Bounty Killer returns to Canada after 20 years, draws 15,000 fans at Markham Fairgrounds, delivering a full-arsenal set with Cham, Dexta Daps and more as guests while telling the crowd he had dreamed of this day for a long time

Exclusive: Oasis Festival CEO Patrick Shirley on bringing the Warlord back to Toronto after 20 years: “It’s surreal. a cultural moment. We grew up on Bounty’s music.” He says dancehall’s resurgence “gave us the confidence to go bigger,” with plans to make Oasis a flagship event, building it into Canada’s premier destination for Caribbean music and culture.

Dancehall legend Bounty Killer is set to make a historic return to Toronto on August 23, headlining the Oasis Music Festival alongside longtime collaborator Cham, fellow dancehall heavyweight Dexta Daps, and soca powerhouse Mr. Killa