While many patrons of InstaHype -The Koolout Sundayz Edition have given the event promoters many thumbs up for putting on a top notch show last Sunday in Stony Hill, St Andrew, many left with a foul taste of their mouths wondering why headliner, Chronic Law, arrived on the venue then left shortly after together with his entourage.
Dancehall artistes Valiant and Jamal, in addition to the line-up of music selectors, delivered much energy and excitement on the Pine Ridge venue on Castle Drive to the expectant attendees.
Promoter Andre Williams was ecstatic to see the big turnout and support that the party received from the patrons who got here out to assist him have a good time his September 10 birthday.
“The patrons responded well to the over two month’s promotion. The people really got here out. The turnout was huge and the vibes was great. The people were completely satisfied to see Valiant; nevertheless, some people were perturbed that they didn’t get to see Chronic Law. A few of them said that regardless that they did get to see him [perform], it didn’t affect them in anyway since the party was good,” shared Williams.
The seasoned promoter said he believes Chronic Law owes his fans a proof as to why he left the venue.
“He was booked for the event and he advertised for the event. His fans got word of that and, because of this, many individuals got here out to see him perform. If he respects his fans he should rightfully tell them why he showed as much as the venue after which left,” he said.
For his part, Williams shared his experience of the chain of events.
“Chronic Law got here to event. I personally went for him and waited for his entourage and security team to park their vehicles. We made one motion contained in the venue. In a bizarre twist, he began demanding that everyone on the skin be allowed free entry. Without anybody even objecting to it or adding a voice to it, the artiste suddenly left the venue. We’re professionals at what we do, so we had to carry our ground, because we couldn’t afford for the whole show to drag apart,” he said.
Still, the birthday celebrant wanted to point out appreciation for individuals who made the show the success that it was.
“I thank Valiant for coming through and doing his thing… We had a surprise performance by dancehall artiste Jamal, who journeyed from Montego Bay, St James, simply to be an element of Instahype. The sound systems — DJ Didi from Team X-tream — I lift my hat off to him and likewise Boom Boom. Individuals are talking about his set. He settled the dance and made the vibes right before the performances. ZJ West from ZIP 103 FM gave a very good showing as well. [However,] there have been issues with the sound and equipment, so DJ Shawn didn’t get to play.”
Up-and-coming dancehall artiste Ikonnic, who was a patron on the event, told the Jamaica Observer that the performers definitely delivered and he was greater than pleased.
“Instahype was a very good look. I give the atmosphere 10 out of 10. I give the vibes 10 out of 10 as well. The selectors stuck to the task and it worked. The guest artistes definitely delivered. Right away, I’m just searching for the following Instahype event. Most definitely!” he said.
Although completely satisfied with the general show, female patron Tanesha, expressed disappointment that, after she was highly anticipating Chronic Law’s performance, the dancehall star left fans hanging.
“I enjoyed Valiant’s [performance], but I used to be most disillusioned that Chronic Law got here to the venue and left because I desired to see him. I like his music and I’ve never seen him live, so I used to be really looking forward to his performance. I’m much more disillusioned by the way through which he left. All in all, it was a very good party and it was fun…it lived as much as its name,” she said, adding the selectors didn’t disappoint even with rain delaying the beginning.
