SOCA PARADISE REVIEW FROM A PATRON

 

Happy Monday all....I do hope you all had a safe yet eventful weekend!

Well..... we all know by now that I am extremely good for making plans then get into a physical fight with my bed.  Sad to say, the bed usually wins. The initial plan was to go to Soca Paradise over the weekend but I just wasn't able.  I'm telling you, they don't call me DCARNIVALBABY for nothing.  The super strength I muster up for carnival dwindles down right afterward, it festers then builds up for the next carnival.  So if it isn't a carnival, it's never a guarantee with me.

I did get an email however from someone who'd rather remain anonymous which read:  "Rebar is not that small but there were too many people.  I'm sure we violated some fire codes.  The DJ's acted like they were banned from playing 2016 (and even 2015) soca.  Bottle service was annoying because they don't have high top tables so when the group next to us has a normal height table it cut into the dance area.  Spills on the floor were not attended to.  Yuck.  Only two bathroom stalls is not enough for the people.  Free parking is a plus.  Drinks were cheap.  I had one under $9."  - Anonymous

With this being said (read), I was not there and can not comment on the actual event but I can comment on what was written to me.  From reading it is clear that this patron had issue with the venue and song selection from DJ's.  

As for the venue:  The rumor report is that the use of Rebar will not be repeated for Soca Paradise HOWEVER, this is just the rumor report and don't quote me on it.  

In the case of the DJ's:  DJ's get vibes just as crowds do and although it is literally their job to know all new music, some/most may simply decide to not play the new Soca.  Let me explain. Sorry to say but South Florida is STILL getting majorly hype off of P-A-L-A-N-C-E! *Sidenote, once I for one hear PALANCE in a dance.  I am the FIRST person to have a seat or lean on the wall.  I AM PALANCED OUT AND IT'S TIME EVERY DJ IN THE PHACKIN WURRRRLL LET IT REST IN PEACE! The song was wonderful, it got us moving!!! Hell, I don't know any nation of people who haven't 'palanced' but oh gawd, it has run it's course...............years ago.  Let us hear it and get excited because it's not played every weekend since when? 2009?  Especially for those of us who were in Trinidad that year.  Sorry, I lost myself for a minute.... The masses have yet to hear and learn the words to the new Soca and it has those who stand straight up, don't move or walk out of fetes once they hear too much of the unknown.  Which DJ do you think would want that type of reaction from their crowd? Who wants to be responsible for everyone walking out the fete? Forever known as DJ Run Crowd? No DJ that wants work again, that's who. 

I understand that it was a carnival send off party and the name of the fete is Soca Paradise but DJ's do have to please the majority and I believe that South Florida on the whole, just isn't ready yet. Look at me, I've heard only two thus far and carnival right 'round the corner.

D-JUNCTION PACKAGES HAVE BEEN GENEROUSLY UPDATED!

D-Junction made a package update that they weren't ready to reveal until recently.  The information was always 'coming soon' and it was only yesterday that I took the time out to actually READ what was being offered in this package.  D-Junction Mas has always said that their goal was to have a band that offered an Ultra Exclusive Carnival Experience and they are seemingly aiming to please.  There is a carnival kickoff party named "iSoca". I admittedly fell off the party scene for a little while now so I can not tell you whether this is a must go event or not but to all who will be playing mas with D-Junction Mas, admission to that event will be FREE!  The All Inclusive Event "FEVER" will also be a free event to all D-Junction masqueraders and this one I can tell you, is amazing!

The costumes, security and park entry are a given as these things go without saying BUT the band is also promising breakfast, lunch and snacks.  The sound system will be SoundRev Media and the DJ's are hands down some of the best which are DJ Barrie Hype, Ryan Sayeed. Jester and Majestic. There will be a goodie bag filled with lots of treats and giveaways and most importantly, a D-Junction Mas' signature cup to accommodate your unlimited liquor.

*I'm not sure if you noticed on the flyer but it says that all Frontline costumes that come with a full headpiece will include a tiara.  That is unheard of!!  This package to date is the best that I've heard thus far seeing as some of these things, I've only gotten in New York and Trinidad.  So far so good D-Junction Mas.  

Just in case you've forgotten what their costumes look like here is a quick wrap up!

Cloud 9

 

 Serenity

Paradise

 

 Enchanted

 

 

Dream Catchers (all men section)

 

Playful Summers

 

Sinful Vanity

 

  Love Potion

For any and all inquiries and or registration, you can log on to D-Junction Mas' Website and stay tuned as I have some very exciting news from the D-Junction Mas coming soon. 

Sooner than you think!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY!!!

Registration for the walk is presently $20 per person, that however will not be the price tomorrow. The numbers do not raise dramatically but why waste that money on registration when we can use those same funds to raise awareness or possibly find a cure?  

After doing this for a number of years, we have decided to take a bigger part in the event.  For all those who will be walking or running please register HERE and for those interested in making any additional donations please contact us deecarnivalbaby@gmail.com or click HERE.  In the email, please add "BREAST CANCER WALK" in the subject line.  DCARNIVALBABY along with iChunes Radio Family will be helping D'LIMERS reach their fundraising goal.  Join us as we try to kick Cancer in the butt!

If you've missed the original blog concerning this walk and all the fun you'd be missing out on, please click HERE.  This is something that I am extremely passionate about so please, should you have any questions at all contact me directly at (954) 687-3215, email deecarnivalbaby@gmail.com or message me on Facebook .  Bless.

BAD BOYS OF CARIBBEAN COMEDY

Thank you Babe Promotions!!!! Giselle's band launch (which is on the 12th of July) was the last on my list of events to attend.  So just when I thought I had nothing to do afterward BOOM, here comes The Bad Boys of Caribbean Comedy!

Aye, I don't know when last I 'laugh til my belly buss' to some good ole Carribean comedy!  I mean, we have locally funny people like Larry Hoe who are naturally funny individuals that we know and love but an actual sit down, formal, comedy show event? Nah, not me.  Never in South Florida.  On Friday, the 17th of July I will be there with bells on and I'm hoping that the crowd is grown, sexy and dressed as such.  I've gotten to an age where I just can't stomach the wildness on a regular basis, I'm trying to behave and reserve all that bacchanal for carnival.  I'm just hoping to sit down, enjoy some laughs and party afterward.

Hosted by one of the funniest people I know Giselle 'D Wassi One', the laughs will be ongoing throughout the show and in between acts.  The afterparty music will be brought to you by DJ Sinistar and Sheldon Republic so I anticipate this night to be nothing but pure comedy and level vibes.  No weak bladder people allowed!
**For more information on tickets, bottle and table reservations,

call (954) 213-5557 or (954) 638-5978. 

                                           BOOM!