Niche Audience Member Interview: Roland Roberts

Roland is the co-president of Towson University's Caribbean Student Association. Roland is originally from Grenada, and grew up New York before moving to Baltimore to attend school.



Roland is musician at heart and plays the bass guitar. He also likes to attend concerts of a varied musical genres like reggae, rock, metal and alternative. I interviewed Roland because he knows about some of the DJs in the area, so I thought it would be interesting to have do a video interview for Blogival.

Niche Audience Member Interview: Greg Martin

Greg is a junior at Towson University and is from Brooklyn NY. His family is from Guyana which is in South America but is considered a Caribbean country. He is also a member of Towson University's Caribbean Student Association.



Greg has a love for Caribbean music, especially the old school stuff. Beres Hammond is his favorite artist. To put that into context for you, it is like having a college friend whose favorite singer is Smokey Robinson. Greg also hooks me up with hot new Caribbean songs on my ipod, for free I might add lol.

Niche Audience Member Interview: Nefertede Sterling

Nefertede a member of Towson University's Caribbean Student Association, is someone that I have seen at many of the Caribbean events I have attended in my 3 years while at Towson. She has also attended parties I have planned.(Thanks for the support girl). I thought she would be a great person to interview for Blogival because she is a active niche member, which gives her some authority on the topic of my blog.

Nefertede has a Jamiacan parent and grew up in Bronx, NY. She is a senior Biology major.

International Fridays, April 10th

There was an observation from last Friday's Dancehall Fridays. The patrons were from countries from all over world Burma, Kenya,Mexico,Jamaica,Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Nigeria just to name a few. So with that in mind we made a little change.

The name of the party is now International Fridays. It will be held at the same place as last week's event, Portofino Lounge.

Sounds will be provided by DJ Lawless, DJ Jah Stone and for the first time DJ Spektakula. These DJs will definitely help you get your "freak on" on the dance floor lol.

Here are the party details.

When: 10:00p.m. to 4:00a.m. April 10th

Cost: Ladies $3 before 11:30, Fellas $7 before 11:30


Come and check out the new hot dance spot on a Friday night in the Towson area, You don't have to be International to party with us, we welcome everybody.

Calling All The Dancers!! This Wednesday April 1st

Flyy Society presents "Nuh Linga and Sweep"
Flyy Society is one of the premiere college Caribbean event promoters in the Towson/Baltimore area. The members of the group attend Morgan State University. Their patron base, however also includes students from Towson University, Goucher College, Loyola andUMBC.
If you are a dance hall dancer or want to see the newest and hottest dances from Jamaica this party is definately for you. Here are the detials.

When:
Wednesday April 1st 2009. 10:00 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Where:
The Glass House, 4339 York road, Baltimore Md.

How Much:
Ladies free before 10:30 p.m.
Fellas $10 before 10:30 p.m.

DJs:
DJ Buddah,DJ Lawless, DJ King Dave and S Squad Entertainment.

Specials:
Shuttle leaving Morgan State University at 10:30 p.m.
Open Bar Specials

Contact Information:

443 813 3321 ask for Jay
Flyysociety@gmail.com

Into DA Dancehall..Cant Miss Party

4 MY People Production & Afrodynamix presents: Into Da Dancehall

Let me just say. I guarantee this party is Going to Be a Dancing Frenzy, I personally know the two top Djs playing. DJ Lawless is one the hottest dance hall djs in the Towson/Baltimore area. If you go to an 18 and older dancehall party in this area chances are DJ Lawless,or someone in his grew, will be playing.
The party is walking distance from Towson University, on the corner of Washington Ave. Here are the Details.

When:
Friday, March 27th 2009 from 10p.m till 4a.m.

Where:
Portofino Lounge, 200 Washington Ave. Towson, MD 21204

How Much:
Ladies: $12 after midnight. Groups of four or more ladies get in for $8 after midnight.
Gentlemen: $12 before 11 p.m. more after that.

DJs: Dj Lawless, Dj Jerell, DJ Jah Stone and DJ Raymond

Specials:
All drinks $4 before midnight. Ladies in groups of four or more free before midnight.

Dress Code:
Dress to impress. No baggy jeans, no sweatpants, no hoddies, no boots,no baseball hats.

