Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Triple Sevens Clash - 3rd Annual Midwest Dancehal Queen Competition


...Our girl, Destiny says she will be on hand (observing) this event......


CHICAGO-BIG HEAD promotions (promoter for Jamaica's world famous, 10 year old annual International Dancehall Queen Competition), together with chicagoreggae.com (the top-ranked website for reggae and dancehall in the midwest USA) and Bad Girl Promotions, present the 3rd Annual Midwest Dancehall Queen Competition on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at the Taste Entertainment Center 6331 S. Lowe, Chicago, IL.


This year's theme in keeping with the contest's date of 07/07/07 and this being the 3rd annual competition is TRIPLE SEVENS CLASH!! There have been several successful dancehall queen competitions in Chicago over the years, but this is the first contest to be meticulously organized, culminating in the winner being sent to the International Dancehall Queen Competition held annually for the 10th year in Montego Bay Jamaica.


This year, for the first time, we are excited to announce that there will also be a cash prize, in addition to the trip to Jamaica for the winner, of $777 split among the winning 3 contestants!The extraordinarily popular International Dancehall Queen contest held this year on July 28, 2007 in Montego Bay Jamaica attracts contestants from all over the world including, for example, last year's contestants from: New York, Florida state, Georgia, Sweden, Japan, Canada, Belize, Trinidad and of course Jamaica.For further information, contact our marketing representative Jennifer Boswell at 773 793 4008 or email dancehallqueen@gmail.com .

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Bashment Review: More FIRE!!! Pure FIRE!!! FIRE LINKS BLAZES CLEVELAND at the Club Center!


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

Think we missed something? Tell us what you think! Email Chat 'Bout at chat_bout_cleveland@hotmail.com

Thursday, June 07, 2007

Bashment Review: 'Girls Gone Wild' in Columbus


Although some may have thought “Girls Gone Wild” dance at The Filipinas Center was a Columbus event, Cleveland was definitely representing at this bash!

Making a later than usual appearance at about 2:30 am, the party was in full effect vibing to the sounds of Cleveland’s own Star Temple and New Horizon. It was good to see a mix of the Cleveland crowd with the Columbus dancehall community. It was even better to see the dance still jumping after our 5am departure!

In the Columbus + Cleveland crowd representing C-Town was Ms. Maggie Untouchable and Crew, Tammy Trendz from Designing Women Crew and Makka B was on hand promoting his latest events, Jiggy Fridays and his 2 day Birthnight Extravaganza.

With the late arrival of Chat ‘Bout, we may have missed the promised dance contest, but some points of interest to the bash were the release of some new Dub Plates from New Horizon and Star Temple (is it me or is this the Summer of the Dub Plate? I don’t know, but as dancehall music lovers, we ALL win!)

As usual, Chat ‘Bout was on style watch as we spotted a few fashion stands outs of the evening. Big Ups to the cutie in the denim shirt dress and a Ohhh-Wee to the hot boy in the pinstriped blazer. Who knew Columbus people were so damn fly????

What would I like to see? More Columbus people out and about supporting Cleveland’s Dancehall and Reggae based events. From the upcoming Birthnight Bash of Sharon Untouchable to CGP’s “Rock the Boat”, there too many events to choose! Take your pick and see you in C-Town!

Keeping it Bashy,

Bashybloggette

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Did you know? G.W. proclaims June as National Caribbean Heritage Month!


On June 5, 2006, President George W. Bush issued a Proclamation designating June as Caribbean - American Heritage Month. Both the House and Senate, of the 109th Congress, unanimously approved H.Con.Res.71 on February 14, 2006. The measure was introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) with the help and support of the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), Caribbean community leaders from across the nation, and friends of the Caribbean.


For a comprehensive list of June 2007 Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebrations Events for the United States log on to http://www.jamaicans.com/--


Sorry, no listing for Ohio, but stay tuned to Chat Bout Cleveland for changes in the future....




Happy Caribbean Heritage Month!