I-Octane
THE MAESTRO MARLEY CUP
ArtsPark at Young Circle
1 N Young Cir
Hollywood, FL 33020
Sep 2, 2023
12:00 PM EDT
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The Maestro Marley Cup combines a music festival with a soccer tournament. The event takes place on Saturday, September 2nd 2023 at the Hollywood ArtsPark, Young Circle, Hollywood FL. Live performances from The Marley Brothers, KY-MANI Marley, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Inner Circle, I-Octane, Locos Por Juana, Shacia Marley, KJ Marley, Kastin Marley, Dubwise The Dubplates and more.
There will be a 6 vs 6 Soccer Tournament happening inside of the park. The park will be filled with Caribbean food, drinks, cultural vendors and activities for the entire family. Gates open at 12pm and the event is over at 11pm.
The Maestro Marley Cup was created by Ky-Mani Marley and Big Hair Dave from The Dubplates to help raise money for the Love Over All Foundation. The Love Over All Foundation helps communities in need through sports and music. Go to www.maestromarleycup.com for more information.
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I-Octane Biography
Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist I-Octane made a name for himself with his own brand of conscious reggae. Debuting in 2005, I-Octane went on to release a slew of singles and albums -- including 2012's Crying to the Nation, 2018's Love & Life, and 2022's I Am Great -- while bringing together a mix of roots reggae, dancehall, lovers rock, and hip-hop.
Born and raised in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica, I-Octane (aka Byiome Muir) attended local schools and colleges before deciding to focus on music full-time at the age of 16. In 2000, he signed a deal with , home to , under the name Richie Rich. After issuing a handful of dancehall tracks, he eventually changed his name to I-Octane in 2005. He released singles on labels such as Rated R, , and , with tracks such as "Stab Vampire" and "Mama Alone" topping the Jamaican charts. Known for his mix of conscious lyrics, inspired by his own personal experiences and Rastafarian teachings, I-Octane also successfully managed to create an accessible mix of dancehall, roots, and lovers rock. In 2011, he started his own label, , which issued his debut album, Crying to the Nation, in 2012. Following its success, he headed out on tour across the U.S., Europe, and Canada in support.
I-Octane's sophomore album, My Journey, arrived two years later, and he continued to issue singles in the run-up to 2018's Love & Life. He executive produced the album, which also saw him collaborating with , , and . The ever-prolific I-Octane continued to deliver singles before releasing his fourth album, 2021's Moods. His fifth LP, I Am Great, arrived a year later in early 2022. ~ Rich Wilson, Rovi
Read MoreBorn and raised in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica, I-Octane (aka Byiome Muir) attended local schools and colleges before deciding to focus on music full-time at the age of 16. In 2000, he signed a deal with , home to , under the name Richie Rich. After issuing a handful of dancehall tracks, he eventually changed his name to I-Octane in 2005. He released singles on labels such as Rated R, , and , with tracks such as "Stab Vampire" and "Mama Alone" topping the Jamaican charts. Known for his mix of conscious lyrics, inspired by his own personal experiences and Rastafarian teachings, I-Octane also successfully managed to create an accessible mix of dancehall, roots, and lovers rock. In 2011, he started his own label, , which issued his debut album, Crying to the Nation, in 2012. Following its success, he headed out on tour across the U.S., Europe, and Canada in support.
I-Octane's sophomore album, My Journey, arrived two years later, and he continued to issue singles in the run-up to 2018's Love & Life. He executive produced the album, which also saw him collaborating with , , and . The ever-prolific I-Octane continued to deliver singles before releasing his fourth album, 2021's Moods. His fifth LP, I Am Great, arrived a year later in early 2022. ~ Rich Wilson, Rovi
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