Only Good Vibes is the Plan

Only Good Vibes is the Plan

Bermuda Carnival Band Launch

With Trinidad Carnival fast approaching and noted outrage over what seems like discriminatory practices, such as requesting photos and personal information to get into fetes and mas bands, it's good to see a carnival that is taking steps to be inclusive.

Let's Do Something They'll Remember

Let's Do Something They'll Remember

SoHo Grand New Year's Eve Ball

I may be bias, but New York City does New Year's Eve partying better than anywhere else.  There's something here for everyone.  You can turn up in a party with strangers, head to Times Square with drunk tourists, or watch the ball drop on television with family.  I usually ring in the new year at a soca fete in Brooklyn with about 500 fellow socaholics.  However, sometimes I like to switch things up.  To ring in 2017, I decided to attend the masquerade ball at the SoHo Grand Hotel in Manhattan.  

Today Is A New Day

Today Is A New Day

Election 2016

This is not a review of a party or Carnival.  This is a review of an event that shocked America.  On Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 billionaire Donald Trump was elected President of the United States.  As the child of immigrants, this not only shocks me, but concerns me.

It's Carnival. Look Bacchanal

It's Carnival. Look Bacchanal

Brooklyn's J'Ouvert and Labor Day Parade

It's been one week since Labor Day. A day where West Indians celebrate the culture and pageantry of the Caribbean with festivities throughout the long weekend culminating in a parade along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. However, this day was full of disappointments and tragedy.  The predawn j'ouvert street party was once again marred by violence and the annual parade was a lackluster crawl.

The Party People Reach

The Party People Reach

10 Things Promoters Got Right This Weekend

I was so ready for this weekend to be horrible. With all of the parties that were cancelled and shut down last year, I was prepared for multiple "Due to circumstances beyond our control" posts. Surprisingly, this was not the case. I saw very few cancellations and they were mostly due to the storm that never came. In fact, I had a lot of fun at the events I attended.  Therefore, I decided to blog about what my fellow party goers said worked well and what they want to see promoters do more often.

Like a movie, they’ll be watching we

Like a movie, they’ll be watching we

Bazodee Movie Review

On July 28th, the much-anticipated film Bazodee premiered at The PlayStation Theater in Manhattan.   Set in Trinidad during Carnival, Bazodee is a story of a young woman, Anita Ponchouri (played by British actress Natalie Perera) who is due to marry the son of a wealthy London businessman but finds herself in an emotional upheaval when she meets a down-on-his-luck musician played by Trinidadian soca superstar, Machel Montano.  The story explores Anita’s internal conflict between duty and passion.  The musical dramedey (thanks for the term Natalie) also showcases West Indian culture and soca music.  

The Journey

The Journey

Lyrikal's Album Release Party

On July 21st, the soca community turned out to support Brooklyn's own legend-in-the-making, Lyrikal at his debut album release party.  Carribbean heavyweights Majah Hype and Machel Montano, as well as Brooklyn's own One Voice, Rayzor of the Request Band, Dawg E. Slaughter, turned the low key Suite 36 in midtown Manhattan into the place to be on Thursdaynight.

Unlimited Vibes

Unlimited Vibes

Bermuda Heroes Weekend 2016

For those of you who did not make it to Bermuda Heroes Weekend, you missed out.  In only its second year, this new carnival has become a can't-miss event for artists, deejays, and now DysChick.

The weekend consists of parties and activities over the span of a four-day weekend promoted by Bermuda Heroes Weekend.   If you are planning to attend next year's event, here are the 5 things you need to know before you go.