Party Review: Smudge

Name Of Party: SMUDGE

Date: July 3rd,2011

Venue: Police Officers Club

The Appleton/Smudge team has done it again. This edition of Smudge was the Jump-Off to the ATI weekend which takes place at the end of this month, and Smudge has set the bar very high and raised expectations of what’s to come later this month in Negril.

If you chose to go to Smudge, it would have been one of your best decisions for the summer, and if you missed smudge, you surely missed out on a starting July on a high. 

Hours before arriving, I watched my twitter timeline to see what the talk about Smudge was, and I was shocked that in those early stages, I was seeing tweets stating that “SMUDGE TUNN UP” and this was during a slight drizzle, that further swayed me the right way. I arrived at around 8:00 to a packed venue in which it was evident that party was already in FULL swing.  At 8, there were already couples on the floor dancing and many partygoers washed with sweat.

I must let it be clear, that I’m putting Smudge up there as one of the BEST parties of the year so far. It had the crowd, nice décor and GREAT vibes. Unlike most parties where you would say “it had its dull moments”, smudge on the other hand kept the vibe at a high level throughout. The Dj’s of the night (Chrome,Liquid and Ice) did a great job of keeping the intensity high. Liquor was flowing and the transition of drinks to patron was quick, which is usually a problem at parties with big crowds. This staging of Smudge was a success on all levels and it’s a good look on the ATI weekend line-up.

I’ve yet to see or hear any negative comments about Smudge, “SMUDGE DID SICKKKKK”,”IT SHELL!”,” IT TUN UPPP” are the comments that have bombarded my timeline, and I have to be in agreement. Overall, I’d give Smudge a 10/10 rating.

Randoms

* The ladies came out in their numbers and showed off their “Beach Chic” attires and were not afraid to let loose. The men also came out in style, although some didn’t get the memo, but sweaters and cardigans aren’t beach attire.

* Di fluffy wid di red hair! Big up yoself ! lol … Really though, I love it when a woman who is on the plus size is confident about her looks and it shows.

* THAT COUPLE! Over by those two trucks! mmmhhhmmm me did see unu ! Slackness @ di ppl dem good good party!

* LMAOOOO @ that girl who fell out the van back! lol

* Tony Matterhorn was disgusting as usual! lol (Y)

Party Review: Altitude

Name of Party:  Altitude

Date:  June 10, 2011

Venue:  Hope Gardens

Appleton Altitude’s Black & White party is one that’s anticipated every year by the fashion forward party-goers who rolls out decked in some of today’s the hottest fashions. And you know me, had to look the part.

I got to Hope Gardens at around 12:30; where I was greeted to a very scanty looking crowd. No worries, I took the time to walk through the venue to observe the décor which was done nicely I must say and then I made my first stop at the one of few bars that was there. The music and the vibe at the time were very subpar. 

I continued drinking and decided to make the best of things. To make matter worse, there was a little glitch with the sound system which left the venue in total silence for a couple seconds, and this was repeated once again as the night went on.

You might be thinking altitude was a total flop, right? ... WRONG! At around 1:30-2:00 the things made a U-turn for the better. The vibe picked up, the crowd grew immensely, the music was much better. The fashionistas came out representing! People were dancing and having fun, well, I know I was. I made my way out the venue at 4:00, leaving my friends behind to continue partying.

Overall, I’d give Altitude an 8/10 rating. The décor was good, the bars kept the liquor flowing and served in a timely manner.  Was a very good crowd and I must say, my night went well. Things started out slow, but turned out to be a GREAT night.

RANDOMS

Don’t really have any, but let’s talk about how I was “INTOXICATED” and that coco ! lol

Let’s NOT talk about that bartender who wanted to get me in T-R-O-U-B-L-E!  I won’t say how though! lol ...  *Side-eye*

In My Opinion, Altitude made up for last year, where I heard it had an early lock off n many other things, due to the SOE we were under @ the time.

I Used to have a problem with persons not conforming to the dress code, but, sometimes it can be a case of you NOT planning on going to an event until the LAST LAST minute and have to “Where weh yuh ave”, but that’s different from persons who intentionally break the dress-code to be just that, a rule breaker. Smh

Party Review: Rum Punch !

Name Of Party: Appleton Rum Punch

Date: December 5^th, 2010

Venue: Liguanea Club, New Kingston

It’s now 11:45 pm and I’m just getting back from Rum Punch. I arrived at 8:50 pm, so call that 3 hours of non-stop partying. Rum Punch was scheduled to be from 2 pm to 12 am, but the norm with Jamaicans stipulates that we must always be late; I for one am guilty of this.

Upon arrival, before entering the venue, I must say the roads were lined off with cars which told the story of the inside, CROWDED. As tradition would have it, I made my way to the bar, which was packed with party goers waiting for their rum punch! As expected. It took a while for me to get my 2 cranberries and vodkas. Was the wait worth it? That's the question I asked myself, to which I couldn't answer.

That’s the problem I had with Rum Punch. Rum punch is a reputable party and as such, a big turnout should always be expected. Let’s say there were about 1,000 patrons and there were only 15 bartenders…  Not a good ratio and what that equals is slow service. A few patrons complained about this and although boasting of being a mixed drink and food inclusive party, I heard that patrons had to buy Water and Redbull and at an early stage, they ran out of certain liquors. The food, I can’t say much about it, I didn’t try any, but the comments I heard basically said that it wasn’t all that. Eating at a party has never been my thing, lemme correct that, it depends on the party. I love to dance and have fun, so to me, Food + Alcohol + Dancing = Vomiting... sadly, that statement comes with experience. If the aroma from the food REALLY catches my attention, then I can’t help but to indulge.

As it relates to the overall VIBES of the party, it was OKAY. The musical selections were good as patrons (me included) were always moving, with the exception of when I had just arrived, at which point, everything seemed to be at a standstill but things eventually got better. Code Red’s throwback segment was ok and Zj Liquid’s segment took the vibes to another level.

Overall, I’d give Rum Punch a rating of 7.5/10. There are mixed reviews about this party….. Some said “ IT DID SHOTTTTTT “ … a few said “ It was lame “ … but there are more people claiming it was a success compared to those saying it was a flop.  I’m in the middle on this one. Once again, something just wasn’t right, maybe it’s just me, because other patrons really enjoyed themselves and said “Rum Punch Shotttt “. I'm not one..... I’m still waiting on that party that will WOW … ME!