HOT 97’S On Da Reggae Tip 2011

Hot 97 celebrates Caribbean music and culture.

From Kingston to King's County - Damian & Stephen Marley kick it with Busta Rhymes backstage at Hot 97's On Da Reggae Tip Live at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Big up to all of the West Indian massive! (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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From Kingston to King's County - Damian & Stephen Marley kick it with Busta Rhymes backstage at Hot 97's On Da Reggae Tip Live at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Big up to all of the West Indian massive! (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Lost Boy Found - Mr. Cheeks seeks lights, camera and action backstage at the concert. (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Lost Boy Found - Mr. Cheeks seeks lights, camera and action backstage at the concert. (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

Patra - Former queen of reggae "slackness" comes from the island.(Photo: Walik Goshorn)

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Ready for the Parade - Patra holds it down backstage, showing off her leopard-print spandex body suit. (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

"It's...it's...it's...Serani"\r - Serani entered the stage in a suit ready to rock the crowd with his signature jams. He made sure to close with "No Games," which only added to the positive vibes in the air.

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"It's...it's...it's...Serani"\r - Serani entered the stage in a suit ready to rock the crowd with his signature jams. He made sure to close with "No Games," which only added to the positive vibes in the air.

"Here I come..." - Barrington Levy kept the momentum going once he entered the stage. Opening with "Murderer," he continued to keep his set short and sweet by performing an a cappella of "Living Dangerously" (to which the crowd responded with Bounty Killer's part), "Under Mi Sensei," "Broader Than broadway" and treating everyone to the hook of "Bad Boyz" (his 2000 song with Shyne).    \r\r(Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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"Here I come..." - Barrington Levy kept the momentum going once he entered the stage. Opening with "Murderer," he continued to keep his set short and sweet by performing an a cappella of "Living Dangerously" (to which the crowd responded with Bounty Killer's part), "Under Mi Sensei," "Broader Than broadway" and treating everyone to the hook of "Bad Boyz" (his 2000 song with Shyne).    \r\r(Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Just Blaze - Ricky Blaze jumps on stage to perform his signature "You and I."  (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Just Blaze - Ricky Blaze jumps on stage to perform his signature "You and I."  (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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The Buffalo Soldier Lives On - Stephen Marley arrived on stage to much fanfare. The highlight of his performance: performing his father's hit "Buffalo Soldier" as a tribute. (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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The Buffalo Soldier Lives On - Stephen Marley arrived on stage to much fanfare. The highlight of his performance: performing his father's hit "Buffalo Soldier" as a tribute. (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Welcome to On Da Reggae Tip - After his brother Stephen got on stage, he introduced his brother Damian, who closed off the set with his hit "Welcome to Jamrock." (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Welcome to On Da Reggae Tip - After his brother Stephen got on stage, he introduced his brother Damian, who closed off the set with his hit "Welcome to Jamrock." (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

Marley Brothers Unite - With brothers Damian & Stephen Marley on stage it was a beautiful night for all reggae fans. Was Jamaica in the building? They most certainly were. (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Marley Brothers Unite - With brothers Damian & Stephen Marley on stage it was a beautiful night for all reggae fans. Was Jamaica in the building? They most certainly were. (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Spragga di Benz\r - If Damian wasn't enough, Stephen brough out Spragga Benz, much to the crowd's delight. Real rude boys and selectors knew what time it was.\r \r(Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Spragga di Benz\r - If Damian wasn't enough, Stephen brough out Spragga Benz, much to the crowd's delight. Real rude boys and selectors knew what time it was.\r \r(Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Guyana and Jamaica Unite! - Melanie Fiona joins Stephen Marley on stage to perform "No Cigarette Smoking (In My Room)."(Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Guyana and Jamaica Unite! - Melanie Fiona joins Stephen Marley on stage to perform "No Cigarette Smoking (In My Room)."(Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Holdin' It Down - Melanie Fiona breaks into a solo song before finishing her time on stage. Toronto for the win! (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Holdin' It Down - Melanie Fiona breaks into a solo song before finishing her time on stage. Toronto for the win! (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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So Special - The Gully God himself, Mavado closed out the show for the night (Elephant Man was not able to make it due to a travel conflict). Knowing the hype around him has been pretty high since his recent deal with DJ Khaled's We the Best music label, Mavado made sure to bring a few guests for his set.\r \r(Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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So Special - The Gully God himself, Mavado closed out the show for the night (Elephant Man was not able to make it due to a travel conflict). Knowing the hype around him has been pretty high since his recent deal with DJ Khaled's We the Best music label, Mavado made sure to bring a few guests for his set.\r \r(Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

Busta Rhymes, "You Won't Tell, I Won't Tell" - “I'm bout to blaze ya, with the flows that will amaze ya/Hot to death n---a, call me Smokin Joe Frazier.” (Photo: Walik Goshorn)

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Bus-a-Bus - As part of Mavado's set, Busta Rhymes kept all of his true fans excited by performing his verse from "Look at Me Now" and "Put Ya Hands Where My Eyes Can See." (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

Guest Features - Busta Rhymes and Melanie Fiona kick it backstage. Both artists came out as guests for other aritsts on the bill and both represent their West Indian heritage to the fullest. (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Guest Features - Busta Rhymes and Melanie Fiona kick it backstage. Both artists came out as guests for other aritsts on the bill and both represent their West Indian heritage to the fullest. (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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"I’m So Hood" - With its slithering keyboard licks and doomsday drum kicks, this beat flaunts its celebratory flip of TRU’s “I’m Bout It, Bout It.” And as a 21st Century ghetto anthem, the track will scream any wordsmith’s allegiance to the ‘hood.(Photo: Walik Goshorn/Retna Ltd.)

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Welcome to the Family - DJ Khaled joined Mavado for his set in celebration of the recent deal. Both artists made sure to keep the energy going by performing their respective verses from the "Welcome to My Hood (Remix)."  (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

Hands in the Air! - Mavado welcomed Maino out during his set and performed his recent hit "Let It Fly (Hands in the Air)." (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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Hands in the Air! - Mavado welcomed Maino out during his set and performed his recent hit "Let It Fly (Hands in the Air)." (Photo: Walik Goshorn/BET Digital)

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