“Mas appeal”: Yard Mas, a top-notch experience at Carnival in Jamaica 2024

Stevian Francis

9 months ago

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It was an epic experience of excitement and entertainment by the Yard Mas band as they delivered a complete package of Caribbean entertainment at the 2024 staging of Carnival in Jamaica on Sunday.

Revellers were treated to a “full serving” of enjoyment as the band expanded on an appetising Introduction in 2023.

Entertainment – “Vibes Cyah done

It was non-stop energy from the get-go, as the morning roll-out eased band revellers into a groove with a few soca classics and recent hits to warm up the mass in the opening session of the march.

The tempo and excitement were elevated with revellers spoiled with choices of vibes in each section, as five trucks with an all-star cast of DJs marshalled the energy they chipped through the National Stadium via the New Kingston route.

Exciting Performances

Ding Dong, Popeye Caution, Kemar Highcon and Laa Lee were among the performers to inject a balanced dose of dancehall, raising the excitement of the march, which was converted into a dancehall dance session as part of the second tour of the route in the afternoon.

Soca star Skinny Fabulous also thrilled the crowd with a special appearance, much to the delight of the masqueraders, who dripped with sweat and exhilaration.

The vibes was unmatched as it attracted interest from Twitch stream kingpin Kai Cenat, who initially marched with the GenX band to join the Yard Mas rave.

Satisfying experience

With an unlimited supply of Campari mixes blended with an equally diverse offering of musical vibes and entertainment, patrons expressed satisfaction in their Carnival experience with the ‘Mas’ as they savoured the moment ahead of next year’s staging.