$37,000 party entry fee - LA Lewis plans extravagant launch for new song

Dancehall enigma LA Lewis is at it again. The self proclaimed seven-star general is planning an extravagant launch party for his new single Greatest Queen.

But don't think for a second that this is a free-for-all kind of event. Without an invitation, media or VIP pass, it will cost $37,000 to get in. That's right, $37,000.

To the average person, this will seem absurd, but Lewis, who describes himself as anything but average, believes it will be well worth it. After all, the deejay claims that the queen of England, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II, is expected to send a representative, legendary opera singer Curtis Watson will perform and the finest wines and Jamaican cuisine will be available.

The calibre of the event, he says, justifies the outrageous price tag. He said: "The kind of people that we're inviting and the people that are coming, dat is likkle bit a money."

Lewis, who gained popularity after his name was plastered on several walls islandwide, told THE STAR that the single will be a 'historic' one as being so 'close' to the queen, he managed to achieve a feat that no one has ever accomplished. "This is the first time ever the queen's voice will be on a song. We used her voice to do the intro," he said.

Constant dialogue

But Lewis' alleged reach does not stop there. He confidently and proudly told THE STAR that he was in constant dialogue with the queen herself and she was well aware of the event and the single being promoted in her honour.

While residents of her own country can only walk by Buckingham Palace and pose for pictures or read about her in the local papers, Lewis says that he can stay in Jamaica, pick up his phone and call the queen's office directly. He added: "We just call straight a Buckingham Palace. Time magazine, the British High Commission and everybody is aware of the party."

In spite of the incredibly exorbitant price tag, Lewis told THE STAR that the event has over 200 confirmed guests who have already collected their passes.

All guests will receive a complimentary copy of the single which was recorded by himself, Movie Star Gabrilliant and Lady EQ, as well as a one-of-a-kind token - a miniature British flag.

Those planning to stop by are encouraged to go early unless they don't mind watching the action on a screen downstairs, while the event takes place in the ballroom of the Olympia Crown Hotel. The event is set for September 12 at 7 p.m.