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This month end, Kingston will feel the heat as Sisqó and the legendary Dru Hill take the stage for an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia. Set to perform live on June 28, at Constant Spring Golf Club, this headline performance is part of the Supreme Ventures-backed Live & Direc, Jamaica’s premium R&B concert series celebrating timeless talent and vibrant live music.
Hailing from Baltimore, Sisqó, born Mark Althavan Andrews, burst onto the scene in the mid-90s as the charismatic, silver-haired, lead singer of Dru Hill, a group that helped define the golden era of R&B. With hits like In My Bed, How Deep Is Your Love and Tell Me, Dru Hill’s blend of gospel-rooted vocals and streetwise edge made them a staple on charts and in hearts across the world.
Sisqó later skyrocketed to solo superstardom with his multi-platinum début album Unleash the Dragon, delivering iconic tracks like Incomplete and Thong Song.
Now, he returns to the stage with Dru Hill by his side, ready to deliver a high-energy, hit-filled performance that spans decades of music and influence.
This week, 5 Questions With ... got up close with Sisqó for a “soul school” conversation.
1 You’ve performed all over the world, in the largest venues, and most iconic spaces. What does it mean to you to be performing in Jamaica for Live & Direc?
Well, we all know about the people who’ve made it, especially from Jamaica. You know who I’m talking about, y’all have so many legends. Along the way, we’ve been fortunate to meet some of them, like Beenie Man, just to name one. So every time we get the chance to come to Jamaica, it’s always something special. Funny story ... my American passport was actually about to expire, and thanks to a couple of diplomats we know in Jamaica, I was able to get it renewed while I was there. So technically, the passport I’m carrying right now came through Jamaica, even though it says United States on it.
2 How do you feel knowing that songs like ‘Thong Song’ and ‘Unleash The Dragon’ are really big hits in Jamaica?
Man, first of all, thank you! You know, a lot of people forget that when we first came out nearly 30 years ago, we were just teenagers. Because our voices sounded mature, folks often assume we were older. So, when people refer to us as ‘old school,’ I always say, ‘Nah, the real term is soul school.’ That’s where we come from.
3 How did the name Dru Hill come about?
Dru Hill came about because there’s a park here in Baltimore called Druid Hill Park, and it’s a popular park in America that we used to go to in the summertime. Because that was such a hot spot in the summer, when we got sun, people would ask “Hey man, where’s that park that everybody be vibin’ around here” and so we called ourselves Dru Hill. Initially, I hated that name because I was like ‘Ain’t nobody gonna know who that is.’ But it ended up working.
4 Thirty years on, how does it feel to still be able to rock stages?
Hey man, we learn from the greats that came before us. Artistes like Keith Sweat and Ron Isley & the Isley Brothers. If you notice, when you go to see artistes like the OGs, they still rock, and that’s where we come from. We come from that age of artiste development where we respected the artistes who came before us. We are fortunate enough to look at the artistes who came before us, to give respect to them, and that’s why we’re both humbled and honoured that people are still loving what we do.
5 Can the audience expect to hear their favourites?
We got a packed show, and as long as you tell us what you want, we’ll give you what you need.
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