On the 10th of November is for the very first time the Jamaican singer Junior Kelly coming. He will bring with him his new album Urban Poet, which will be released in October. The first single “No Dig It Up” already shows us, that we have something to look forward to!

Junior Kelly is a major force in the world of reggae music today. From his early life as a youth in Jamaica to becoming one of the most popular reggae artists on on the festival network, Junior Kelly has always fought and preached for social justice, economic equality and freedom for all in and through his songs and performances. They are filled with messages for the betterment of all people.

He hit it big in 2000 with the single “Love So Nice”. It first did well in Europe, running around on the reggae and pop charts. Then it hit Jamaica and hit number one. It was so popular that he made a full LP album with the same name as the single. It was well received by both critics and fans and put his name on the reggae map, essentially. He even got praise from Billboard Magazine. They called his work mature and that he would be force to come in the reggae universe. The LP featured such songs as “Hungry Days” and “Sunshine”.

In 2003, he released “Smile” which was equally as loved as “Love So Nice”. Not only did he sing on the album, he wrote most of the tracks and produced them as well. Song topics included marijuana, African heritage and just plain old good vibe teaching and dancing. Popular tracks off this album include “Black Am I”, “Take Me There”, and “Sinking Feeling”.

Junior Kelly’s impact on reggae is undisputed as a preacher of social consciousness and justice. His albums are adored by his fans and his future in reggae is bright and full.

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