I will be doing some video blogs for this party so stayed tuned.

DJ Interview: Duane Powell of Stone Love

Meeting people that interest you or inspire you are some of the many reasons people decide to become journalist. As a journalist you have the opportunity to get a glimpse into people's lives through interviews. This interview is one I will never forget because I got to talk to Duane Powell of Stone Love. Powell is the son of founder, Winston "Wee Pow" Powell, and has been playing for eight years.
Stone Love Music is the number one sound system group in Jamaica. Stone Love was founded in 1972 and has become the perennial force in the industry. I remember growing up in Jamaica and hearing my older cousins and friends talking about Stone Love DJs and parties. How the parties are always corked(full), how loud the speakers were and how they danced with all these pretty girls to the hottest songs at that time.
This interview was not planned. After I finished my interview with DJ Sir Bingz he pointed to a guy sitting down and said he plays for Stone Love. I replied with asking, "Stone Love from Jamaica, Stone Love,? I introduced myself and jotted down a quick list questions to ask Duane.

Q:What brings you to Baltimore?
A:"I'm playing at a party tonight. Ricky's Valentines day bash."
Q: Is this the first time you have played in Baltimore?
A: "first time for me, but other guys from the group have played in Baltimore and in other places in the U.S."
Q:Who are the DJs that make up Stone Love.?
A: "Wee Pow, Rory, Billy Slaughter, G-Fuss, Bill Cosby, Diamond, Ice Berg, Duane Powell, Fire Ras and Black Fox."
Q: What makes Caribbean parties one of a kind?
A: "Well in the islands they you can party until the morning, and most of the times they are outside. But in general, all the different dances you see the dancers come up with. The dances catch on and then everyone is doing it along with the dancers."


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DJ Interview: DJ Sir Bingz of Jamdown

When you think of a Caribbean party what is the first thing that comes to your mind? I don't know about you, but loud music is my first response. Every Caribbean party will have music playing, the music is what sets the vibe and most people go to the parties to dance. I interviewed DJ Sir Bingz for this post so you guys out there can get to know more about one the best Caribbean DJs in the Baltimore area.

Sir Bingz, who is one of the founding members of the DJ and promotion group Jamdown, has been playing at Caribbean parties since 1991. He says his best quality is that he is versatile and is comfortable playing any kind of music to any type of crowd.

I can attest to this. I first met Sir Bingz at a party he was playing at. I danced all night to old and new songs of dancehall and soca. He was so good that I asked him for his business card, and have used his services for one of my own parties.

Since Bingz has knowledge about Caribbean events in this area he was an ideal person to find out where parties are, who promote them and in his opinion of the scene.

Q:Where is the hottest Caribbean night spot in the Towson, Baltimore area?
A: "The Blue Caribbean."
The Blue Caribbean located on 5402 Park Heights Ave. Baltimore, Md.
Q: What promoters throw the best parties in this area?
A: 'Lone Star Promotions, Rebels Promotions and Jamdown Promotions."
Q: When and Where will you be playing next?
A: "At the Blue Caribbean, I am there every Thursday night."
Q: Describe the patrons of these parties, are they diverse?
A: "Yes it is diverse. There are people from different Islands, African Americans, Africans and even some English."
Q: In your opinion, what cultural effects do Caribbean events have on the Towson, Baltimore area?
A: "It definitely brings diversity to the area. It helps people from different cultures and backgrounds interact in a social environment."

I wanted to ask him more questions but he was in the middle of giving someone a haircut, so I didn't want to distract him to much.

www.jamdownworldwide/myspace.com

Legandary Stone Love playing at Valentines day Party

Stone Love is the premiere DJ grew in Jamaica and one of their members will be playing at this party. It starts at 11 p.m. so you still got time to make it.

High Rollaz Booking Agency in association with Flava Kids United presents: Ricky a.k.a Richie Rich Annual Valentines Birthday Bash @ Potters Place 3333 Frederick Ave. Baltimore, MD 21229.

$20 with a ticket, more at the door. A bottle of champagne for the first 50 Ladies before 1a.m. Free roses for all Ladies!

Music by: Duane Pow of Stone Love, High Rollaz, King Raw Deal and Emperor.

Happy Valentines Day.
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