{"id":5785,"date":"2025-07-15T19:59:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T19:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/15\/caribbean-stars-kick-off-all-boro-rise-up-nyc-summerfest\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T19:59:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T19:59:43","slug":"caribbean-stars-kick-off-all-boro-rise-up-nyc-summerfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/15\/caribbean-stars-kick-off-all-boro-rise-up-nyc-summerfest\/","title":{"rendered":"Caribbean stars kick off all-boro Rise Up NYC Summerfest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dancehall deejay Beenie Man and soca sensation Patrice Roberts are <\/span>the first<\/span> from a multi-genre lineup to <\/span>kick off<\/span> the <\/span>five-borough<\/span> summer music cooler Rise Up NYC.<\/span><\/p>\n

The pair <\/span>is<\/span> slated<\/span> to headline a free concert at Wingate Park <\/span>on <\/span>July 19<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span> Fans of the Jamaican reggae stylist and Trinidad and Tobago soca sensation <\/span>are already geared<\/span> to exude Caribbean pride from 6 <\/span>p.m.<\/span> when the gates swing open to start the <\/span>Summerfest,<\/span> which<\/span> will feature reggae, gospel, hip-hop, Latin, dance, <\/span>and<\/span> rhythm and blues.<\/span><\/p>\n

“S<\/span>ummer is officially here, and <\/span>it’s<\/span> time for New York City to<\/span> ‘<\/span>Rise <\/span>Up<\/span>‘ <\/span>with us as we come together to celebrate the culture and music that make our city so great,<\/span>” <\/span>Mayor Eric Adams said at the launch of the free summer series. <\/span><\/p>\n

“W<\/span>e encourage all New Yorkers to join us as we celebrate the vibrant entertainment of our city through our love of music<\/span>.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Headlining the first night offering, the avowed King of <\/span>Dancehall Music<\/span> will select hits from a repertoire marked by hits <\/span>like<\/span> “<\/span>Sim <\/span>Simmer<\/span>,<\/span>” “<\/span>Who <\/span>Am<\/span> I<\/span>,<\/span>” <\/span>and<\/span> “<\/span>Ghetto Gal<\/span>.<\/span>“<\/span> The deejay <\/span>is expected<\/span> to thrill fans with nostalgia <\/span>for<\/span> the heydays <\/span>when he<\/span> performed regularly before being banned from entering the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

Restored from visa restriction, Beenie Man seems enthused by the Brooklyn billing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Patrice Roberts performs at the Women of Soca night event on Jan. 5 in St. Croix. Photo courtesy <\/span>Trini Jungle Juice<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Roberts, acclaimed for infectious songs <\/span>like<\/span> “<\/span>Mind My Business<\/span>“<\/span> and<\/span> “<\/span>Into You,<\/span>” <\/span>will add soca flavor to the mix. <\/span>Also <\/span>currying<\/span> the menu<\/span> are <\/span>reggae-renowned<\/span> Bobby Ponders and Jabba of Massive B.<\/span><\/p>\n

Patrons <\/span>are urged<\/span> to bring flags.<\/span><\/p>\n

The park <\/span>is located<\/span> between Winthrop <\/span>Street<\/span> and Rutland Road<\/span><\/p>\n

Following the opening date, <\/span>R&B<\/span> has a moment for hybrid hip hop and <\/span>R&B<\/span> with Fabolous, Lloyd, Honey BXBY, Funk Flex, Jon B, <\/span>and<\/span> Jennaske <\/span>on <\/span>July 20<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Boro of <\/span>Kings<\/span> adds another day of praise with gospel to lift the spirits helmed by soulful offerings from Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, John P. Kee, <\/span>and<\/span> Erica Campbell <\/span>on <\/span>July 21<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

