| CAPLETON AND TARRUS RILEY BRING THE FIRE AND SOUL OF REGGAE TO NJPAC THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
NJPAC
Prudential Hall
One Center Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
www.njpac.org
RoadBlock Radio Concert Series Presents Two Jamaican Music Powerhouses on Friday, November 27, at 8 p.m.
(Newark, N.J. – October 6, 2026) — Turn up the rhythm this Thanksgiving weekend! The RoadBlock Radio Concert Series brings reggae and dancehall stars Capleton, “The Fireman,” and Tarrus Riley, “Mr. Singy Singy,”to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, November 27, at 8 p.m. From Capleton’s explosive delivery to Riley’s soaring, soulful vocals, the evening will celebrate the unmistakable energy and spirit of Jamaican music in downtown Newark.
With a commanding voice and electrifying stage presence, Capleton has helped shape the sound of reggae and dancehall for more than three decades. Born Clifton George Bailey III in Jamaica’s St. Mary parish, he emerged through the sound-system scene and became a leading force in dancehall’s embrace of roots reggae and Rastafarian spirituality. His music pairs driving rhythms with messages of resilience, social consciousness and spiritual conviction.
Capleton expanded his international audience with the Def Jam albums Prophecy and I-Testament, bringing his distinctive sound into conversation with hip-hop through collaborations with artists including Method Man and Q-Tip.
His catalog includes “Tour,” “Wings of the Morning” and “That Day Will Come,” along with the albums More Fire, the GRAMMY®-nominated Still Blazin’ and Reign of Fire. Onstage, “The Fireman” lives up to his name with performances fueled by intensity and audience connection.
Tarrus Riley brings a different kind of power: a rich, expressive voice that moves effortlessly between romantic melodies, roots reggae and songs of empowerment. Born in the Bronx and raised in Jamaica, Riley is the son of veteran reggae singer Jimmy Riley. He established himself as a major voice in contemporary reggae with his breakthrough album Parables, featuring the beloved anthem “She’s Royal,” as well as “Stay With You,” “Beware” and “Lion Paw.”
Working closely with renowned saxophonist and producer Dean Fraser, Riley has built a catalog that blends musical warmth with thoughtful lyrics about love, identity and social consciousness. Albums including Contagious, Love Situation and Healing showcase his range, while collaborations across genres have introduced his voice to new audiences around the world. His nickname, “Singy Singy,” captures a lifelong devotion to singing—and the melodic spirit that defines his performances.
Together, Capleton and Tarrus Riley offer an irresistible combination of dancehall fire and reggae soul. Gather friends and family and keep the holiday celebration going with an evening of powerful rhythms, heartfelt melodies and Caribbean musical pride.
Tickets go on sale Friday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. visit NJPAC.org or call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).
About New Jersey Performing Arts Center:
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), a nonprofit arts organization, is a collaborative leader in Newark’s cultural and civic life, a catalyst of the city’s revitalization and a champion of its artistic spirit. The Arts Center produces and presents world-class performances by music, dance, spoken word poetry and comedy artists, and hosts insightful conversations with creators and changemakers, on its own stages and in venues across the region. Through real estate development, NJPAC advances Newark’s economic growth and cultural vitality. In addition, the Arts Center collaborates with local partners to deliver social impact initiatives that nurture the well-being and creativity of the communities it serves. These offerings include arts education and career development opportunities for students and educators, programs that support community health and well-being through the arts and free creative experiences in neighborhoods across Newark and throughout the state. NJPAC has attracted more than 12 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997. Visit njpac.org for more information.
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