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There are few names in dancehall as recognisable as Spragga Benz. More than three decades after entering the music arena, the veteran deejay continues to command attention, with fans still drawn to the lyrical sharpness and commanding stage presence that helped cement his place in dancehall.
As he prepares to celebrate his 57th birthday at the end of May, Spragga Benz is gearing up for a major musical showcase dubbed Journey to Kingston, set for Saturday, May 30, at the Miramar Cultural Center in Florida. The event will feature appearances from some of his longtime musical friends, including Wayne Wonder, Tanya Stephens, Stephen Marley, and Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley.
“Journey to Kingston will feature myself and me bredden dem: Wayne Wonder, Agent Sasco, with a whole lot of other people ago passing through. We a go mek a real classical presentation with a choreographed show, a live orchestra, and the Ruff Kut Band. It will be a really great experience,” Spragga Benz told The Gleaner.
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