PORT OF SPAIN, 10/11/2010 8:00PM ; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Soca Star UMI, is no longer with the HD Camp. UMI made the announcement earlier this evening on Synergy TV. "Thank you" was all the Soca Star had to say about his departure from the camp.
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Honestly, this news did not come as a surprise to me. Although I've been to only one Machel concert for the year, as a huge Umi fan I realised early on that he was not touring with Machel and the rest of the HD family but was instead doin his own more intimate thing. Of course people are speculating on the reason for him leaving the band with some saying Machel didnt give him much opportunity to grow as an artiste and others saying Umi was salty that he wasnt getting booked to perform on tour with them. I dont know how i feel about his decision just yet, his biggest hit since intially coming on the scene was Block to Block which he did with Machel so i guess only time will tell if he will in fact succeed on his own. Link to some discourse on the topic can be found below.
http://www.islandmix.com/backchat/f16/umi-leaves-hd-camp-226847/
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Carnival 2k11 Updates
1) Well first and foremost my ticket for Trinidad Carnival 2011 is officially booked and paid for! Now bein the hot foot, half mad child that I am, I booked a one way ticket. This is because my school's spring break is the week after and i rel dont see the point of coming back to DC for two days of school. shhhhhhhhhh dont tell my professors lol
2) Savannah Stage
Now apparently i rel not cut out for this blogging thing, as you can see i havent posted anything on Miami Carnival (which was a BLAST) yet but more importantly apparently i was sitting on a scoop looong days now and failed to be the first to post it lol. So back in September I attended a function at the Trini Embassy here in D.C. to see what my Minister of Health Ms Therese Baptiste Cornelius and Minister of Arts and Multi-culturalism Mr Winston 'Gypsy' Peters had to say. and well...apparantly he had a lot to say lol. First thing was that we would be getting a stage for Carnical 2K11. *screams* Now this is going to be my first time playin (adult) mas and swear I could ask for a better welcome. I didnt think it was possible for me to get ANY more hype than i already was but...well...this surely changed that lol
3)People's Band
So basically he wants to set up a free band...as in in his own words 'we provide the music, you come in yuh costume'. Now at first glance to some (not me) this sounded fun. a nice cheap way to enjoy Carnival. But to me all i thought was 'good lord somebody gonna get shot' i mean think about it. when you pay for a costume you also pay for security, who gonna provide security? the government gonna take my..well your taxpayer money to provide security for some random unnecessary ruff n tuff band? or will there b no security? worse again. Who gonna b the dj? Who gonna pay the dj? Are these people going to be allowed to cross the band....I dunno. I am just rellll skeptical that this can be pulled off while ensuring that no crime comes from it or that it does not disrupt the experience of the people (like me) who actually paid nuff money to be on the road. time will tell......
4) Two Carnivals
So Gypsy also wants us to have two carnivals, saying that Tobago's carnival basically doeant make much sense being the same time as Trini's and it should be moved further down in the year to fill in the gap between Miami Carnival and Trini carnival (October to Feb/March) As someone who is currently suffering from serious carnivl withdrawal this re-scheduling makes sense, however I cant help but wonder how the Tobago people feel about that as basically if they wanted to participate in Carnival they would have no choice but to hop a boat and go to Trini...something to think about
Anyways thats all i can fit in for now, must go finish up some work...and look for Monday Wear lol
2) Savannah Stage
Now apparently i rel not cut out for this blogging thing, as you can see i havent posted anything on Miami Carnival (which was a BLAST) yet but more importantly apparently i was sitting on a scoop looong days now and failed to be the first to post it lol. So back in September I attended a function at the Trini Embassy here in D.C. to see what my Minister of Health Ms Therese Baptiste Cornelius and Minister of Arts and Multi-culturalism Mr Winston 'Gypsy' Peters had to say. and well...apparantly he had a lot to say lol. First thing was that we would be getting a stage for Carnical 2K11. *screams* Now this is going to be my first time playin (adult) mas and swear I could ask for a better welcome. I didnt think it was possible for me to get ANY more hype than i already was but...well...this surely changed that lol
3)People's Band
So basically he wants to set up a free band...as in in his own words 'we provide the music, you come in yuh costume'. Now at first glance to some (not me) this sounded fun. a nice cheap way to enjoy Carnival. But to me all i thought was 'good lord somebody gonna get shot' i mean think about it. when you pay for a costume you also pay for security, who gonna provide security? the government gonna take my..well your taxpayer money to provide security for some random unnecessary ruff n tuff band? or will there b no security? worse again. Who gonna b the dj? Who gonna pay the dj? Are these people going to be allowed to cross the band....I dunno. I am just rellll skeptical that this can be pulled off while ensuring that no crime comes from it or that it does not disrupt the experience of the people (like me) who actually paid nuff money to be on the road. time will tell......
