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Montevallo native C.H.I.C.A.N. George is one of the performers at this year’s Summer Jam at Zinn Park in Anniston on Saturday. Photo: Todd Fuller/Special to The Star
slideshow Zinn Park will be booming with music this weekend as Anniston native Ricko Swink and Sandra T of Lavish Lyfe Music Group present Summer Jam 2. Featuring independent artists from around the nation, Swink says this event is his way of giving back to the community.

“Anniston doesn’t have the Juneteenth anymore and this event, I’m hoping, is one that will bring about unity,” he said recently in a phone interview from Atlanta.

Montevallo native and rap artist C.H.I.C.A.N. George says he plans to “spread the soup” as he performs, meaning that he is spreading the truth through his rap.

“It’s kind of a double entendre; meant to be the truth and remedy for the sick,” George said. “The Bible rarely recalls Jesus in the church. He was out trying to bring them [those who are sick] to the church. And I’m trying to reach out to people who are sick or lost as well. Creativity has been lost through rap and it doesn’t have the message it used to. It’s geared towards the wrong things.”

When asked about his performance at Summer Jam 2, George stated that all fans could expect a transparent performance.

“I don’t get on the stage and perform then get off and live differently,” he said. “You have to live the message.”

Swink says that everyone will be able to enjoy the event, which will feature independent hip-hop and R&B artists. Sunni Stephens of Miami will be coming up to perform, and Swink himself will grace the stage. Special guests will also be in tow and include artists from nationally known Slip-N-Slide Records, ATLClubs.com and Ozone magazine.

“We will also be celebrating the release of my mixtape Warning Shotz 2: The Reload at the official after-party being held at the Annistonian,” Swink said. While the Summer Jam is open to the entire family, Swink added that the after-party is geared toward those 18 and up.

Summer Jam 2 begins at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zinn Park in Anniston. The event is free of charge, but a special concert package, including a T-shirt and copy of Swink’s mixtape is available for $12. For more information, call 256-770-1759.

Erica Long is a freelance writer in Oxford. Summer Jam 2 schedule

4:30-4:45 —Intro

4:45-4:55 — Country C

5-5:10 — Gsmooth

5:15-5:25 — Tre

5:30-5:40 — Mic Check

5:45-5:55 — Dbest

6:15-6:25 — YKIC

6:30-6:40 — Money Flaco

6:50-7 — Goat

7:05-7:15 — Cato

7:20-7:30 — Gmni

7:35-7:45 — Hypno

7:50-8 — Chican George

8:05-8:15 — Oddyssey

8:20-8:30 — Tella

8:35-8:45 — Ttouch

8:50-9 — Sunni

9:05-9:15 — Ballgame

9:20-9:30 — Jus Payne

9:35-9:45 — Fixx

9:50-10 — Ricko
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