They <\/span>are expected<\/span> to continue the <\/span>season’s<\/span> outdoor offering at the storied concert venue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Later in the month, Lisa Lisa, Brenda K. Starr, <\/span>and<\/span> Cece Penniston promise dance music on <\/span>July 26<\/span>. <\/span>Together,<\/span> they plan revelry on Staten Island with Grandmaster Melle Mel, Laura Enea, Sammy Zone, Canine, Joe Zangie, <\/span>and<\/span> DJ Scribble. <\/span><\/p>\n

Midland Beach parking lot<\/span> 8 <\/span>at Father Capodanna Blvd. and Hunter Ave. <\/span>is<\/span> the venue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Big Daddy Kane and Johnny Gill will light up the plaza in Harlem <\/span>on <\/span>Aug. 2<\/span><\/strong> when the legends perform at 125th St. <\/span>between<\/span> Adam Clayton Powell and Frederick Douglass <\/span>Blvds<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stevie B and Sweet Sensation <\/span>are booked<\/span> in the Bronx at Orchard Beach Road on that date.<\/span><\/p>\n

Joining the stellar acts are Rob Base, Frankie Cutlass, Fascination,\u00a0 C-Bank, Nice and Wild, <\/span>and<\/span> France Joli. <\/span><\/p>\n

Latin adds tropical salsa to the mix <\/span>on <\/span>Aug. 6<\/span><\/strong> with Luis Varga, El Blanchy, George Lamond,\u00a0 and Jose Alberto <\/span>aka<\/span> El Canario, a salsa sensation booked for the Bronx location.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bronx gets a triple treat <\/span>on <\/span>Aug. 7<\/span><\/strong> with EPMD, Rakim, and<\/span> Funkmaster<\/span> Flex. <\/span>Again<\/span>, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie <\/span>is expected<\/span> to reprise<\/span> “<\/span>Look Back At It<\/span>“<\/span> at the Boogie Down boro.<\/span><\/p>\n

Queens cannot <\/span>be regarded<\/span> as the<\/span> forgotten borough when Luciano, Wayne Wonder, Bobby Ponders, <\/span>and<\/span> Rupee return <\/span>a Caribbean<\/span> blend to Roy Wilkins Park <\/span>on <\/span>Aug<\/span>. 16<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The curtains fall <\/span>on <\/span>Aug. 17<\/span><\/strong> when Nailah Blackman, Bobby V, <\/span>and<\/span> Mya <\/span>close out<\/span> with <\/span>R&B<\/span> vibes at the popular Queens venue.<\/span><\/p>\n

While music <\/span>is guaranteed<\/span> at all venues, a long list of <\/span>don’ts<\/span> prohibits<\/span> entry to the festivities. <\/span><\/p>\n

They include: no <\/span>skateboards, frisbees, umbrellas, drones, alcohol, chairs,<\/span> laser lights, <\/span>blankets,<\/span> backpacks larger than 16<\/span>“<\/span> by 16<\/span>“<\/span>, musical instruments, scooters, and weapons.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Sister Nancy Story” screens outdoors “Bam Bam”\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

“W<\/span>hat a bam bam<\/span>“<\/span> will resound in music and dance <\/span>on <\/span>July 19<\/span><\/strong> when the<\/span> “<\/span>Sister Nancy Story<\/span>“<\/span> screens a documentary about the trailblazing Jamaican deejay who recorded the hit record.<\/span><\/p>\n

The film will follow performances by Johnny Osborne, Smif and Wesson,\u00a0Bush Babies, and spinmeisters Ayanna\u00a0Heaven, Gabsoul, <\/span>and<\/span> DJ Gringo in Brower Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Crown Heights fest begins at 4 p.m. with the film screening slated after dark.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out another\u00a0Bric film\u00a0offering at Park Place between Brooklyn and Kingston <\/span>Aves.<\/span> on<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>July 26<\/span>, <\/span>when<\/span> a tribute to Quincy Jones spotlights<\/span> “<\/span>The Wi<\/span>z<\/span>.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Catch you <\/span>On<\/span> the Inside!<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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