4) Two Carnivals
So Gypsy also wants us to have two carnivals, saying that Tobago's carnival basically doeant make much sense being the same time as Trini's and it should be moved further down in the year to fill in the gap between Miami Carnival and Trini carnival (October to Feb/March) As someone who is currently suffering from serious carnivl withdrawal this re-scheduling makes sense, however I cant help but wonder how the Tobago people feel about that as basically if they wanted to participate in Carnival they would have no choice but to hop a boat and go to Trini...something to think about
Anyways thats all i can fit in for now, must go finish up some work...and look for Monday Wear lol
Friday, October 1, 2010
Miami Fete Roll Call!
So first off as i mentioned previously is TRIBE's IGNITE on Miami's Carnival Thursday!
Limited ladies adv tix are $20. after those are sold out the price goes up to $25. A very small price in the grand scheme of parties to pay for the TRIBE fete experience. Was grrreat last year and from what I've heard this year it will be even better.
This party was so good last year that honestly only a free ticket to its competition would keep me away lol. Drinks flowed like whoa, had nuff food, well worth its $50. price tag. Service was great despite there being a LOT of people at this party. good warm up for the weekend feteing.
Limited ladies adv tix are $20. after those are sold out the price goes up to $25. A very small price in the grand scheme of parties to pay for the TRIBE fete experience. Was grrreat last year and from what I've heard this year it will be even better.
This party was so good last year that honestly only a free ticket to its competition would keep me away lol. Drinks flowed like whoa, had nuff food, well worth its $50. price tag. Service was great despite there being a LOT of people at this party. good warm up for the weekend feteing.
Last year this party was followed up by Greshman Entertainment's DV8 Miami, however this year they have replaced that party by a new and unique party, LIME. This party is being held in conjunction with Brooklyn's ShorBlu Events and is STRICTLY INVITATION ONLY. It is not an all inclusive affair, but you do get complimentary . NO complaints from me there as I know without a doubt that this event will probably end up being the highlight of my Miami experience. Based on the reputation and track record of the organizers and my previous experiences at parties thrown by them i KNOW this gonna b gooood!
Last but DEFINITELY not least is Vale Vibe Miami. I kno i dont need to rate this party, its name speaks for itself. Nothing but Great Expectations, although if its any better than las yr i doh think i cud handle it lol. I just remember steppin into that hotel and it was bare vibes. From the lobby to the elevator tstraight up to the actual party location on the roof eu cud feel the hype in the air. The only party I was sober at last year and the one I had the most fun at so u cud imagine how hype it was!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
MIA-yo!
Miami Carnival plane ticket is officially booked! next on the agenda is to figure out parties. So far I'm hearing Tribe, Shine, DV8 and Vale as the places to be so fingers crossed we really do make it to all these parties. Also most xcited about possibly seeing TRIBE and BLISS costumes in person at IGNITE, you guys must excuse me as its my first 'real' band launching. I hope everything works out and that the boss doesnt fret when i duck work lol
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Rumors!
A little Bajan birdie whispered to me that next year may see some changes in CropOver, mainly Tuesday becoming a holiday as well making Kadooment a 2 day shindig :D !!!! Still waiting confirmation from an official source but yo..Bim if this is true alyuh big in d dance!!! can't wait for next year!
My Band has launched!!
When I say 'my' band I mean my band of choice for Miami Carnival, One Island Crew. After the grrreat time i had with them last yr fuh sure i up in that this rounds. They have FINALLY (i've been Really hype about this lol) launched their website complete with prices and options, frontline AND backline for some costumes included. One thing tho, apparently body paint or rather good body paint is more expensive than i thought cuz they kinda bus price this year. My personal fave 'pretty mas' costumes are all over $160. US while my bodypaint outfit of choice is about $80. Now mind you some of those more expensive costumes only include non-alcoholic drinks #pause *blank stare* I will def NOT be in ANY of those sections lol. makes zero sense in my world. One good thing that I was not aware of, some sections allow you to pay an approx $50. downpayment on your costume so if things tight now you have the option of doing that and paying off your costume later on in the month. Any thoughts on my picks? I know the feathered one is a lil out there but for some strange reason its my fave lol
red sarong= $120 US, reg costume= $80USCheck out www.bigandstrong.net for the other costume options and registration information!
Monday, September 6, 2010
:(
so most unfortunately did not get to NY this weekend for Labor Day. In the meantime plans for Miami seem to be working out so fingers crossed that I make it!
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