Best Of The Best Ushers In A New Generation

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FLORIDA – Best Of The Best was hosted by the renowned Jabba. The Miami concert was a surreal moment for Caribbean music lovers.

The lineup boasted legends like Nadine Sutherland, Marci Griffith, Skinny Fabulous, Wayne Wonder, Beres Hammond, and Buju Banton, an unforgettable gathering of iconic talent.

It was an evening steeped in nostalgia as these headliners graced the stage with their timeless presence.

But before they delivered their electrifying sets, a wave of up-and-coming artists ignited the atmosphere with fiery performances, some of whom were born into reggae royalty.

Among them were Major Myjah, the son of Bounty Killer, and Jemere Morgan, son of the Grammy Award-winning artist Gramps Morgan.

Gramps Morgan – Grammy Award-winning artist
“I remember playing this venue for the VP Records anniversary, Sizzla Kalonji, Shaggy, and so many artists were there. We shared the stage. It’s very emotional for me because my brother is not here in the flesh, but he’s here in spirit. I felt him here tonight, especially with my son taking the stage to carry on the family legacy.”

Jemere Morgan – Artist
“When do you ever have a father and son performing like that? Having him here to support me in every aspect of my life is always a blessing.”

Rising from the ranks of opening act to headliner this year was Romain Virgo.

Romain told me that when he first performed on the Best of the Best stage, he was met with the applause of just five people.

At this year’s concert, I stood among a roaring crowd of twenty thousand fans as the rising superstar stepped onto the stage, welcomed as one of the next-generation Caribbean music legends.

Romain Virgo – Artist
“It’s an amazing feeling, it’s like a dream come true. At the end of the day, like I say, the first time it was nobody. And it’s not nice not singing to a crowd. But over the years, we’ve seen the growth. The second time around, it was a bit better, the third time much better, and just look at me now.”

Romain Virgo – Artist
“Consistency is the key in everything that we’re doing.”

Gramps and Jemere Morgan closed with a powerful chant:

“Keep blazing your fire, fire, fire, keep blazing your fire, fire, fire, till it take you higher, higher, higher. Keep blazing.”