Sean Paul, Romain Virgo, And Machel Montano Lead Rise Up NYC Shows In Queens

By VP Records Photos: Winston Rodney\YouTube Screenshots The Rise Up NYC concert series brought live music to Roy Wilkins Park in Queens this past weekend, with Sean Paul, (pictured above) Romain Virgo, and Machel Montano headlining the event. The free concert series, which stages shows across all five boroughs of New York City, drew crowds of thousands and featured a variety of other performers. On Saturday, August 24th, Sean Paul ran through the hits like “Get Busy,” “Temperature,” and “Gimme the Light,” supported by a full band and backup dancers. During the show, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, chief advisor to New York City’s mayor Eric Adams, presented the dancehall superstar with the Entertainer’s Key to the City, recognizing his impact on music and his connection to New York. The night also featured performances by R&B singers Lloyd and Carl Thomas, hip-hop artist Mr. Cheeks, and Chubb Rock. Tina, formerly known as Hoodcelebrityy, opened for Sean Paul. DJ sets by Funk Flex and Massive B’s Jabba and Bobby Konders, who also returned for Sunday’s event, kept the energy high. On Sunday, August 25th, Romain Virgo captivated the audience with a mix of beloved favorites like “Love Doctor” and “Soul Provider,” along with newer...