JUNEYA KOOL B-DAY REVIEW - 11.06.05
EVENT: Juneya Kool B-Day Bash with Everlast & Nori from Afrique (NYC)
VENUE: Embassy, 30 Lansdowne Street, Boston
DATE: 11.06.05
PRICE: $20
SHOW RATING: $ $ $ $ (3 out of 4)
I had a wicked good time at Juneya Kool's Birthday Bash last night. Juneya is a revered soundman, studio owner, and local celebrity. There was certainly energy in the air as lightning, thunder, and rain showers blessed Boston just before the show kicked off. That vibe definitely carried over into the dance and Embassy was bouncing all the way until 2am. I left my political baggage and dissecting tendencies at the door and had a great time at the bashment.
Donning my classiest attire, I rolled into Embassy at approx. 11 and the place was slowly filling up. Everlast was running tunes and they kept the mood swinging with classic dancehall/ bashment cuts. Junior was cruising around the spot, saying wad up to the fans, having a good time. By midnight, Nori and his selector from Afrique (NYC) stepped up to the control tower and served up niceness all night. Afrique started it off easy with some specials and slower tunes. But soon they were dropping somewhat hype tunes and the dance floor was swelling with dancers busting out their latest moves. I too was feeling hype and damn I must have bought 14 beers at the bar!
Nori then switched the vibes and played an R&B/Hip-Hop set which had the massive in a frenzy. Around this time I saw Junior getting champagne poured on him and everyone was in a partying mood, enjoying themselves to the max. Yo Nori was now hype and this man can chat pon the mic! After the hip hop set Nori unleashed some classic, vintage reggae anthems and the crowd was loving it. He made sure to big up one of NYC's recent favorite artists Khari Kill, who has a boom tune on the truth and rights riddim called "Picture of Selassie." Three other killers that I can recall include Ele "Jamaica," Bascom X "Waiting," (still!), and Marlon Asher, "Ganja Planter," which had people screaming and going wild!
At around 1:45 NYC's legendary sound Afrique seemed to be finishing up. Then two artists came up on stage and toasted over a few riddims. They were pretty good but the mics were cutting in and out and things didn't seem organized. In fact, I split after their third song.
One more note, Embassy is blazin! This venue has a banging soundsystem, a classy atmosphere, and slutty bartenders waiting to serve up your needs! Plus, they have a well placed video screen, high above the short center stage. Rockers and a BS.com video played all night! I'll seek sanctuary at the Embassy anytime!
VENUE: Embassy, 30 Lansdowne Street, Boston
DATE: 11.06.05
PRICE: $20
SHOW RATING: $ $ $ $ (3 out of 4)
I had a wicked good time at Juneya Kool's Birthday Bash last night. Juneya is a revered soundman, studio owner, and local celebrity. There was certainly energy in the air as lightning, thunder, and rain showers blessed Boston just before the show kicked off. That vibe definitely carried over into the dance and Embassy was bouncing all the way until 2am. I left my political baggage and dissecting tendencies at the door and had a great time at the bashment.
Donning my classiest attire, I rolled into Embassy at approx. 11 and the place was slowly filling up. Everlast was running tunes and they kept the mood swinging with classic dancehall/ bashment cuts. Junior was cruising around the spot, saying wad up to the fans, having a good time. By midnight, Nori and his selector from Afrique (NYC) stepped up to the control tower and served up niceness all night. Afrique started it off easy with some specials and slower tunes. But soon they were dropping somewhat hype tunes and the dance floor was swelling with dancers busting out their latest moves. I too was feeling hype and damn I must have bought 14 beers at the bar!
Nori then switched the vibes and played an R&B/Hip-Hop set which had the massive in a frenzy. Around this time I saw Junior getting champagne poured on him and everyone was in a partying mood, enjoying themselves to the max. Yo Nori was now hype and this man can chat pon the mic! After the hip hop set Nori unleashed some classic, vintage reggae anthems and the crowd was loving it. He made sure to big up one of NYC's recent favorite artists Khari Kill, who has a boom tune on the truth and rights riddim called "Picture of Selassie." Three other killers that I can recall include Ele "Jamaica," Bascom X "Waiting," (still!), and Marlon Asher, "Ganja Planter," which had people screaming and going wild!
At around 1:45 NYC's legendary sound Afrique seemed to be finishing up. Then two artists came up on stage and toasted over a few riddims. They were pretty good but the mics were cutting in and out and things didn't seem organized. In fact, I split after their third song.
One more note, Embassy is blazin! This venue has a banging soundsystem, a classy atmosphere, and slutty bartenders waiting to serve up your needs! Plus, they have a well placed video screen, high above the short center stage. Rockers and a BS.com video played all night! I'll seek sanctuary at the Embassy anytime!
posted by Jah Rich at 4:54 PM
5 Comments:
"slutty bartenders"? how yu mean?
enjoying the reviews otherwise. you've got a nice tone going here--breezy, personal, engaged. keep it up.
W trust me these bar keeps kept little on! Holler! They had panty hoes, mini skirts, short tops, and an overall sexxxy look. Each one tried to give me their tel. number but there is only so much that a man (like myself) can handle! You know! In reality, I don't know how they act, only how they appear. Let me call one of them and report back.....
More new topics to come trust me Father Wayne!
gotcha. gwaan with yourself, mr.loverman!
keep 'em coming, jah rizzla.
posts, that is. keep the posts coming. you see me?
posts??? i'm talking st8 digits! Yeah, this weekend I am going to deliver some wicked tings! Bless Wayne!
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