BEST OF THE BEST WEEKEND 2011 CELEBRATES THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE TO SOUTH FLORIDA
Rick Ross, Stephen & Damian Marley, Trey Songz, Shabba Ranks, Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Vybz Kartel, DJ Khaled, Tarrus Riley, Lloyd, Sanchez, Trina, Jeremih, I-Octane, Miguel, Etana, Marsha Ambrosius, Assassin, Big Sean, Alison Hinds, Ace Hood & Tifa Will Be There!
(Miami, FL – May 12, 2011) South Florida’s premier music and lifestyle promotions companies, XO Management and Rockers Island Entertainment in association with Radio One, are proud to partner in the promotion of Best Of The Best Weekend 2011 in downtown Miami this coming Memorial Weekend. Each year, Best Of The Best welcomes thousands of visitors from urban centers around the United States, including New York, D.C., Atlanta, Houston, as well as from the Caribbean, South America and Europe.
In the City of Miami, Bicentennial Park (1075 Biscayne Blvd.) will be a center of musical energy for back-to-back blockbuster concerts on Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th. Day one, dubbed Spring Fest, will feature the best of the best in contemporary R&B and Hip-Hop, including Miami native Rick Ross, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Lloyd, Jeremih, Miguel , Marsha Ambrosius (formerly of the duo Floetry), Travis Porter and Big Sean. Nationally syndicated radio personality and comedian Rickey Smiley will host with Russ Parr and Jabba of Massive B.
Dancehall icon, Shabba Ranks, will perform on day two alongside some of the biggest acts in Reggae, Hip-Hop, Dancehall and Soca, including Stephen and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, DJ Khaled, Vybz Kartel (who will appear with his band live via satellite from Jamaica), Tarrus Riley, Alison Hinds, Trina, Assassin, Etana, Sanchez, I-Octane, Ace Hood, Stephen McGregor, Chino, Richie Loop, Demarco, Gappy Ranks, Romain Virgo, Tifa, Big A.C., Qwote, Danielle D.I., ZJ Liquid.
Greater Miami and Broward County encourage visitors to partake in the beautiful weather, sandy beaches, and countless cultural landmarks and activities. The City of Miami Beach, home of the world-renowned South Beach and historic Art Deco District, also welcomes visitors to enjoy an eclectic mix of street cafes and restaurants, shopping on Lincoln Road, and an array nightlife choices, with official Best of the Best Weekend events at Cameo and Mansion nightclubs.
THE BEST OF THE BEST IN REGGAE, R&B, HIP-HOP, DANCEHALL SET TO TAKE OVER DOWNTOWN MIAMI MEMORIAL WEEKEND
Shabba, Chris Brown, Stephen and Damian Marley, Keri Hilson, Vybz Kartel, DJ Khaled, Sanchez, Lloyd, Tarrus Riley, Trina, Jeremih, I-Octane, Miguel, Etana, Marsha Ambrosius, Assassin
(Miami, FL – April 29, 2011) The City of Miami will be jumping May 26th-30th for Best Of The Best Weekend 2011. Promoters Rocker’s Island Entertainment, in association with Radio One and XO Management, have confirmed a stellar list of performers scheduled for back-to-back blockbuster concerts on Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th at Bicentennial Park (1075 Biscayne Blvd).
Day one, dubbed Spring Fest, will feature the best of the best in contemporary R&B, including Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Lloyd, Jeremih, Miguel and Marsha Ambrosius (formerly of the duo Floetry), Travis Porter and Big Sean. Nationally syndicated radio personality and comedian Rickey Smiley will host with Russ Parr and Jabba of Massive B.
Dancehall icon, Shabba Ranks, will perform on day two, alongside some of the biggest acts in Reggae, Hip-Hop, Dancehall and Soca, including Stephen and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, DJ Khaled, Vybz Kartel (who will appear with his band live via satellite from Jamaica), Tarrus Riley, Alison Hinds, Trina, Assassin, Etana, Sanchez, I-Octane, Ace Hood, Stephen McGregor, Chino, Richie Loop, Demarco, Gappy Ranks, Romain Virgo, Tifa, Big A.C., Qwote, Danielle D.I., ZJ Liquid.
DANCEHALL-REGGAE ICON SHABBA RANKS ADDED TO BLOCKBUSTER LINEUP FOR BEST OF THE BEST WEEKEND IN MIAMI
Joins Chris Brown, Stephen and Damian ” Marley, Keri Hilson, DJ Khaled, Vybz Kartel, Lloyd, Tarrus Riley, Trina, Jeremih, Alison Hinds, Assassin, Miguel, Etana, Marsha Ambrosius
(Miami, FL – April 14, 2011) The legendary Shabba Ranks has officially been added to the long list of artists who will converge on the City of Miami May 26th-30th for Best Of The Best Weekend 2011. Ranks joins an already stellar list of performers scheduled for the back-to-back blockbuster concerts jumping off on Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th at Bicentennial Park (1075 Biscayne Blvd).
