Negril was totally transformed into the party capital of the world, over the past weekend(August 5-9, 2009). The eastern city saw droves of party enthusiasts, either supporting their ATI or Dream Weekend events, utilising almost a seven-mile strip, at will to soak sun, sand, sea, liquor and music... The veteran weekend pulled out large numbers of partygoers, which saw patrons entering venues as early as 2pm and leaving as late as 5AM. Even though the weekend had Seven Top Events, our team only made it to five, two of which we had received what is known as the "The Experience".
After battling hours of bumper-to-bumper traffic back and forth, it was worth the frustration as Colours and Stages delivered. These two parties can definitely be dubbed as the weekend's best. Colours - with its difference in musical styling, and authentic beach feel, as well as Stages, an event which surpassed all levels of expectation, in terms of decor, physical settings, and numerous VIPs, upper level DJ VIP Area, Bar on the water, internal club with its own DJ, tremendous dance spaces and numerous bars and booths - not to mention one of the best DJ line ups for the weekend.
Which brings us to "The Experience"- what was it? (Dj Karyzma & Kruddy)... they blew all the patrons and us over the ATI weekend into another dimension. They absolutely took the weekend and their respective events by storm while juggling alongside much respected DJ's such as Kurt Riley, Renaissance, Tony Matterhorn and Black Chiney to name a few.
Dj Karyzma & Kruddy, stood a tower above the rest, based on youthful exuberance and abilities. They played with mastery and experience, even though they are still "adolescents", they spoke with command, with respect and force when the need arose, as it was very evident at the Fusion (dubbed the Clash event). They had patrons asking "a who dem yute yah?", "yow dem sick", 'a Riley a play?'... With much evident realization of their duress at the end of the weekend. Fusion was the last event on the hectic ATI weekend schedule, where promoters go up against selectors (DJ), with the help of a chosen Dj and engage in a musical battle, using 45s and specials from recording artists, in a bid to claim ultimate victory and bragging rights, all in the name of fun and entertainment.
The battle ground was set, and selectors choose veterans Black Chiney, and Jazzy T, to "kill" the promoters, might we say a big surprise was afoot - the event, which was hosted by ace Dj/Selector Tony Matterhorn, smiled when it was announced that the very young duo DJ Karyzama & Kruddy, were to be the front men in battle, even giving a small scoff indicating the promoters needed to "prepare to lose", however things didn't go quite as planned which turned out to be a tough challenge for the selectors, in fact both sounds received what Negril called a "friendly yet embar****ing kill' by the two young and upcoming Djs who represented well for the promoters, having patrons screaming, "weh dem nuh lef di yute dem mek dem play and we enjoy wi self' ..."no still dem yute a go hard", " two kill di man dem.. lame clash dis.."