On De Scene: Top Crop Over tunes at Brewsters Road
Hi y’all,
I am walking out of Brewsters Road now (at 7:30 am) and felt the need to make sure the worldwide soca crew are aware of the clear hard hitters in the Crop Over parties thus far.
This was the launch of the Barbados 246. I didn’t get to see the entire show they put on, so I can’t comment. I was busy making sure all my TV crew were sorted for the night and there were one or 2 issues that caused me to miss the stage show.
I didn’t hear the crowd raving or oohing and ahhing at the performance as much as I expected. But, I can tell what happened after 4 am when we stopped filming and I joined the party.
In de middle of the road – Edwin Yearwood
Riddim section – Mikey
See me and don’t see me – Salt
These are the ones I heard get rotated over and over again, people saying the Edwin tune has the Road March based on what has been released so far.
The highlight for me at this time was to see some of the artistes- Khiomal, Mikey, Lil Rick, etc who performed on the 246, come into the crowd and get on bad. I mean get on bad! Mikey leading the charge of his riddim section in the party. Lil Rick was one that really had a blast and the DJ Alvin “Soca Superman” Toppin alongside Pete Rock playing a Lil Rick session and Rick running through the crowd and getting challenged by any and everyone…
It was good to see the promoters, media and other players involved in the season actually getting a moment to enjoy it all.
It was true Brewsters Road Crew style at 6:30 in the morning.
Let me take this time to offer my condolences to Trevor a member of the Brewsters Road Crew who lost his mother recently. Wishing you and your family all the best man.
To those of you with the opportunity to enjoy one or more of these Caribbean summer carnivals, from the words of Rupee – “Enjoy yourself in the mas cause you never know this could be your last.”
Soca is us,
Corey Graham 2.0
On De Scene: Top Crop Over tunes at Brewsters Road
Hi y’all,
I am walking out of Brewsters Road now (at 7:30 am) and felt the need to make sure the worldwide soca crew are aware of the clear hard hitters in the Crop Over parties thus far.
This was the launch of the Barbados 246. I didn’t get to see the entire show they put on, so I can’t comment. I was busy making sure all my TV crew were sorted for the night and there were one or 2 issues that caused me to miss the stage show.
I didn’t hear the crowd raving or oohing and ahhing at the performance as much as I expected. But, I can tell what happened after 4 am when we stopped filming and I joined the party.
In de middle of the road – Edwin Yearwood
Riddim section – Mikey
See me and don’t see me – Salt
These are the ones I heard get rotated over and over again, people saying the Edwin tune has the Road March based on what has been released so far.
The highlight for me at this time was to see some of the artistes- Khiomal, Mikey, Lil Rick, etc who performed on the 246, come into the crowd and get on bad. I mean get on bad! Mikey leading the charge of his riddim section in the party. Lil Rick was one that really had a blast and the DJ Alvin “Soca Superman” Toppin alongside Pete Rock playing a Lil Rick session and Rick running through the crowd and getting challenged by any and everyone…
It was good to see the promoters, media and other players involved in the season actually getting a moment to enjoy it all.
It was true Brewsters Road Crew style at 6:30 in the morning.
Let me take this time to offer my condolences to Trevor a member of the Brewsters Road Crew who lost his mother recently. Wishing you and your family all the best man.
To those of you with the opportunity to enjoy one or more of these Caribbean summer carnivals, from the words of Rupee – “Enjoy yourself in the mas cause you never know this could be your last.”
Soca is us,
Corey Graham 2.0
On De Scene: Brewsters Road 24 hour soca fete and Crop Over Schedule
I have now transitioned to a 24 hour schedule for Crop Over. Things at BoomTribe are becoming very hectic. Last week, I had pleasure of spending a few minutes with the Brewster’s Road Crew at their Press Conference where they announced their 2009 Crop Over Schedule.
On De Scene: Brewsters Road Crew Lime #2
Oye Nurse Karen,
I was in Brewsters Road last night on location in Pelican Village. Brewsters Road Crew parties are the hot cakes in Barbados right now. All of their parties do very very well, especially over the last year. They currently have a series of Friday night parties during Crop Over along with a Pre-Carnival Fete and a Christmas Night event.
Quite a few artistes came out to the lime – Khiomal, Katalyst, Mikey, Blood and I am sure they are more who I might have missed. Lots of the behind the scenes persons were out and out artiste managers, dancers, promoters etc and of course the people were out. I actually saw a Basketball Team still in their gear walk into the lime and go straight for the rum. That bottle of rum went from hand to hand. Something like NBA playoffs – It was shot, shot pass.
I have to commend the DJs on the night for keeping the soca flavor spicy and flowing. Saga Boy did well playing a set with several yesteryear hits which the crowd loved.
Mr Soca Superman aka DJ Alvin Toppin took the set and bigged up the artiste in the place and touched some of the newer releases for the season. I think the crowd is still getting familiar with the new music, Blood’s tune created a little buzz, but that is not too much of a surprise, Blood is consistent energy year after year.
I can feel the summer heat. I mean it! The sun is sooooooo hot right now. I think its time for the beach. Ah gone.
Corey Graham 2.0
On De Scene: Crop Over Warm Up Vibes with Monstapiece, Brewster’s Road and Rebel Vibes
Kaaaaren Nurse Karen, I sorry, I know I was to update the crew on the past weekend in Barbados. Ah telling ya, Crop Over has started and the people are ready! Onstan?
I know I am late but I am telling you, I had to recover from the weekend! – ”I’m not drunk, I’m not drunk you can say way you want!”
I passed through the Monstapiece studios, and the guys in there are hard at work! Girl they might have a pretty good follow up year. I will tell you more soon. I promise.
Brewsters Road began their limes last Friday. Once I hit there and I got my rum and coke I was already feeling the vibe. All the usual “get on bad” suspects were out in force! After my rum – I had to speak with my uncle Johnnie. Yesss, Johnnie Walker is my uncle.
I had me a blast getting a few minutes to relax and listening to what the people were saying about the coming season after they tongues were loosened by the spirits. Girl, sounds like the people are ready.
I left a bit early, but apparently more and more people kept coming until Pelican was full. I am pleased to report that the people are stressed and ready for Crop Over. Brewsters Road looks like they are going to be hot. Come June 19, two thousand wine Brewsters Road will be singing oh goshhhhhhhhh Crop Over come again….
Next nite was the 1st anniversary party of the ever popular
Taboo Saturday Nights.Taboo’s Location on Google Maps: http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=My+Location@13.093211%2C-59.612575