The Jamaican music icon will perform on day two, alongside some of the top acts in Reggae, Hip-Hop, Dancehall and Soca, such as Stephen and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, DJ Khaled, Vybz Kartel (who will appear with his band live via satellite from Jamaica), Tarrus Riley, Alison Hinds, Trina, Assassin, Etana, Sanchez, I-Octane, Ace Hood, Stephen McGregor, Chino, Richie Loop, Demarco, Gappy Ranks, Romain Virgo, Big AC and ZJ Liquid.
Day one, dubbed Spring Fest, will feature the best of the best in contemporary R&B, including Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Lloyd, Jeremih, Miguel and Marsha Ambrosius (formerly of the duo Floetry) and Travis Porter. Nationally syndicated radio host and comedian Rickey Smiley will host with Jabba of Massive B.
CHRIS BROWN – KERI HILSON – LLOYD – MARSHA AMBROSIUS
- Best Of The Best Weekend 2011 Promoters Announce Spring Fest Lineup -
(Miami, FL – March 28, 2011) South Florida’s premier music and lifestyle promotions companies, XO Management and Rockers Island Entertainment alongside Radio One, are proud to announce the lineup for Spring Fest, day one of the Best Of The Best Weekend 2011 concert series taking place at Bicentennial Park (1075 Biscayne Blvd.) in downtown Miami this coming Memorial Weekend.
On Saturday May 28th, R&B sensation Chris Brown will headline Spring Fest alongside Keri Hilson, Lloyd, Jeremih, Miguel and Marsha Ambrosius (formerly of the duo Floetry), who will perform songs from her long anticipated solo debut. Nationally syndicated radio host and comedian Rickey Smiley will host with Jabba of Massive B.
Sunday, the 29th will boast top acts in Reggae, Hip-Hop, Dancehall and Soca, such as Stephen and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, DJ Khaled, Vybz Kartel (who will appear with his band live via satellite from Jamaica), Allison Hinds, Trina, Assassin, Etana, Sanchez, I-Octane, Ace Hood, Stephen McGregor, Chino, Richie Loop, Demarco and Romain Virgo.
The back-to-back blockbuster concerts are part of the expansion of Best Of The Best, the long-running Memorial Weekend destination event, which returns to the City of Miami this May 26th – 30th. Presented by FEVER the World’s 1st Stimulation Drink, Best Of The Best Weekend 2011 will also feature a series of smaller gatherings and activities that honor the city’s vibrant, multicultural community. Organizers plan to announce more artists and official events in the coming weeks.
Additional sponsors for Best Of The Best Weekend 2011 include Swiftkick Sneaker Wipes… now available at Walgreens.
BEST OF THE BEST WEEKEND IS BACK & BIGGER THAN EVER
- Miami’s Hottest Destination Event Set For Memorial Weekend May 26 – 30, 2011 -
(Miami, FL – March 22, 2011) South Florida’s premier music and lifestyle promotions companies, XO Management and Rockers Island Entertainment, are proud to announce the expansion of Best Of The Best, their long-running Memorial Weekend destination event, which returns to the city of Miami this May 26th – 30th. Presented by FEVER Stimulation Beverage, Best Of The Best Weekend 2011 will be anchored by two blockbuster music festivals held downtown at Bicentennial Park (1075 Biscayne Blvd.), and also feature a series of smaller gatherings and activities that honor the city’s vibrant, multicultural community.
“This year it’s about celebrating our differences in the same backyard,” explains Rockers Island CEO, Joseph Louis. “The goal is to make a stronger connection between our music and the diverse culture of South Florida that consistently draws millions of visitors from all over the world.”
Spring Fest, the first concert on Saturday, May 28th will showcase some of the biggest names in R&B and Soul, including Chris Brown, who has been tapped to headline. The entire lineup will be revealed shortly. Sunday, the 29th will boast top acts in Reggae, Hip-Hop, Dancehall and Soca, such as Stephen and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, DJ Khaled, Vybz Kartel (who will appear with his band live via satellite from Jamaica), Allison Hinds, Trina, Assassin, Etana, Sanchez, I-Octane, Ace Hood, Stephen McGregor, Chino, Richie Loop, Demarco and Romain Virgo.
Organizers plan to announce more artists and official events in the coming weeks. Co-Executive Producer, Jabba of Massive B says, “Music lovers are going to be pleased by what we have in store for them during Memorial Weekend. We’re taking the Best Of The Best theme to a whole other level.”
