Missy Elliott has
joined the all-star lineup of one of Jamaica’s biggest summer reggae festivals,
the 2006 Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest.According
to organizers, Elliott joins fellow hip-hop stars 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo
and songstress Rihanna on the bill, which also features dozens of worldwide reggae
stars. Elliott
and Rihanna will perform at "The Summit," on July 22, the last day of
the 7-day festival.“We
are continuing what has become a trademark of this great event, that is, to present
international stars along with their Jamaican counter parts,” commented executive
producer Johnny Gourzong, of Summerfest Productions. “Missy is a great artist,
a positive role model for young women, and we know she will help to bring out
the crowds. It’s going to be a great night.”The
Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest kicks off on Sunday July 16 with the free "Vibe
Island Beach Party" and the "Reggae on the Runway" fashion show.
The
event will climax on July 22 with performances by Elliott, Rihanna, Damian “Jr.
Gong” Marley, Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Gentleman, Tarrus Riley, Alaine
and Cherine Anderson.The
2006 line-up is listed below:Sunday July 16th – Vibes Island –
Tropical Beach – featuring Kurt Riley, Coppershot, DJ Liquid, Pure Playazz and
Pieces.Monday July 17th – Mad Monday Mobay – Old Hospital Ground
– featuring Firelinks of Hot Monday, Swatch from Passa Passa, Pieces and
Pure Playazz. Wednesday
July 19th – Top Ranking – Pier 1 – with John Holt, Gregory Isaacs, Yellowman,
Admiral Bailey, General Trees, Pinchers, Frankie Paul, Charlie Chaplin, Josey
Wales, Peter Metro, Courtney Melody, Flourgon and Pam Hall with Lloyd Parkes &
The We The People Band.Thursday
July 20th – Stormfront – The Explosive Dancehall Night – Main Venue
– featuring: Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Elephant Man, Cham, Chuck Fenda,
Macka Diamond, Wayne Marshall, Busy Signal, Leftside & Esco, Voice Mail, Spice,
Gyptian, Fantan Mojah, Natural Black, Little Hero, Black-er, Conrad, Crystal &
Suga Roy, Danielle, Aidonia, Hit List, X Factor, Merrtial Family and Fire Lion
with Backing Band: Hard Drive Friday
July 21st – Ignition – Main Venue – With 50 Cent & G-Unit, featuring
Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo, Sizzla, Lady SawMase, Mr. Vegas, Richie Spice, Noddy
Virtue, Andy Vernon, Aisha and Jovi Rockwell Saturday
July 22nd – The Summit – Main Venue – featuring Missy Elliott, Damian
“Jr. Gong” Marley, Beres Hammond, Rihanna, Buju Banton, Gentleman, Tarrus
Riley, Alaine and Cherine Anderson