Kartel Took the Crown At Sting 2008 Vs Mavado: Joe Bogdanovich Reflects on the First Clash and a New Era for Sumfest - World Music Views

Kartel Took the Crown At Sting 2008 Vs Mavado: Joe Bogdanovich Reflects on the First Clash and a New Era for Sumfest - World Music Views

Vybz Kartel won the first clash. At least, that’s how Reggae Sumfest boss Joe Bogdanovich finally tells it, after a pause, a laugh, and a little coaxing from Anthony Miller. “Both of them won it,” Bogdanovich initially offers diplomatically, referring to the now-legendary Sting 2008 showdown between Kartel and Mavado. “Oh, come on, Joe,” Miller presses. “Kartel,” he concedes. “Yeah, it’s true. It was powerful.” That moment, a cultural flashpoint…