KINGSTON, Jamaica — Summerfest Productions, organisers of Reggae Sumfest has announced the addition of international hip-hop star Flo Rida to the line up for International Night 1 on Friday, July 26 at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay.

 “Flo Rida is a great complement to this year’s show, he has done very well over the past few years with a lot on internationally recognised hits,” Johnny Gourzong, executive director of Summerfest Productions said.

“We are really glad to have him on the show, he will be bringing the full experience to the festival, full band, dancers and everything, so it’s a big full show on International Night 1.”

Nominated for six Billboard Awards in 2013; and with hits such as ‘Whistle’ and ‘I Cry’ from his fourth studio album’Wild Ones’, Flo Rida is “expected to attract droves of patrons to the second city” for the 21st staging of the Festival.

Flo Rida will share the stage with Jamaican reggae legends Beres Hammond, Barrington Levy, Tarrus Riley and others on the Festival’s International Night 1.

Organisers say that the star studded line-up this year, will showcase young and dynamic hit makers emerging today, including Grammy Award winning R&B singer Miguel, reggae artistes; Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley & The Ghetto Youths International Crew, Romain Virgo, Chronixx, Nature  and dynamic performers No-Maddz.

Dancehall headliners Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Lady Saw and I-Octane are expected entertain fans alongside young stars such as Tommy Lee, Popcaan, Aidonia, QQ and RDX. 

Reggae Sumfest kicks off with the Beach party on Sunday, July 21 and continues with Dancehall Night and International Nights 1 and 2 from July 25 to 27. The 2013 staging of the show is sponsored by Digicel, the Jamaica Tourist Board, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Secrets Resorts, Red Stripe, Pepsi and Courts, Grand Palladum, Half Moon, Holiday Inn and Round Hill Hotel.