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Madd Sick
DJ Young Chow's MADD SICK pt.11
On Saturday, January 25th, the cold and snow made daily activities so undesirable that I figured DJ Young Chow's MADD Sick would have a less than impressive turnout. I admittedly underestimated Young Chow's allure. Brooklyn's Pulse 48 was completely packed! The online buzz about this party was so ridiculous that the VIP beds were completely sold out early (glean from that what you will). Massive B, Steelie Bashment, Pantrin Vybez, DJ Magic, Road International, and Big Show Squad entertained the sold out crowd until the wee hours of the morning.
Did you walk with your flag?
MLK Weekend Review
As a feter, the decrease in anti-stush parties is interesting to me. If you follow me on Twitter or FaceBook, you know that I frequent Dr. Jay's epic events in Toronto. These parties often have flag-waving, powder-flinging crews donning flat shoes and short pants. So if Dr. Jay is producing these kinds of parties in Toronto, why are they dying out in New York?
I Find Mehself in A Jouvay Band
Boston Carnival
The last time I attempted to experience the Carnival, Hurricane Irene blew through the east coast and forced me to return to New York prior to the parade. I took that as a sign. Two years later, I made a second attempt. Luckily, the air was cool and sunny skies blanketed the massive festival that began at 5am with j’ouvert and ended some twelve hours later. Fine. I am converted. Boston Carnival, ah comin’ again!
Ah Tell You I Have It
Toronto Caribbean Carnival
Every August Toronto comes alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival. This year was no different. From the moment I landed at the Billy Bishop Airport downtown, I could hear steelpan playing in the distance. This was what I had been waiting for. I paid the entrance fee ready to get up close and personal with the masqueraders. Unfortunately, the entrance fee got me as far as the 8-foot-high fence. Although I enjoyed my visit, I have to admit that it did not compare to the carnival experience I had last year.