5. Best of the Best (Miami, May 26)
Photo: Alex Markow
Recent years have seen Best of the Best become more and more hip-hop oriented, with Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz, Diddy among those who have performed. This year, however, the day-before-Memorial Day institution shifts back to its roots with an all-Caribbean lineup. Beres Hammond headlines; Konshens, Sanchez, Beenie Man, Cocoa Tea, JW & Blaze, Elephant Man, Chronixx, Patrice Roberts, Mad Cobra, Mega Banton and the Bahamian Rat Pack are all set to perform. But given the high quotient of music celebrities that turn up in Miami during Urban Beach Week, expect surprise guests