450 to make UK debut

Dancehall artiste 450 will be resuming his 'Journey' tour next month, making his first stop in Birmingham in the UK on March 11.

"This would be my first time inna the UK and it's just a good feeling because mi been a get a lot of love from the UK inna mi DMs and things like that. So mi glad fi know mi can go over there and give the people dem, mi fans especially, dah energy deh," 450 told THE STAR.

Preparing for tour has been an organic process for 450, who shared that he has been rehearsing for live shows from the earlier stages of his career.

"So, at this point, it's more of a free flow," he said. Named after his breakout hit produced by DWH Records, the tour commenced in the US on January 1 with the singjay performing in various cities in Florida and Connecticut. Videos of the Tru Ambassador Ent artiste in action shows him welcomed by a sea of phone lights, clamouring female fans, and intimate crowds singing along to his songs, including Lonely, Gyal Thief and his breakout hit Imperfection. With the entertainment event scene at a standstill in Jamaica, 450 has been enjoying life on the road.

"The first leg of the tour was great," he shared. "The energy from the fans was incredible and the experience was definitely a good one. The live scene is on pause now back home, so it's good to can bring the music to the fans in different places."

Following an Instagram post which included dancehall star Mavado and producer Rvssian, with the caption 'work mood', fans have questioned if there is something in the works between them. To this, 450 responded, "That's just something for the fans to wait and see."

- S.G.