Trinidadian soca sensation Nailah Blackman is gearing up to bring her infectious energy to Jamaica when she takes the stage at Breeze: The Soca Dancehall Experience on Sunday, November 15, at the Port Royal Cruise Port.

The entertainer, known for hits such as Workout and Come Home, will share the spotlight with Jamaican dancehall star Aidonia and St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Skinny Fabulous at the event, which is scheduled to run from midday to midnight.

For Blackman, who has developed a strong appreciation for Jamaican dancehall, the upcoming performance presents another opportunity to connect with local audiences while celebrating the musical relationship between the two Caribbean genres.

The event will also feature music from Chromatic, Private Ryan, FyahMan, DJ Gabby, DJ Ovamarz, DJ Tyler and Matt Camps, promising patrons a fusion of soca and dancehall throughout the 12-hour experience.

Blackman, who comes from one of the Caribbean’s most influential musical families, has established herself as a prominent voice in contemporary soca, blending the genre’s traditional elements with modern influences.

She is the granddaughter of Garfield Blackman, popularly known as Ras Shorty I, the Trinidadian musician credited with pioneering soca, and the daughter of entertainer Abbi Blackman.

Despite her family’s celebrated musical history, the singer and songwriter has carved out her own identity through a catalogue that incorporates soca, dancehall, R&B and other contemporary sounds.

Her breakthrough collaboration Workout, featuring Kes, helped introduce her to a wider audience, while Come Home, recorded with Skinny Fabulous, has become another notable addition to her repertoire.

She has also explored sounds beyond soca, including her collaboration with Canadian artiste Roy Woods on Feels Like Love.

Speaking recently about her connection to the genre, Blackman described soca as something that transcends entertainment, carrying a deeper cultural and ancestral significance.

“It feels deep. It feels ancestral. And it feels powerful,” she said.

Her appearance at Breeze comes during a period of continued career development. In October, Blackman expanded her management team, with international music executive Eduardo Basagaña of EB Producciones joining Anson Pro of ApeTowne Records to support her global touring ambitions and commercial opportunities.

The artiste is also working towards the release of her sophomore album, Born A Diamond (B.A.D.), which is expected in summer 2027.

For now, attention turns to Port Royal, where Blackman will join Aidonia and Skinny Fabulous in bringing together two of the Caribbean’s most popular musical genres for an afternoon and evening of entertainment.