Reggae artist Chuck Fenda says fans should ?expect the unexpected? Friday night when he performs at Snorkel Park where Culture Shock presents Reality ?Check?.

The show features Chuck Fenda, Junior X, juggling by Nico Bam Bam formally of Stone Love and local artists Ninja Cutty, Stevie Dread & Toro, Jah Youth, Jade and Sony recording artist Collie Buddz.

Chuck Fenda currently has a number one song on Jamaica?s charts for the past six weeks ? ?Guess Dem & Like Them?.

He began performing reggae about 15 years ago in Brooklyn, New York. Born Leshorn Whitehead, he frequently travelled between Jamaica and New York dabbling into the music scene.

He spent most of his time at King Jammy?s studio where he released his debut single ?Shut Yuh Mouth When Bad Man Talking?on the Tight Clothes rhythm.

Mr. Fenda re-located to Jamaica in 1997 to focus on his career full time. He settled into King Jammy?s studio where he made dancehall hits such as Jah It?s All About You? , ?Mi See It Clear? (Rat Race) and ?Bada Bada?.

In 2000 he joined the Fifth Element Records family where he began to embrace the Rastafarian way of life.

According to his website, Mr. Fenda ?adopted the ?poor people defender? cause and focused on creating heartfelt lyrics about the plight of the poor, while revealing his Afromantic side in the beautiful lyrics he penned glorifying the black woman?.

Mr. Fenda created conscious reggae hits including Life Ruff Out Deh?, ?Better Days? and ?I Swear?. spoke with Mr. Fenda about about his musical inspirations, his influences and his feelings on performing in Bermuda.

When asked where his inspiration comes from, the answer was simple ? ?the Almighty?.

Mr. Fenda credits his musical influences as the great Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.

Most artists remember when they first fell in love with the music they perform. However, Mr. Fenda is a little bit different.

He said: ?Reggae music is in I from Creation.?

When asked what is the message behind his music that he wants to convey to his fans, Mr. Fenda said: ?Equal rights and justice [and peace and unity.?

This will be his second time performing in Bermuda and he said he has ?great feelings? about Friday night.

Junior X is this other artist coming to Bermuda from Jamaica. His songs include ?Plead My Cause Oh Jah?.

Promoter Keith Simmons said: ?I?m expecting a crowd that respects Culture Shock who can come and enjoy itself and mix with mature people where as the positives of the show will seed off on the people and make them all humble and respect what promoters are tying to do.?

He said Culture Shock is about ?bringing people together?.

?We want to show people of Bermuda that we can have a good time without having any problems. We have never had a problem at Culture Shock for 12 years ? not one fight or problem.?

Mr. Simmons said he is expecting thousands to show up for the show.

He added: ?Snorkel park is a beautiful venue. When you come there you don?t think you are in Bermuda.

?Culture shock is going to take you to another level. You have no choice but to respect Culture Shock.

?It?s an inner feeling and it?s the way the music penetrates you. It?s a spiritual show, a respectful show. It will be high spirited.

?I?m excited just like everybody else.?

The show starts a 6 p.m. with Nico Bam Bam playing dancehall and conscious tunes.

Tickets can only be purchased at the gate.

They are $35 before 9 p.m. and $45 after.