Dancehall stalwarts Beenie Man and Macka Diamond will headline the fifth staging of the show 'Allergy' set for Emancipation Day. Promoter of the event, Henry 'Allergy Boss' Harris, said the artistes were hand-picked as they have the right energy/performance skills to revive the 90's dancehall vibe that he is hoping to create at the 'Dancehall Nice Again' edition of the show. Harris told THE STAR that despite the current flow and style in today's music, he believes hosting a classical 90's to early 2000's party is perfect timing.
"As a teenager, I used to follow up the industry but things and times do change and now everyone is in the fast lane. So I'm trying to slow down the pace a bit. Plus, people are here now who are really demanding these type a music - songs that you can play all night that will have you skankin and yuh enjoy yourself.
But nowadays the deejays are just playing for a 'money pull up' and the fans can't enjoy that," shared Harris. The event is set for the Allergy Sports Complex in Westmoreland. It will feature a host of other artistes such as fast-rising dancehall act Nhance.
In ensuring that the plans he envisioned will come to fruition, Harris said he had to select the 'best of the best' to represent the 90's. "I thought to myself that I need an entertainer and real performer and there was no one else who came to my mind but Beenie Man. He will be able to give the patrons a performance, interact with the crowd and give me what I'm looking for.
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