Absolute Entertainment Extatic Fridays, staged at The Pantry, New Kingston, last Friday, was slow in gaining momentum and failed to climax to a thrilling end.

The party, staged under the theme 'Inchz', suffered because it was in proximity to May Daze, which was being staged only a stone's throw away. May Daze also boasted a thumping sound system that could be heard well beyond the boundaries of the venue, and this attracted the masses.

When THE STAR team ap-proached The Pantry at minutes after 11 p.m., there were several patrons making their way out and going over to May Daze - 'Bruk Out '90s Overloaded', which was being staged at Akbar. May Daze featured the likes of ZJ Ice and Kurt Riley and was whipping up a storm.

When THE STAR team revisited The Pantry at midnight, the vibes inside were still tame, however, the momentum was building. The Kaotic selectors were finding form and building a platform for the Coppershot selectors who took over selecting duties at approximately 12:30 a.m.

The mix of Soulja Boy's Crank That and Shop Boyz's Party Like a Rock Star ignited the party flames that began to spread throughout the venue. Soon, several selections from Vybz Kartel sent some of the patrons into overdrive. The ladies enjoyed Lil Wayne's Lollipop, but reacted more fervently to Vybz Kartel's remix of same.

Snoop Dog's Sexual Seduction did seduce the ladies and Timbaland featuring One Republic on Apologise was well received. Rihanna begged the selectors not to stop the music, however, it was selections from Vybz Kartel that kept the patrons on edge.

The patrons, many of whom were scattered across the venue, enjoyed themselves in their own way although there were others who played the role of observers. Assassin questioned the sexual inclination of some men, asking A Coulda Wha Duh Dem Guy Deh?

A short stint of Monster Empire's A Wah Do Bl..dcl..t Bounty created a ripple, which was soon washed out by The Warlord's heavy voice deejaying Kill Dem All. The crowd loved the counteraction and ZJ Liquid begged the Coppershot selectors not to "rinse out" the song too much as he had a dub-plate version to play later.

Attention was then turned to the ladies as Beenie Man begged them to whine and Back It Up, while Busy Signal outlined his preference for them being Pon Di Edge.

When THE STAR team left the venue at minutes to 2 a.m., Liquid was creating a storm behind the turntables and members of the Alliance were present, mingling with the patrons.

These two patrons get wild at Extatic Fridays Party, held at The Pantry, Dumfries Road, New Kingston on Friday.