Impressions: Images From Rebel Salute, Pt. 2

Photos and Words by Martei Korley—

We pick up our coverage of Jamaica’s Rebel Salute on Day Two of Tony Rebel’s annual reggae stage show, which featured performances from I-Wayne, Richie Spice, Chronixx, Protoje, Queen Ifrika and, in his first live appearance in years, the return of ’90s dancehall legend Terror Fabulous—and that was just before the sun came up. Busy Signal, making his second major performance in a month after his triumphant return to the stage at Sting, had the task of performing at sunrise. While Busy conjured the daylight, it was Sizzla who had the honor of closing the show, ending the event in style with a suit-and-tie look and friends Ras Shiloh and Teflon. Scroll through the thumbnails for Martei Korley’s photo essay from Rebel Salute Day Two.

I-Wayne received nuff forwards from the crowd—some even hoisted their chairs in support (see above photo). Lava!

Blood again! Richie Spice blazes through a set before grooving his girl

Richie Spice’s impeccable harmony singers set the tone

Sataya takes a minute after two nights of serving up ital, jelly and green juice

Chronixx’s first appearance at Salute is met with approval

Protoje and Jah9 talk it over before touching the stage with Indiggnation

A who dem a program???

Jah9 serves up a blend of jazz and dub

Rebel Salute waves the Rasta banners high

Queen Ifrika brings her beautiful mother onstage

Ifrika also featured Wayne J—you will have seen him in our coverage of St. Mary Mi Come From—Jamaica’s best bet for a child artist. The next Beenie Man? His set was all positive lyrics that would make some grown up artists blush. According to his management he has 150 tracks…

B-B-B-B-B-Busy! Step Out!

Busy Signal confounds the crowd with hardcore dancehall and his own brand of lovers rock and hip hop

Me naw guh a jail again

No-Naddz feel the vibes from Raging Fyah

Mek it rage den nuh!

President Sizzla closes the show with an extremely energetic performance

Sizzla filled the stage with Nyabinghi elders and Judgement Yard artist and shared the mic. Here he is with Ras Shiloh.

Teflon gets a chance too.