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Ashanti, Ja Rule to Headline St Maarten Carnival Concert

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Ashanti, Ja Rule to Headline St Maarten Carnival Concert
https://www.caribjournal.com/2019/03/18/ashanti-ja-rule-to-headline-st-maarten-carnival-concert/

By the Caribbean Journal staff / The Caribbean Journal / caribjournal.com / Mar 18, 2019

“A group of music superstars will be headlining a concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St Maarten Carnival.

That includes Ashanti, Keyshia Cole and Ja Rule, who will take the stage at the “Soulful Company” concert.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first St Maarten Carnival, with this year’s fete set to take place from April 20 to May 7, with pre-Carnival activities having already kicked off.

St Maarten’s celebration is actually the longest carnival in the Caribbean, at 33 days.

“We’re so excited to welcome Ashanti, Keyshia Cole, and Ja Rule to St. Maarten,” said St Maarten Tourism Director May-Ling Chun. “To have these three artists, all who have impacted the international music scene on such a large scale, headline at the 50th anniversary of our renowned Carnival is a joy and an honor. We cannot wait to see the energy that they bring to the stage.”

The music legends will be joined by two of the island’s best young singers, Natisha Henson and Kenyo Baly.

“We have so many gifted musicians in St. Maarten, and to bring our island’s local musical talent together with these artists is sure to bring forth a unique, incredible concert,” said St Maarten Tourism Minister Stuart Johnson. What’s more, we look forward to the opportunities this collaboration will bring forth for these exceptional St Maarteners, and can’t wait to see them showcase their musical gifts on the main stage.””

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Schedule of events: stmaartenevents.com
 

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Looks to be a real good time to be in St. Maarten. ;)

Music & fun in the sun! :cool:
 

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Haha I’m solidly in the Ja Rule demographic (so fairly old). If you asked my 19 year old niece who he is, she would only know him because of his involvement in the botched Fyre Festival.
 

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You know you're getting old when you don't recognize the names of any of the performers!! :oops:o_O;)

Time to check YouTube & Wikipedia .

Haha I’m solidly in the Ja Rule demographic (so fairly old). If you asked my 19 year old niece who he is, she would only know him because of his involvement in the botched Fyre Festival.

So over age 40 -

Ja Rule - Jeffrey Bruce Atkins
born 1976 - Hollis Queens NY

Ashanti - Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas
born 1980 - Glen Cove NY

YouTube - Always on Time - released 2001 / 2002 - topped Billboards Top 100.

Trivia - (having just watched the video)
Are they eating TRIX cereal ?
What year is the 4 door Lincoln Convertible ?
 
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You're all just young whipper snappers!! :D:D:D

I turn 70 this year. I was in Grade 9 when the Beatles first came to North America and appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964...an early baby boomer...that's my demographic. :p:p

Which ties into the Lincoln Continental in the video, which I can identify, since it's from my era. Not enough detailed view of the grill and so on to pin down the year for sure, but it looks like a 1966 or 1967! One of my favourites!! :cool:
 

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You're all just young. ....
I turn 70 this year. I was in Grade 9 when the Beatlea .....

Which ties into the Lincoln Continental in the video, which I can identify, since it's from my era. Not enough detailed view of the grill and so on to pin down the year for sure, but it looks like a 1966 or 1967! One of my favourites!! :cool:

IF it is a 1966 - I was 11 when it came out of the factory .
1966 is my guess based on rewinding the YouTube a couple of times and comparing it
to pictures I googled - 4 door Lincoln Convertibles .

I did know the song / wouldn't have know who made it .
Car radio song -good one !

*****
Should be a good Carnival in St. Maarten .
 
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Time to check YouTube & Wikipedia .

So over age 40 -

Ja Rule - Jeffrey Bruce Atkins
born 1976 - Hollis Queens NY

Ashanti - Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas
born 1980 - Glen Cove NY

YouTube - Always on Time - released 2001 / 2002 - topped Billboards Top 100.

Trivia - (having just watched the video)
Are they eating TRIX cereal ?
What year is the 4 door Lincoln Convertible ?

Video from Youtube:

Ja Rule - Always On Time featuring Ashanti

 
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