Conscious vibes were "inna de house" as three popular reggae artists graced the stage at Somerset Cricket Club.

Culture Shock presented "Nuff Love" on Saturday night with Alaine, Gyptian and Buju Banton all taking the stage for a concert that was probably the best of the summer.

The show began around 10.30 p.m. with MC Richie B from Hot 102 in Jamaica introducing Zenji, second place winner of the CellularONE Mobile Movement Tour, as the first of the local performers.

Even though only C'Daynger and Troy Anthony were advertised as local acts, a slew of talented Bermudians took the stage performing like true stars.

Corvin Melody, Ras Jimpsy, Wonnie British, Mikie Wyle, Sons of Thunder, Stevie Dread and Toro all performed original songs to much applause from the crowd.

Troy Anthony and C'Daynger got the most response from the crowd. Troy's beautiful voice and lyrics kept the crowds attention during the few songs he performed.

C'Daynger's ability to give such a high energy performance had the crowd jumping especially when he performed 'Dark Clouds'.

The sole female performer of the night, Alaine, stepped on stage in a rainbow coloured dress opening with her hit song, 'Make Me Weak'. Alaine's beauty, sweet personality and beautiful voice was apparent throughout her set. She sang many of her hits including 'Wine', 'Sacrifice', 'Rise In Love' and 'Heavenly". During her most popular song, 'No Ordinary Love', she pulled a man wearing Bermuda Shorts on stage and serenaded him. Ladies man Gyptian followed with a powerful, energetic performance. He opened with 'Is There a Place' which had everyone putting their hands in the air and singing along. Gyptian sang last year's hits 'Serious Times', 'Beautiful Lady', 'Mama Don't Cry', 'You Never Know' and 'Beng Beng'. It was great when Troy Anthony joined Gyptian on stage to sing their collaboration 'Sometimes In Life' and the crowd went crazy. The best part of Gyptian's performance was hearing him sing one of the best songs of this year, 'I Can Feel Your Pain'. After he sang it, he got offstage but was immediately sent back for an encore. The thing about Gyptian that's so great is the fact that he rolls his tongue multiple times throughout his set making the "rrrrrr" noise. I love it. Late that night, or should I say that morning, Buju Banton stepped on stage and immediately, the energy level skyrocketed. Buju jumped up and down, ran around, wined his waist and gave Bermuda an amazing set. He sang many of his hits including 'Rule My Destiny', 'Champion', 'Hills and Valleys', 'Real Love', 'Love Sponge' and 'Murderer'. At one point, he urged Bermudians to stop all the violence. He said: "I've heard that Middletown and 42nd are warring. Are you idiots? You are already prisoners on this Island. Love is lovely, war is ugly. Enough is enough."

He went on to sing last year's hit, 'Driver' and had the crowd jumping the whole time. I can honestly say this was a really good show. It's always great to see local talent performing at such a great level musically. I enjoyed all the performances but have to say, my man Gyptian did it again. He is not only entertaining, but is able to write amazing, beautiful songs. And, he's a real sweetie. Culture Shock, you did a good job. I'm looking forward to the next one.