BY SIMONE MORGAN Observer staff reporter Saturday, December 27, 2014
THERE were no long band changes, outrageous or drawn-out performances at the GT Taylor Christmas Reggae Extravaganza on Thursday.
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| Ninjaman had the crowd’s undivided attention. (Photos: Gregory Bennett) |
The popular show, held at Independence Park in Black River, St Elizabeth, featured some of dancehall/reggae's finest acts including Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Ninjaman and Coco Tea, who all gave stellar performances.
The stage was set by singer Cocoa Tea who dedicated part of his set to John Holt, who died in October. He did renditions of Police in Helicopter and If I Were a Carpenter.
The diminutive veteran from Clarendon could do no wrong as the fair-sized crowd sang along to Lost my Sonia, Love Me Truly and She Loves Me Now.
Ninjaman, who said he defied doctor's orders to be at the show, acknowledged the promoter and fans.
"Because of the respect mi have fi mi fans an' GT Taylor mi force the issue an' come here. Doctor sey mi a work too hard and mi a suffer from dehydration an' mi fi rest fi four day, but I don't care, mi haffi dead up ya," he said to blaring horns.
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| Deejays Beenie Man and Bounty Killer in performance at GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza in Independence Park in Black River, St Elizabeth, in the wee hours of Friday morning. |
He then free-styled with Supreme Promotions head Isaiah Laing and media sensation Gully Bops his main topics.
"Laing, gwaan wid yuh pop- dung show, mi neva know sey Laing so bruk an' poor. After Downsound lef', him run go tek up one-teeth madman outa gully fi come war mi," he said, as patrons roared.
Earler this week, Ninjaman announced that he will not perform on Laing's Magnum Sting, due to alleged threats on his life.
The most fiery peformance came from Sizzla Kalonji who took the stage just before 5:00 am. He 'set fire' to Babylon, homosexuality and anything he deemed unrighteous. more
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