I was on the Brooklyn bound number 4 train a few days ago thinking about a topic to write about for my next Blog entry. As usual, a number of topics came to mind, but I could not narrow it down to just one. After a few minutes of debating on which topic to choose, my mind drifted to a few unpleasant experiences I had while attending dancehall events. Surprisingly, those experiences had nothing to do with over priced entrance fees or sound-men excessively using profanity. It had a lot to do with the unprofessional behavior of nightclub management and their staff when handling matters concerning promoters and party-goers. Continue reading →
Posts Tagged: New York
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Dec 09
Unprofessional Nightclub Management and Their Staff
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Oct 09
Ten Reasons why Wifey is Better than Goodas
The infamous Goodas title is widely used by females at dancehall events as a way to show that they are “better than the rest.” They reinforce this belief by perpetuating a lifestyle that involves dressing in expensive outfits, popping champagne bottles and sending colorful personalized messages to every man, woman and flies while in front of the video light. Wifey, on the other hand, is more reserved, sophisticated, and is rarely seen at parties parading her stuff in order to get attention from photographers, Videographers and patrons. In the eyes of onlookers; Goodas seem to have it all, but in reality, Wifey’s sophistication and class puts her in league of her own. Continue reading →
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Oct 09
Not All Webmasters Are Created Equal
For those of you who may not know, a webmaster is someone that handles the day-to-day technical operation of a website. His or her primary responsibilities typically includes: responding to emails, fixing technical errors, implementing new features, updating content and making sure that members abide by the website’s terms and conditions. Those daily responsibilities complete the 24 Hours workload for most webmasters, but unfortunately some are neglecting their obligations by using their websites as a platform to spread rumors, and attempt to belittle or tarnish the reputation of partygoers, and promoters.And to make matters even more disturbing, some have resorted to threatening to inflict physical harm on people that might have rubbed them the wrong in person or over the grape vine. Behaviors like those are not only sad and upsetting, but the total opposite to what webmasters/bloggers such as myself and countless others would view as anything other than being counterproductive.
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Oct 09
Pitiful Soundmen and Their Disgraceful Attitude Towards Women
The main reason why soundmen are hired to play at Dancehall events is to entertain; not humiliate partygoers, spread gossip, share frequent sexual randevu “inna di car back” or request sexual favors from females over the microphone. A selected few of arrogant and egotistical soundmen are notorious for overstepping their boundaries by promoting behaviors that is not only unacceptable, but a direct attempt to undermine the pure essence of women. And if your face is no stranger to dancehall parties throughout New York, I’m pretty sure that you could think of the names of a few soundmen whose filthy mouths need to be rinsed-out with dish washing liquid. Well, since I am not in the business of putting people on blast, I will not list the names that immediately comes to mind even if you offer to buy me a spicy beef patty at Golden Crust restaurant on Utica or Jamaica Avenue. Continue reading →