Young M.A will be performing in Jamaica for the first time in March.
The “OOOUUU” rapper is booked to take the stage at this year’s Brit Jam slated for between March 8 and 14. Young M.A was one of the breakthrough rappers last year with her single “OOOUUU” peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
She also gained famed by being the first openly gay lesbian rapper, winning over both male and female fans. She even garnered some recognition from big name emcees like Nicki Minaj and 50 Cent who remixed her single “OOOUUU.”
The Brit Jam 2017 will also features other international and local acts like Ginuwine, Bernice, Shenseea, Konshens, Tanto Blacks, Tifa, I-Octane, and Ding Dong. “Brit Jam only does the hottest, and we are feeling Young M.A’s vibe,” promoter of the event Zum said. “When you go to events and see how people react to her music, it is amazing. People literally wait until the second verse of her song, and nowadays, that is rare.”
Side note, Young M.A was born to a Jamaican mother who will be flying to the island with her in March. You can learn more about her background here.
