AS Studio 38 welcomes dancehall king Beenie Man this Thursday night, fans are also preparing for what is expected to be an up-close-and-personal command performance by reggae superstar Tarrus Riley this Sunday, following Friday night’s New Year’s Eve performances by the legendary Pluto Shervington with music from DJ Squeeze.

“Sizzling” is the term being used by Studio 38, located at the Pulse Centre on Trafalgar Road, to describe the weekend of shows and parties and it is anticipated that fans will come out in their numbers to celebrate and enjoy.

Pluto Shervington, rarely seen in Jamaica, will team up with hot old school DJ Squeeze as they alternate the dancing and entertainment offerings at Studio 38 this New Year’s Eve. While fans can come just to see the show and participate in the popular Squeeze dance party, a special dinner package, as well as offerings from the regular menu, are available. All guests will enjoy complimentary champagne at midnight as well as hats and party favours.

Born Omar Riley, Tarrus Riley was born in New York and grew up in South Florida. The son of veteran reggae singer Jimmy Riley, Tarrus has released several hit records since his first album Challenges, which was produced in 2004. He was guided in his early career by Dean Fraser, who also performs in his band and produces much of Riley’s work. His work includes collaborations with Damian Marley,Vybz Kartel, Etana, Konshens, Demarco, and Duane Stephenson. His commercial breakthrough came in 2006 with the Parables album and the Jamaican number one single She’s Royal.

Riley’s current hits include the new Superman track, now enjoying heavy rotation on radio at home and abroad. Riley has been awarded the Caribbean Heritage Award at the 2009 HOT 105 FM Caribbean-American Heritage Awards. He was nominated in the Best Reggae category of the 2009 MOBO Awards.

Pluto Shervington began his career in the early 1970s as a member of the showband Tomorrow’s Children. Inspired by the success of Ernie Smith’s Duppy or a Gunman and Tinga Stewart’s Play De Music, both delivered in heavy patois, he recorded Ram Goat Liver in a similar style. The follow-up, single Dat — about a Rastafarian with a secret liking for pork, achieved considerable chart success internationally in 1976, reaching number six in the UK Singles Chart. Trojan Records capitalised on this success by reissuing his first single, which peaked just outside the top 40 in the UK. Other hit singles include the hugely popular Your Honour.