We note that while Sumfest has named a host of local-based acts for its line-up, the organisers are yet to unveil the roster of overseas acts for the festival which is scheduled for July 19 to 25 in Montego Bay.

Earlier, a few names had been thrown about as possible stars for the Sumfest stage, but what is more to the point is who do people really want to spend their money to see. Names like Soulja Boy, Jennifer Hudson, Toni Braxton and Jazmin Sullivan have been put out there, but nothing has been confirmed by the organisers.

We eliminated Rapper TI, since he's gone to prison and then three's Kanye West, but at what price? (Incidentally, Kanye already did the Sumfest sojourn, and so too have other international acts including Mary J Blige, Destiny's Child, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Lionel Richie, Missy Elliott, 50 Cent & G-Unit, Jay-Z, Akon, Ja Rule, Fantasia Barino, Rihanna, Ashanti, Snoop Dogg, Boyz II Men, K-Ci & JoJo, Dru Hill, Wyclef Jean, Joe, Blu Cantrell, the Temptations, and LL Cool J.)

It will be interesting to see who Summerfest Productions will bring to Montego Bay for International Nights I and II. Among the local-based contingent are Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Mavado, Tarrus Riley, Etana and Morgan Heritage.