Ebuzz News
Archived: THE RECAP: Jam Nation Delivers Ecstasy Again. 7 Things to Note.
It’s been few days since the annual Jam Naked event held at the O2 Park in Chaguaramas. EBUZZTT.COM checked out the action and it’s safe to say that the event remains a strong and effective choice for true fete lovers, on the Carnival calendar. As usual, the crowds came and the ladies took the chance to heat up the atmosphere with their eye-catching, head turning, jaw-dropping fashion pieces. From see-through cover ups to barely there bikinis, the sexily and scantily clad carnival babies were in abundance at the hottest West side event to hit Carnival.
Here are some things we caught at Jam Nation/ Jam Naked / Jam Junction- whichever you choose to call it:
- Parking was a logistical dream. Organizing committee, Dignitariez, did a great job in teaming up with the Defense Force of Trinidad and Tobago for patrons of the event to utilize the extremely spacious, Chaguaramas Heliport. The military officers were very professional and ensured that all patrons returned to find their vehicles in tact after the Breakfast event.
- Now, while there were some delays to enter the event at the General Admission area, this was in part due to the security measures put in place. Everyone was searched. Shoes were removed at the entrance and everyone got the special pat down treatment that nobody really loves, but at the end of it all, there was no chance for upsets at Jam Naked and that deserves kudos.
- Vibes was non stop from beginning to end. Fetters had come out to party. Flag crews had made it their business to be there and when Destra Garcia hit the stage at sunrise, there was no stopping the excitement stage side. Even before Destra though, Ezel and Jon Boi had thrilled the massive crowd with the music of the season and much more.
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Destra brought her heat to O2 Park.
Destra who hosts her Festival of Bakanal event tonight, at the O2 Park, brought her heat to Jam Nation. Her vocals always on point, the Queen of Bacchanal dished ’em out, engaging fans and showing off her gyrating skills to say the least. She was a good addition to the fete as this season, many had been hoping to catch her live performance, but haven’t been able to.
- Current Soca Monarch champ and the youth who shut down Jam Nation last year, Voice, delivered yet another solid performance. Shal Marshal also caused a scene when he mandated that every ‘gyal dip and spread out’, which they did and even jumped on stage to showcase their ability.
- At Jam Nation, MX Prime and The Ultimate Rejects were kings. Their ‘Full Extreme’ was on steroids at Jam Nation, it would seem and the crowd was as high as could be, on the song. Flags waving, people jumping, hands flaring, the performance everyone had been waiting for, ultimately amped up the general mood at the fete. Nobody wanted to go home and many would certainly stay to the very end.
- In what can only be described as ‘Iwer Fashion’, the Boss of water, Neil Iwer George ultimately flattened O2 Park. The crowd, many drenched in water and foam, chanted not only Iwer’s current hit ‘Take ah Bade” but also his age old refrain, “De people want water”. Iwer created nostalgia, taking the crowd back with some of his old school tunes. Suffice to say – Iwer ain’t lie… ‘Mashing Up Fete’ is his name
Notwithstanding some criticisms for the intermittent non-soca tracks played during the fete, for yet another year, Jam Nation proved to be a fete not for the faint hearted. Safety was definitely paramount, there was no anti-social behavior- in other words, no stushness, no worries – only good vibes. Even Denise Saucy Wow Belfon was spotted in the crowd from early o clock jammin like every other fetter. The Jam continues at JamJunction on Carnival Saturday Feb 25th.
WRITER : @candiebuzz on Instagram.
VIDEO (CREDIT: @captainjbenn)
Reggae
New ‘Jamrock’ Documentary Celebrates Unforgettable Moments. Cruise Returns to Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa, This Year.
Ahead of its 11th annual voyage in November, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise shares its story through a new film. VIBE premiered All in the Same Boat, a documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker, Reshma B and produced by Boomshots TV that traces Marley and his manager Dan Dalton’s brainchild from a bold, outsider idea into one of the most culturally significant movements in reggae and dancehall today.
With over a decade’s worth of unforgettable moments pulled from the last 10 voyages, this 30+ minute documentary captures the spirit of a global reggae community built on shared identity, resilience, and reverence for Jamaican culture. It features iconic performances, real conversations with the artistes and DJs, and the heartbeat of it all: the “Jamrockers.” These are die-hard reggae lovers from over 40 countries who pull up every year for one reason – to feel that irreplaceable connection to Jamaican culture and keep the Marley message of “One Love” alive.
Having successfully navigated challenges including extreme weather and a global pandemic, the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise continues to thrive. Its 11th staging will return for its annual voyage from November 11th to the 16th, sailing from Miami aboard Norwegian Joy.
Stacked from foundation to future, this year’s lineup brings together reggae and dancehall’s most influential voices: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley (Traffic Jam Set), Burning Spear, Sizzla, Capleton, Beenie Man, Protoje, Barrington Levy, Elephant Man, Junior Reid, Lila Iké, Ding Dong & the Ravers Clavers, Tony Matterhorn “Man on the Moon”, Gyptian, 450, Richie Spice, Ghost, Mr. Lexx, Professor Nuts, L.U.S.T., Sister Carol, Sevana, Flourgon, Johnny P, and Jemere Morgan are confirmed.
The cruise’s famed Sound Clash at Sea will return alongside powerhouse sound systems including Stone Love (Geefus), King Jammy, Silverhawk Sound, Rory Stone Love, Renaissance Sound, Federation Sound, Warrior Sound, Rampage Sound, Kingston12 HiFi and Souljah1 Muzik, preserving a cornerstone of Jamaican music culture in its most authentic form.
Jamrock is a Premiere Reggae Event
The Jamrock experience has evolved into the premier reggae event at sea—one that continues to redefine how the culture is celebrated on a global stage. The five-day experience continues to immerse guests in the full spectrum of Jamaican life—from Nyabinghi sunrise sessions and sound bath meditations to dancehall workshops, fitness programming, and curated culinary offerings led by acclaimed Chef Lumley. A new addition this year includes a live theatrical production by legendary playwright Oliver Samuels, adding yet another layer to the cruise’s ever-expanding cultural canvas.
Following the impact of Hurricane Melissa in 2025, the cruise will return to Jamaica with renewed purpose, maintaining its distinction as the only chartered cruise with two Jamaican port stops. That commitment translates into tangible impact, generating millions annually for the island’s tourism and cultural economy while reinforcing a direct connection between the music, the people, and the place that birthed it.
As All in the Same Boat makes clear, Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise is a movement with its own rhythm, one that continues to bring the diaspora home, while inviting the world in. Since its inception in 2014, the mission remains the same: to create a space where reggae lives, breathes, and connects us all.
The documentary made its debut during the 10th annual cruise and later screened at Art Basel in support of hurricane relief efforts led by the Marley family’s Ghetto Youths Foundation. Damian Marley and Dan Dalton were executive producers of the film.
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