Bashment Review and Pics: Toya Barbie Bash

One can easily say the Cleveland dancehall scene has certainly been on an upswing for the last 3 or so years; from the great stage shows; promoters stepping their up their game with nice bashes and now -must we say - a slight female movement on Cleveland’s dancehall scene.

Yes, we all know Maggie Untouchable as a promoter and it has been great to see triple threat Leisa Engel give ‘em a run on the scene. But one can say a few of Cleveland’s biggest dances to date has had ‘the female touch’. So now, after Saturday, we can add one more to the mix. As Toya Barbie put it, “…The Fellas had their turn; it’s time for the Ladies!”

Once again, the Cleveland masses came out in full support to show much love for Toya Barbie’s dance last Saturday at the Club Center. The bash called, ‘We No Worry ‘Bout Bad Minded People’ featured Baltimore sound King Raw Deal alongside Cleveland sounds Sample Jack and Youth High Power. The dance was a great success and we at Chat ‘Bout Cleveland are especially thrilled. Equally proud were the countless people that took a moment to show Toya Barbie some love during the dance.

As Chat ‘Bout entered the dance at about 3am, the crowd was still slowly filling up the place. It was great to see Toya Barbie and The Bashment Crew doing their thing on the dance floor. And why shouldn’t they? The looked absolutely fabulous! The guest of honor wore a custom dress –pink – of course complete with bling while Brina Bashment wore a dark purple and pink ruffled one piece she –tuxedo with matching gloves and garter. As usual, the whole crew was fly especially Kiwi Bashment with the black lace ruffle frock – can we say chic?

On hand giving Toya there full support were Flavor Unit (waiting on their next BIG bash), Maggie and Sharon Untouchable, KC Platinum, Lovely Lovie, Eva Ready Camille, Shavon and Summer Body Gal Suzzy Q. Also making an appearance - Ocean Wave Eye, Michie Boo (haven’t seen her in the CC since LAST July) and a few members of New Horizon family joined in on the bash after their event at Dailey’s.

The sounds of Youth High Power Super Dee filled the crowd with a few old and new tunes. It was definitely a great vibe in the place as everyone was in the Club Center having a good time. As Sample Jack Lava took over, the crowd got thicker and by the time featured sound King Raw Deal took over the bash, the party was in full hype mode. Like the flyer claimed, ‘Come Early, Stay Late’ the bash carried on until well past 5am.

So big up yourself Cleveland for once again representing to the fullest and showing your love! This was Baltimore sound King Raw Deal’s first visit to Clevelanda and they were loving our party vibe and look forward to coming back very soon! And with Toya’s promises of another bash in the (very) near future, those who missed King Raw Deal may have a second chance real soon!

Feeling the girl power,


Bashy