patrons are excitedly awaiting the gritty yet melodic style of ‘Sing-Jaying’ that Tony Rebel showcases and it will be a treat for them as it is not often that he is billed on shows on the East Coast in the United States.
The other artist causing a special buzz is an artist that is a musical genius; Papa San. He stretches Gospel to places only he can take it using reggae, rock & roll, dancehall, heavy metal and an international sound that is completely his own.
Papa San
What fans admire and love about Papa San is that he is constantly in your face with new and inventive ways of spreading Gospel music. In 1997, Papa San, a long-established King of Dancehall and World music with hits such as ‘The System’ and ‘Maddy Maddy Cry,’ had what he describes as a supernatural visitation, and committed his life to Jesus Christ.
The contents of his songs changed to convey his newfound faith in the Gospel, but the mighty grooves, unforgettable hooks and mile-a-minute words and rhymes continue to soar, pour and roar forth.
He believes that there are no boundaries to God or to music and so fans can look forward to hearing him spread God’s word using dancehall in a reverent but relentless style that is sure to please, especially with the backdrop of the tropical venue.
