Sizzla Kalonji and I-Octane were the artistes who got the most ‘forwards’ from patrons at Sting 2010 on Sunday. At 6:16 a.m., Sizzla rejuvenated a dull Jam World crowd as he entered the staged singing Simplicity. He immediately gained the crowd’s attention and kept the momentum, as he performed hits continually for more than half an hour. Some of his songs included: Got It Right There, Praise Ye Jah, Run Out and Thank You Mama.
At 7:10 a.m., I-Octane came out to a hail of fireworks and cheers from patrons. The welcome got warmer when MC Nuffy announced that he was from Portmore, where Jam World is located. The artiste had the crowd’s attention for his entire performance which lasted for a little more than 15 minutes. Songs such as Mama A You Alone, Mine Who Dem A Dis, Puff It and Lose A Friend were some of the hits featured during his set.
Earlier, Richie Spice, the first of the 13 warriors appeared at 4:45 a.m., and was well received. He was also hailed as one of the best performers for the event. KipRich, Blak Ryno, Beenie Man and Agent Sasco, aka Assassin, ended the event with a blast at 8 a.m. in a joint effort. The collaboration which began with Kip Rich’s appearance at 7:43, as he stirred up an already energetic crowd as he made comments about Vybz Kartel. Ryno appeared shortly before Beenie Man with Agent Sasco appearing after. Others among the crowd favourites were Khago, Lady Saw, Etana, Nesbeth, Food Kartel, Iya Blaze, Chuck Fenda, Gyptian, Tanto Blacks, D.I., Ce’Cile, Reggae Queen and Face.
Although he was present at the venue, Bounty Killer did not perform at Sting because it is alleged that the organiser, Supreme Promotions, did not honour its end of an arrangement between both parties.
Bounty Killer was named as one of the ’13 Warriors’ of Sting and he was scheduled to do a performance with Beenie Man. However, he did not take the stage at the event which was held at Jam World in Portmore on Sunday.
According to a representative of Solid Agency, the company that books Bounty Killer, the decision was made after Supreme Promotions breached their agreement.
“Prior to Sting, both Bounty and Supreme Promotions had a contractual arrangement. On Monday morning, Bounty was present in the venue. Prior to his performance, Supreme Promotions did not live up to their contractual obligations and this in return caused Bounty Killer not to perform,” the representative told THE STAR, noting that a statement will be ready by today.
“They breached the terms of the contract. Despite being at the venue, there is no way he could perform based on what had happened.”
Efforts were made to get in contact with Isaiah Laing from Supreme Promotions but calls to his mobile phone went unanswered.
SOURCE:The Star
