Marcy Chin Claims Sumfest Stage, Tells Detractors She’s Home

Deejay Marcy Chin took the A Taste of Sumfest stage with a fierce, no-holds-barred performance that underscored her claim on reggae’s premier festival billing. After some observers challenged her being booked again, the candid artiste doubled down, stating that “Sumfest is her home.” She also insisted her spot was not up for debate, declaring that “it nuh tek bwoy” to do music — a pointed affirmation of women’s ability and autonomy in a field still led largely by men.

Chin arrived in a red velvet long-sleeved monokini bearing her name on the sleeves, finished with sheer fishnet stockings and thigh-high heeled boots that drew eyes as soon as she appeared. Midway through her lively set she brought on a dancer from France and a male dancer for the song Gimme More, shaping a striking, sexually charged routine. The interplay among the performers intensified an already charged evening.

She also unleashed a daring freestyle that touched on reported links between her and Downsound chief executive Joe Bogdanovich. The cheeky, risk-taking bars drew cheers and laughter from parts of the audience, reflecting Chin’s trademark swagger and her habit of putting private matters on the mic when she chooses.