Tonight's "Back to Basics" offers an opportunity to experience one of America's hottest DJs.

DJ Funkmaster Flex, born Aston George Taylor Jr., is on the Island to spin a host of hit tunes at the Fairmont Southampton's Amphitheatre.

Joseph Warrick of B.I.G. ENT. explained that the reason he had chosen DJ Funkmaster Flex was that he is renowned as one of the most influential disc jockeys of our time.

"He can play to any crowd," said Mr. Warrick.

Also performing will be Bermudians David Roache a.k.a. "RoacheKilla" and Troy Anthony.

Mr. Warrick promised that the event would have something for all tastes.

"Troy is a conscious reggae artist and David is a soulful member of Harper Digital," he said. "These two guys are Bermuda's finest up and coming artists.

Mr. Warrick went on to say that Funkmaster Flex is a trendsetter.

"His name is known around the world and for more than a decade now, Funkmaster Flex has reigned as America's No. 1 radio personality, reaching more than 2 million listeners a week," explained the promoter.

Troy Anthony said that his love for the music stemmed from around the age of ten. "I started out around the house listening to old greats like Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Third World, and many others," said the artist.

"Reggae is the only music that I could relate to that reflects my Island roots and in my opinion, the only music that has such powerful heartfelt messages to complement the rough but sweet sound."

At the age of 18, his love for singing began to grow as he would practise often, experimenting with different vocal ranges and styles.

Three years later, he had a life altering experience.

"On the night of my 21st birthday, me and some friends were in a terrible car crash that would claim the life of a close friend who was also celebrating his birthday that night," he said.

This tragic event pushed the ambitious singer to start writing songs expressing his inner thoughts with conscious lyrics.

"This experience inspired me and I knew it was my place to be a reggae artist."

He has recently released a new single with reggae superstar, Gyptian, and is currently working out of Sly and Robby studios, as well as Stone Love Studios.

Roachekilla also turned to music at a young age. "I sang in the church choirs globally, performing a televised solo at the Royal Albert Hall, in London, in front of a viewing audience of an estimated 30 million people," he said.

It wasn't long before Roache, as his friends affectionately call him, settled into his niche as a conscious reggae singer, who has been greatly influenced by the late Garnett Silk.

After graduating from Warwick Academy, he attended the University of Toronto, where he received a BA in commerce and would later become an Actuary at Aerial Re.

"In 2005 I was signed to the Harper Digital Lable where I have had the chance to perform with industry giants and local artists such as Collie Buddz, C'daynger and Smokey Dread."

The event is also aimed at highlighting the services of the Physical Abuse Centre for Women.

The Physical Abuse Centre offers comprehensive, coordinated programmes and services that address the immediate and long term needs of victims of domestic violence, their children and the abuser.

Help is always available through their 24 hour hotline, which offers immediate and confidential crisis assistance, emotional support and information.

The Centre is also the only safe house shelter for women and children fleeing the violence on the Island.

* Identification is required. Dress code is smart causal. No sneakers, no T-shirts and no hats allowed. Cocktails at 9 p.m. Showtime at 10 p.m.

Tickets $50 in advance from Sports Source, Warwick, Jazzy's Boutique, Washington Mall, and New Life Fashions, Dundonald Street or from Joseph Warrick at alistpromotions@gmail.com.