Regga Dancehall star I-Octane has kicked off his six weeks promotion tour with a series of performances that will take him to see his many fans across the globe.
After releasing a slew of new hits and his debut album ‘Crying to the Nation’, I-Octane is headed to Canada where he is scheduled to perform in Toronto, Montreal, Hamilton and Calgary. While in Canada I-Octane is also scheduled to visit various radio, television, and print media in order to continue to promote himself and his album.
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Following his Canadian tour I-Octane will head to Europe where he headlines on three Festivals along with some of Jamaica‘s renowned artists; Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Queen Ifrica, Busy Signal, Anthony B, Richie Spiceand Wayne Wonder, just to name a few.
The first festival will be held on Wednesday, May 16th Paris, France; followed by the Amsterdam Reggae Festival on the 17th at the Heineken Music Hall. He will close off the Europe leg of his tour on May 19th in Toulouse, France at the second Reggae Splash Festival.
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Upon returning from Europe I-Octane will make an appearance in Bermuda before heading to Bicentennial Park in Miami for Best of the Best, one of the biggest festivals on the East Coast and shortly after begin the West Coast leg of his tour.
“I’ve been working hard in the studios these past few months and my team and I have decided, its time to take the music back on the road. I look forward to performing for my fans and gaining new fans as I embark on some new places. Each show I promise to give 110% so mek sure you come out it a guh siiicckkk” says I-Octane.
The artist’s hard work has not been in vain as he continues to garner much recognition and respect from both colleagues in the industry and fans worldwide.
He has been nominated in two categories by the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) to be held in July. The two categories are the ‘Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year’ and the ‘Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer’.
“It is an honor to be nominated in two prestigious categories alongside some of the icons in the business. When creating music, I tend to sing for the love of it and the people, so when someone or an organization recognize me for my work, it is a great accomplishment” says I-Octane.
In the interim, I-Octane will continue to honor his commitments at various shows, produce new music and keep giving his fans exactly what they want…Spectacular music.
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