Capleton “The Fireman” to Perform at Reggae Giants Live in New Jersey, Sharing the Stage with Tarrus “Mr. Singy Singy” Riley

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Claude Mills
Claude Mills is a news journalist for DancehallMag based in Jamaica. In 1998, Claude Mills won his first Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) award for an...

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Tarrus ‘Singy Singy’ Riley

Music giants Capleton, “The Fireman,” and Tarrus “Mr. Singy Singy” Riley will bring reggae melodies and dancehall energy to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, November 27, 2026, for Reggae Giants Live.

Presented by RoadBlock Radio and CCB INT’L, the Thanksgiving weekend concert begins at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Fans beyond the venue can join the celebration through a livestream on RoadBlock Radio. The station reaches audiences across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and South Florida through its FM-HD network, with additional exposure through its Island Mix weekend programming. Listeners worldwide can tune in through RoadBlockRadio.com, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Audacy, Amazon Alexa and other streaming platforms.

RoadBlock Radio’s broadcast lineup includes:

  • ●  WCBS 101.1 FM-HD3: New York City Tri-State Area, including New Jersey
  • ●  WZMX 93.7 FM-HD3: Hartford, Connecticut
  • ●  WMXJ 102.7 FM-HD3: Miami and South Florida
  • ●  WLZL 107.9 FM-HD2: Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia
  • ●  WXBK 94.7 FM: Island Mix weekend programming in the New York City Tri-State Area
  • ●  WPOW Power 96.5 FM: Island Mix weekend programming in South Florida The concert brings together two distinctive voices in Jamaican music, pairing Capleton’s fiery stage presence and Riley’s soulful delivery for an evening rooted in the sounds and culture of reggae. Known for his commanding vocals and messages of spirituality, resilience and social consciousness, Capleton has built a career that connects generations of reggae and dancehall fans. Also known as “King Shango” and “The Prophet,” he earned international recognition through songs such as “Tour” and albums including Prophecy and I-Testament. His collaborations with Method Man and Q-Tip further connected his Jamaican sound with hip-hop audiences. Riley has carved out his own place in Jamaican music through expressive vocals and songs exploring love, identity and everyday life. His breakthrough album, Parables, introduced audiences to “She’s Royal,” which remains a signature recording in his catalog. Subsequent

projects, including Contagious, Love Situation and Healing, showcase his range while maintaining a foundation in reggae.

“Thanksgiving weekend is a time to come together, and what better way to celebrate than with Capleton and Tarrus Riley,” said Kacy ‘G City’ Rankine. “We’re bringing that energy to NJPAC and sharing it with listeners worldwide, because keeping our people connected through music is at the heart of RoadBlock Radio.”

Their appearance at NJPAC offers fans an opportunity to experience both artists during the holiday weekend, with a meet and greet following the concert. Fans tuning in remotely can also enjoy the evening’s performances through the RoadBlock Radio livestream.

With limited tickets available patrons are encouraged to visit the NJPAC Box Office located at 1 Center Street in Newark, New Jersey or Ticketmaster.com to secure their tickets..

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