Vybz Kartel to perform via satellite in Miami

Deejay Vybz Kartel might not have gotten back his visa, but that won't be stopping him from performing at this year's 'Best of the Best' concert in Miami for Memorial Day weekend.

Scheduled for the Bicentennial Park in Miami on Sunday, May 29, Kartel will be performing live via satellite. This will be the deejay's first appearance on the show, which will also be featuring the likes of Stephen and Damian Marley, Etana, Tifa, Chino, Stephen McGregor, Assassin, Alison Hinds among others. Best of the Best features music such as pop, soca, R&B, and has been a long standing supporter of dancehall and reggae music.

Speaking with THE STAR yesterday, Kartel said he was not surprised by the offer, and is the first he will be performing via satellite live at a show in the United States. He said, "I'm the hottest, most in demand dancehall artiste, so it came as no surprise to me when I was approached by the promoters to do the show via satellite. They will set up a live feed from the Building (in New Kingston) and I will perform from there."

He added, "Everyone and their mom want a Kartel stage show. I was surprised they didn't ask sooner."
Having not had a visa to travel to the United States for a number of years, Kartel says his fans can expect quite a performance, despite him not being in front of them. He said, "They can expect what they have been anticipating for, 'Vybz Kartel, the best of the best'." The deejay said that despite not having a visa to travel to the States, he is doing fine without it.

In the meantime, the artiste has been busy in studio and working on new videos to be released soon. He commented, "Well, the video for Gaza Slim is finally here, One Man/Moving On. Also Sheba and I did a video forYou and Him Deh which will premiere on ERthis week. Also, I have a few singles out now Step up inna Life from Russian and I, Me Start Smoke and Like Banana from NotNice and I, yes NotNice, and More Dan Neyo from TJ Records."

Source: Jamaica-Star