July 30. 23:30

One of the few Jamaican singers to truly bridge the gap between the roots and dancehall reggae styles is the man known as Everton "Blender." When reggae fans hear the opening notes of "Lift Up Your Head," "Ghetto People Song," "Blend Dem," etc., they instantly recognize these songs as the cultural anthems of our time. The large number of hits Everton has accrued is most impressive for an artist who has been in the business for such a seemingly short period of time. But like many of Jamaica's biggest musical stars, the road to fame wasn't a short or easy one.

The voice of conscious dancehall, and whose faith has never faltered and whose vision has never dimmed.

A true ’Natty Dread’, who lifts up heads in knowledge, and awareness, in the voice of solidarity, blackness and strength. Blender has long been an advocate for the down trodden and disposed, but he is also one of reggae’s most beloved dancehall artiste. Never straying from the straight and narrow way, Everton blender carries on the tradition of the great voices of Jamaica.

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