FRESH ISLAND FESTIVAL 1st European Hip-hop & R'n'B Beach Festival /05-08 JULY 2012/ /AQUARIUS & PAPAYA CLUBS/ /ZRĆE BEACH/ISLAND OF PAG/CROATIA/
In the last few years Croatia’s popularity as a tourist destination has sky rocketed. With its amazing location (literally a stone’s throw from the beach) and a constant stream of world-famous artist, it quickly became a hotspot for Croatian celebrities and VIPs, as well as regular punters, to party and be seen. The plush venue is open both during the day, when Miami-style pool parties take place ,and at night when it becomes a ‘proper club’, utilising the big main stage and attracting thousands of revelers every night of the week.
At FRESH ISLAND this summer the fans will be able to enjoy performances from a sick crew of artists whilst soaking up the rays on a sandy beach by a clear blue sea before watching the sun dip over the mountains. So kick off your summer hip hop adventure between the 5th-8th of July, and head to the Croatian party beach of Zrce (the beach that never sleeps) where the weekend line up will be split between super clubs Papaya and Aquarius and include some of the best regional and international RnB and hip hop acts around - on 3 turbo charged stages!
Fresh island Festival is proud to announce that The King of NY, hip-hop icon, one of the greatest and most influential rappers in history Nasir Jones- Nas will open Fresh Island Festival with his performance on 5th of July at New Yorker main Stage / Club Papaya.
05/07/2012 NAS LIVE! @ NEW YORKER MAIN STAGE! PAPAYA CLUB
NAS- Beggining with his classic debut album Illmatic (1994), Nas stood tall for years as one of the New York City's leading rap voices, outspokenly expressing a righteous, self-epowered swagger that endeared him to critics and hip-hop purists. Wheter procaiming himself „Nasty Nas“ or „Nas Escobar“ or „Nastradamus“ or „God's Son“, the self-appointed King of New York is still today one of most outstanding and relevant voices in Hip-Hop history and continues to bring classic material to the game.
06/07/2012 EVE LIVE! @ NEW YORKER MAIN STAGE! PAPAYA CLUB EVE Jihan Jeffers is an American rapper-songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have sold over 8 million copies worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion with her clothing line, Fetish. She is the inaugural winner of the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2002 for the song "Let Me Blow Ya Mind“, with Gwen Stefani. Eve was number 48 on VH1's "50 Greatest Women Of The Video Era" list. As an actress, Eve is best known for her roles as Terri Jones in the films Barbershop and Barbershop 2: Back in Business, and as Shelley Williams on the UPN television sitcom Eve.
06/07/2012 DJ MUGGS of CYPRESS HILL @NEW YORKER DJ ARENA! AQUARIUS CLUB
Lawrence Muggerud (born January 28, 1968), better known by his stage name DJ Muggs, is Cypress Hill's DJ and producer. He also produced tracks for Funkdoobiest, House of Pain, Dizzie Rascal, U2, Depeche Mode, Dr. Dre, B-Real, LA The Darkman, Mobb Deep, RZA, GZA, Goodie Mob, KRS One and Wyclef Jean and more. He is the leader of LA art collective Soul Assassins. In 2011, Muggs plans on releasing a New Album called "Bass For Your Face" which he describes as a West Coast "Dubstep" Album. Although he says the album will feature an extensive guest list, thus far the only guest named is London Grime MC P-Money. In October 2011, Muggs confirmed Via his Twitter Account that legendary Public Enemy Frontman Chuck D would contribute to the Album, and the albums lead Single would Feature UK artist Dizzee Rascal & Los Angeles Upstart MC Bambu.
06/07/2012 WEST COAST G BOAT PARTY (only West Coast & G Funk Tunes)
07/07/2012 Miss Stilye/Dj Cesar/Punchline&Dj Soul Clap/Nefew/Latin Prince & guests. (Papaya+Aquarius)
Check out the full line up for this brand new Croatian hip hop festival here: www.fresh-island.org
If you like your rap pimped up and on a gorgeous beach, this is the festival for you. Sunglasses at night, fo shizzle. Amazing scenery, great weather, cheap goods, beautiful people and dedication to the fresh festival spirit make Papaya & Aquarius, and Croatia itself, an absolute must for one and all.
MORE INFO: www.fresh-island.org I TOURIST INFO: www.travel2novalja.com
THREE FESTIVAL DAYS ONLY 249kn / 34€ / 34,9£ 6 nights FRESH ISLAND PACKAGE 164 Eur! BUY NOW! FRESH ISLAND PACKAGE includes: FRESH ISLAND FESTIVAL wristband / 6 nights accommoditation / 6x free cocktail / gifts