Hot and Wet – Recap of Montreal’s International Reggae Fest (Aug. 15-17th)

 

 

Although we are enjoying the nice warm weather of this end of August now, the weather was far pretty a week ago. Luckily, the pouring rain didn’t seem to bother the thousands of fans who headed to Montreal’s Old Port for the International Reggae Festival. Divided in 3 days, the event reunited many popular west indian artists such as Sean Paul, Luciano, Maxi Priest, Alison Hinds and Pinchers.

 The Friday presentation might have got a smaller buzz then the two other days, but reggae artists like Etana and Maxi Priest both delivered great performances, which kicked off the festivities beautifully.

The energy on Saturday was inexplicable. From energetic performances by Demarco, Ms Hinds and  Sean Paul, the rain did not seem to phase the crowd anymore.

I must admit that it was my first time assisting the concert Sunday presentation. While some of you (including me) thought that this day was more for ”old people” well you are wrong. Vibing to some Sanchez, Luciano or Marcia Griffiths couldn’t have made me and the ganja smokers feel better. What better way to end the end the weekend then with the best of Roots and Reggae?

If you didn’t get the chance to go this year, well you have another one to decide. I have a feeling that next year will be hotter.

Yeah mon.

I- Octane

 

 

 

The singer got very…close to one of his fans

 

 

 

We know QQ is used to climbing up the reggae charts…but not the stage !

 

 

Have you seen my 1 on 1 with Demarco? Go check it out!

 

 

Me and QQ

 

 

Ahem…she will give a few young girls a run for their money ! Roll it gial !

 

 

This picture was snapped under the ”crazy” media tent. Thanks for the pic !

 

 

 

The CKUT crew with the legendary Marcia Griffiths.

 

 

Oh boy did we have to wait to snap a private pic with her! It was worth it though!

 

 

Sanchez looking dapper on Saturday night. He made a lot of ladies scream!

 

 

The one and only Sanchez.

Sean Paul closed the Saturday concert under a pouring rain. He performed many hits like ‘Ever Blazing , Hold My Hand and Gimme the Light

 

These 2 girls have so much energy! Ileanna and Meeka are the lucky dancers who will join Sean Paul in his upcoming international tour!

 

 

Sean Paul being rushed to the media tent.

 

 

 

Backstage with Pinchers. Team Aries!

 

 

What better way to end the festival then with him.The great Luciano.

 

 

 

See you next year !

Weekend Agenda (August 15-17th 2014)

Don’t let the rainy weather ruin your end  of the summer.After all, you still have a few weeks left before you start stressing for your midterms exams.

Here are 3 things happening in your city this weekend:

 

 

Friday, August 15th 2014 at 9 Pm

What: Cam’ron Live in concert for his First of The Month Tour

Location:  Club Soda (1225 Saint-Laurent Blvd) Montreal

If you like: Harlem music and Dipset, of course

If you don’t know the reason behind the name of his tour, then you clearly are not a Cam’ron fan. The Harlem rapper doesn’t need much introduction, since he has been in a game for a while now.Over the past decade, Cam’ron has collaborated with Mase, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. Who could also forget the good old Dipset days.The man who introduced us to pink fur coats and oversize jerseys will finally make a stop in Montreal at the Club Soda. Expect a lot of female (AND male) groupies and lot of purple haze smoking.

Make sure you don’t miss the openings acts like Louie P and Ryan Playground.

How Much: 25$ to 42$ in advance / 47$ at the door

Don’t miss: Opening act GrandBuda

To purchase your tickets, visit http://www.clubsoda.ca/en/spec-camron-1195.php

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Friday August 15th  – Saturday August 16th 2014

What: Île Soniq (Music Festival)

Location: Parc Jean-Drapeau (Jean-Drapeau metro station)

If you like: Electro, Dance , House and Hip Hop Music

 

 

This is a guaranteed party. If Osheaga hasn’t  pierce your eardrums yet, then this two day festival be enough for you. Located at the Parc Jean-Drapeau, the event will reunite some of the best international/local artists and DJ. Alongside the famous Netherlands native Tiesto, you can expect Bingo Players, Dillon Francis or Dj 3LAU to bring down the house. For the hip hop heads, you can catch Montreal DJ Shash’U and YMCMB rapper TYGA on Saturday’s programming.

How Much: 70$ and up (VIP treatments are available too)

Don’t miss: Dj Tiesto and Vito V on Friday + Juicy J and  the excellent Aarab Musik on Saturday

To purchase tickets or to see the weekend schedule programming, visit  http://www.ilesoniq.com

Friday to Sunday – August 15th -16th & 17th 2014

What: Montreal’s International Reggae Festival

Location: Old Port Montreal  (Champs de Mars metro station)

If you like: Reggae, Roots, Dancehall and Soca music

This is the Woodstock of the West Indian music. Already at its 11th edition, this unique Montreal festival has already presented many famous international artists in the past such as Beenie Man, Shaggy, Kes The Band, Jimmy Cliff and many others . This weekend, the Quays of the Old Port have assembled an impressive pack of talented musicians for another consecutive year. If you are more into old school reggae, you might want to check Maxi Priest on Friday night or the great Sanchez and Marcia Griffiths on Sunday. Remember Just a little bit longer ?

For those who need their dancehall dose, Saturday is the best day for you. Prepare yourself to reminisce and dance your butt off one of Sean Paul’s numerous. You will also get to discover other famous but more raunchy artists like QQ and Demarco. Sensitive ears be aware, Demarco is known for his catchy party songs but he might also get dirty. Oh, and  by the end of the night,  QQ will have taught you how to do the One Drop perfectly. Don’t miss the food trucks and the after show concerts too.

(Visit MIRF for more info)

How Much: Friday  (21$ door/ticket)  Saturday (70$ door/55$ ticket) and Sunday (70$ door/55$ ticket)

Vip Treatments are also available

Don’t Miss: Grammy Award winning artist Sean Paul on Saturday + Luciano , the king of Roots on Sunday

To purchase tickets or to see the weekend schedule programming, visit http://montrealinternationalreggaefestival.com

simply call or text 514-261-3058

Make sure you check the weekend forecast before you attend any of the outdoor shows!

Enjoy!

Stalley @ Ivy Nightclub, Montreal March 23rd (Privé Sunday)

For those who didn’t know, Maybach Music Group member Kyle ”Stalley” Myricks was at Ivy night club last Sunday.
Why artists always come in freezing weathers still remains a mystery to me. When we arrived around one, Montreal DJ Sweet La Rock played the latest club hits to everyone delight.  Other DJs  like Cream and Redd Dredd were also part of the party. I was surprised that no songs from our guest was even played, at least to introduce his music to some of the partygoers. Party heart, Swangin  anybody ?! It would have been great to hear him perform a song or at least say something… I don’t know, maybe he was just tired or just plain high (my sister later confirmed she was slapped by a very LOUD smell around him). Oh well, at least me and other fans got the chance to pose with him for a picture which was cool from his part.

Last night was proof that conscious music doesn’t get as much airplays as ”pop-a-bottle-screw-b*tches”  music does. It is up to us, music consumers to change this reality and listen REAL Music.

Now if you excuse me, I will go twerk my ass out to that new Tyga song and drink me some cheap Moscato.

Nice swag, Nice cup, Nice Pic ! #ivynightclub

 

 

Raise your ears, raise your Weapons!

 

 

 

M.U.L.A Grade 7/10:  Next time I want to see Stalley perform, not sit around and wait patiently for his bottle to be brought to his  VIP table.