Whew….. Please pardon me! I am just waking up in time to post this review (Yes, it was THAT off the hook!) I know we had said it before, but if you missed this bash…..Sorry for you! The Throne of the Dancehall was passed on to Unity Vibes & BrokeFoot. Reminiscent of the days of the Cotton Club and Dad’s Hall, the much anticipated bashment surpassed all expectations and brought out some of the best dancehall celebrities for the past and present.
As Chat Bout arrived at an early 1AM, the man of the evening BrokeFoot Fashionably welcomed his guests looking oh so haute (and extra sexy) in a tailored white blazer and signature shades, while brother Richie followed suit (pun intended) in a detailed shirt and True Religion Jeans. Is this setting the tone for being Red Carpet Ready?
The first sound for the evening, Star Temple hushed the crowd and carefully delivered the vibes by spinning big tunes such like, James Blout’s ‘Beautiful’ and Rihanna’s ‘Murderer’. Big Up to CB & Ricky Hype for setting the stage for the other selectors of the evening, New Horizon, Unity Vibes, Sample Jack and of course, FIRE LINKS.
Not one to miss a big event such as this , several Dancehall Celebrities in attendance included MAKKA B , the always flawless God Bless Crew, Nikolai and wife Kameika, The 116th Crew, BrigNite & his lovely wife (looking as beautiful as ever), The Uprising Crew, Reggae Boys, Hughie, First Class, A special Big Up to Kevin (Ricky Tan’s son), Pops, Indian (of D&K Restaurant), 2/3rds of the Designing Women Crew taking to the Red Carpet theme of the evening; Tammy Trends in a floor length number and Tanya Classic showing some leg in her sheer creation. (Hmmmm, I am so used to seeing three…..), Representing The Untouchable Crew was Ms. Maggie and Sharon (see you on the 30th!) and the always stylish Sherri looking to posh in a navy and white dress with killer pumps.
Blasts from the pasts included Ruby - haven’t seen her since Bag Family (and yes, she’s still flyyyyyyyy!!!) Making her (re) apparenace in with a bang wearing strapless navy linen top stitched baby doll top with the oh-my-Gucci-banging ass navy pumps…..
Can you tell everyone came in their Bashment Best?
Other fashion standouts; the cutie in the red blouse, denim pump pum shorts with the (clutch my pearls!!!) Betsy Johnson bag. Big up to the two ladies rocking the two hand crafted gowns, the hot mama in the bustier with the multi colored handkerchief skirt, but, the hands down cutie of the evening was the too hot for the dancehall momma in Michael Kors printed dress and wooden sandels! Whew! I CAN’T TAKE IT!!!!! Just when I thought I fashionably spent for the evening, my eyes rested upon the hottie in the white poet’s blouse and gold skinny pants, accented with gold & white jewelry alongside the style maven in the sexy white dress with the white peep toe sling back mary-janes. Can you say couture? (I told you we were watching!)
…Okay, okay, I am back , enough fashion, now back to the dance…..
Now if the vibes and the crowd didn’t get you, the dancing definitely was the final assault to your dancehall senses. As Firelinks began to play, the crowd grew from meek to mighty as the dance soon filled to capacity by a wee 3am. Fire Links blazed the crowd with big tune after tune and some of the hottest dub plates; the crowd was feeling the vibes and showed their appreciation by swaying and dancing to the beats. Back for another visit, the Detroit Cuties (no drinks, thanks) was on hand to walk out and showing their latest dancehall moves. But, not to be out done and representing C-Town, Ms. Trini and crew was taking over the dancefloor with her version of The Hot Fu*k and Dutty Wine. Obviously too much the dance floor, Ms. Trini and crew committed to the speakers as their dance props with a series of headstands and other dancehall favs that made her Cleveland’s dancehall Queen. Lady Spyda made her reemergence to the dancefloor (and speakers), by dancing her ass (or should we say hair?) off! These ladies were too hot for TV so we can’t wait to catch the DVD with Unity Vibes. A definite must see!
As Ms. Trini, Destiny, Lady Spyda and crew got the crowd hype and set the tone for the dance, The 2005 Dancehall Queen, Mad Michelle took to the floor and supplied the dance with the latest dances from Jamaica including the Hula Hoop and a few other dances that were even too new for Chat ‘Bout to identify.
Ahhhh, makes us remember the times……When people actually dressed up to come out and just had a good time. It brought a tear to Chat ‘Bout’s eyes as we made our exit at an early 5:30 AM with the sun rising and the sounds of the dance in the background as we headed to the parking lot.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! To all of the Dancehall patrons who came out and supported Unity Vibes and Brokefoot. RESPECT to the Mighty FIRE LINKS who came to Cleveland and MOSH UP the PLACE and brought nothing but FIRE back to the dancehall scene in Cleveland, but most importantly thank you for all for keeping the peace inside the dance with good vibes.
'Til the next time,
Ciao!
Tattle Tale
