Montego Bay, Jamaica – In a defining second for each her profession and the rising Zess motion, Trinidadian artist Nelly Cottoy, broadly often known as the “Queen of Zess”, delivered a high-energy efficiency at Floatopia Jamaica’s “Soca on the Seaside” occasion on April 12, 2025.
Held on the scenic Concord Seaside Park in Montego Bay, the occasion marked Cottoy’s first official worldwide reserving, a serious milestone as she pushes to convey Zess music to a wider world viewers.
Rising on stage in her signature purple outfit, Cottoy captivated the gang with an electrical setlist that includes her viral smash “Boop”, the crowd-favorite “Zess Queen”, and the empowering anthem “Fuh Spite.” Her efficiency effortlessly blended the uncooked rhythm of Zess with the colourful pulse of soca, igniting a continuous dance fest that stored followers shifting all through her set.
Cottoy’s look at Floatopia represents greater than a profession milestone—it underscores her relentless push to legitimize Zess as a acknowledged music style. Her efforts have gained formal recognition, with Zess just lately added as a brand new class within the Caribbean Music Awards, the place she has additionally earned a nomination.
The “Soca on the Seaside” showcase, organized by Floatopia Jamaica, additionally featured a strong efficiency by Ayetian, one in every of Jamaica’s rising stars, together with a high-energy lineup of widespread DJs. The occasion drew a various and vibrant crowd of Caribbean music lovers, additional demonstrating the rising worldwide attraction of Zess.
As she continues her Boop Tour with a cease in Guyana this weekend, Cottoy’s affect on the Caribbean music scene continues to develop. In a current interview with Stroll and Discuss Jamaica, she hinted that she is open for bookings for the upcoming carnival in Jamaica, fueling anticipation amongst followers.
Nelly Cottoy’s unforgettable set at Floatopia Jamaica not solely showcased her dynamic stage presence but in addition highlighted the evolution of Zess from an area Trinidadian fashion to a style making waves throughout the Caribbean and past.
