New Delhi, July 19 : World-famous Jamaican reggae
artist Sean Paul is set for his maiden India visit and he will perform
across the country starting Nov 1.
He promises to regale the audience with his hits and more as the concert coincides with the festive season here.
"India,
get ready for my live show. The wait is finally over and now, for the
first time ever, I'm excited to bring my live show to India. I can't
wait for my fans to join me where I'll be performing all of your
favourites and some new songs from my latest album," Sean Paul said in a
statement.
He is expected to belt out his hits "Get busy",
"Gimme the light", "I'm still in love with you", "Give it up to me",
"Baby boy" and "Never gonna be the same", to name a few.
The
international music sensation and pop star has set out on multiple
international summer tours in support of his last two albums "Imperial
Blaze" and "Tomahawk Technique".
The Indian edition of Sean Paul
Live In Concert is being presented and managed by Blue Note
Entertainment, a promotion and event management company, which is
foraying into the concert space for the first time.
The concerts
are being strategised on a concept based on Diwali, which falls Nov 13
this year, said Fardeen Shirazi, creative head, Blue Note Entertainment.
"Interestingly
our stage set-up and decor will comprise of mirrors, lights and
crystals, something that hasn't been explored before in India. We
promise to give all his fans in India a night to remember," he said.
The organisers hope for a good response.
"India
is a huge market for international artists and we aim to capitalise on
this opportunity. A lot of artists talk about 'staying on the grind,'
but few work harder than Sean Paul," said Prashant Kumar, director
(Operations), Blue Note Entertainment.
Kumar is also working towards Sean Paul concerts in Dubai and Nepal.
Sean
Paul, 39, is a Grammy award-winning musician, and his hit studio albums
include "Stage One", "Dutty Rock", "The Trinity" as well as "Imperial
Blaze" and "Tomahawk Technique" (2012).
He has also contributed to soundtracks for films like "The Karate Kid", "So You Think You Can Dance", "Entourage" and "Step Up".
© IANS
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