Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall Returns to Weekenz

The second season of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall got under way in early January and is expected intensify with the live performances of the twenty finalists at Weekenz Bistro and Bar beginning on February 28.

Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall has travelled far and wide to bring authentic Jamaican talent to the fore. Over the last 5 weeks Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall has presented princes and princess vying for the grand prize of one million dollars each, a video and a single. The first live show for this season will be aired on TVJ on Saturday, February 28 and repeated on Tuesdays at 11:30pm and Thursdays at 10:30pm. The competition will also air on RETV on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:30 pm.

After successful audition shows were aired from the five locations: May Pen, Montego Bay, Portmore, Ocho Rios and Kingston, on Television Jamaica (TVJ) and RETV, all is set for the live eliminations. From each of the five audition locations four contestants were chosen by public vote and a total of twenty contestants have advanced to this round of the competition. The public’s votes will eliminate the princes and princesses with the lowest number of votes each week. The second season of the all-dancehall talent competition is expected to run until May when the winners will be known.

With a newly designed set by Simone Clarke from Higher Intelligence Agency; the second season of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall is expected to be bigger and better than last season. To add to the new set; Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall will feature a dance segment as it did last year only this time each week will feature and new group of dancers. This is a new approach by the talent show’s producers aimed at giving exposure to young dancers while at the same time providing high quality entertainment for the viewing public.

The format of the live show has changed a bit with the inclusion of a back stage feature hosted by comedian Pretty Boy Floyd. This section of the show will see Floyd interviewing patrons during the show while showcasing the contestants off-stage. Jamaican designs will again be featured each week and Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall will premier the latest dancehall fashions by some of the top designers in Jamaica today.

With a new mixture of producers, artistes and noted music personalities as guest judges, as well as different selectors on the wheels of steel each week, Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall is destined to be a hit. Fans should stay tuned as on February 28 at 9pm on TVJ Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall will ‘buss’ new talent.