Soul Train Awards 'Best Reggae Artist' nominee Mr Vegas has been added to the first annual Soulfusion, the official Soul Train Awards pre-show concert, slated for today at the Atlanta Civic Center in Georgia.The Reggae superstar will share the stage with soulstress Erykah Badu, Hip Hop giant Rick Ross, R&B siren Chrisette Michelle, and Hip Hop icons Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick, and Arrested Development for a funky blend of rhythm and culture that will kick off this year's Soul Train Awards.
The awards ceremony will be held at Atlanta's Cobb Energy Center on Wednesday, November 10, and broadcast on both CENTRIC and BET on November 28.
Vegas joins megastars Alicia Keys, Usher, Drake, and Sade, as a prestigious 2010 Soul Train Award nominee. Earlier this year, Vegas was also nominated for Singjay of the Year, and his uplifting Dancehall anthem I Am Blessed was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2010 Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards in Jamaica.
In a release sent to THE STAR Vegas said, "It is an honour to be chosen to represent Reggae and Dancehall at Soulfusion, and to be nominated for a Soul Train Award. I strive to create authentic Caribbean music that people around the world can relate to and enjoy. I am humbled and honoured at the Soul Train nomination, and at the opportunity to perform with such great artistes at Soulfusion."
Mr Vegas is expected to drop his fifth studio album in early 2011.
THE JAMAICA STAR
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