Best of the Best Photos & Recap: 10 Year Celebration Memorial Day Weekend 2016
The 10th Best of the Best Music Festival took place on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Bayfront Park on Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami, Florida. When entering the park there were several vendors such as VP Records selling music merchandise, clothing and food. People were lined up for fresh coconut water, sugar cane and fresh juices.
Best of the Best 2016 began with several DJs playing music and engaging the crowd as the park began to fill with patrons waiting for the show to begin. Performers Patrice Roberts, Destra and Denise Belfon began the line up for Best of the Best, by getting the crowd to jump up and wine to soca music. Little John than hit the stage as the show transitioned to reggae music. Lady G came out and got the crowd moving to hits like Nuff Respect. Half Pint than took the crowd back with hits like Substitute Lover and Just Be Good To Me. Dancehall artist Vershon changed the tempo when he came out to perform at Best of The Best. Next, Kranium made his entrance dressed in all black and bright blue sneakers.
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Lady G
Vershon
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 Jabba
 Half Pint
Lady G
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Kranium
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After Kranium, Nesbeth gave an energetic performance. He gave thanks to Best of the Best for presenting him with a gift in memory of his wife Anne Marie who passed in February.
Nesbeth tugged at the emotions of the crowd as he reminded everyone of how important it is to let your loved ones know how much you love them today, because tomorrow isn’t promised. He than began his heartfelt performance of the song he sang at his wife’s funeral in March. You could feel and hear the emotion in Nesbeth’s voice as he expressed the pain he felt and continues to feel after losing his wife. Even through the heartache, Nesbeth promised to be present and to continue providing great music for his fans.
Rising star Christopher Martin ran out on the stage next dressed in a black and white shirt, white jeans, sunglasses and a pair of blinged out Philipp Plein sneakers. The ladies were in a frenzy soon as they heard Christopher Martin’s soothing voice perform Mama, Paper Loving, Cheaters Prayer and several other songs. Christopher then emphasized how talented D-Major is before having him perform for the crowd. They then went on to impress the crowd with a few old school covers.
Viral video comedian, Majah Hype, is known for his accurate, yet hilarious depictions of various Caribbean accents, culture and mannerisms. Patrons saw another side of Majah Hype as he kept the energy high with a Buju Banton versus Bounty Killer battle after Beres left the stage. It quickly became clear that in addition to accents, he is also talented at imitating several dancehall artists. Majah, who represented Buju Banton, won the battle when his opponent, whom was supposed to represent Bounty Killer, slipped up and began to recite Buju’s Driver when the taxi riddim came on.
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Tarrus Riley ran on stage in a jean jacket over his all white attire ready to give the crowd a high energy performance. Singy Singy had the crowd jumping up and down along with him. Saxophonist Dean Fraser walked forward and serenaded the crowd with several soulful solos during Tarrus Riley’s segment.
Tarrus Riley and Chris Smith
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Cham – Lawless Energy
Cham entered the stage with so much energy, I felt exhausted for him. Cham is known for spitting high-speed lyrics and is talented enough to deliver them live. As if the speedy lyrics aren’t enough, Cham gives a lively performance full of dancing, jumping and smiling. His energy is contagious, and makes you want to get up on the stage and dance along with him. Cham is an amazing all around entertainer and he did not disappoint the crowd.
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Javaughn Bond on Bass
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He invited a couple on stage for a surprise marriage proposal midway into his performance. It was definitely a moment that will be remembered and treasured by the bride to be.
Elephant Man closes the show
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