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Hundreds of patrons descended on the Police Officers’ Club Course on Hope Road to ‘galang bad’ during a riproaring soca-dancehall session, ‘Brunch and Soca: Riddim and Rum’ last Friday.
Female patrons, dressed in sexy outfits, were treated to a steady stream of music from a virtual who’s who of bona fide party pleasers like Young Chow; DJ Q; Selectah Kerry and Patrick the Hypeman; DJ Peckham, Kidd and Entourage; Selector Watty; and Franco and Brush .
The early vibes were created by Selector Watty, and the duo Franco and Bush, who played popular hits such as Kerwin Du Boi’s Monster Whiner, Fadda Fox’s Ducking, and Yung Breda’s The Greatest Bend Ova.
Heavy-hitters such as Young Chow and DJ Peckham turned up later and spewed out a heady mix of hit songs such as Mical Teja’s Energy; Full Blown’s No Sweetness, featuring Kes; and Machel Montana’s uptempo Her Mudda, which ensured that the socaphiles had an incredible time and could ‘wuk up a sweat’.
The premium, all-inclusive event blazed a scorching trail at this memorable Carnival pre-event.
Jonell ‘Hova’ Goodluck, aka the Brunch King, was pleased with the turnout for the event whose Riddim & Rum theme was crafted specifically for Jamaica.
“The event was a huge success as it captured the island’s deep rooted love for music and rum, two pillars of Jamaican culture. The DJ lineup knew how to move a crowd, a high-energy mix of soca, dancehall, and few global hits to keep the vibes high ... it was pure shellings!” Goodluck said.
Patrons were kept hydrated throughout the high-adrenaline event and when they got ravenously hungry, they were treated to a wonderful smorgasbord of delectable delights at ‘Brunch and Soca’
“The feedback on the cuisine last year was incredible, and we raised the bar even higher this time given the rave reviews from Friday’s event. The dedicated vegan station with flavourful, Caribbean-inspired plant-based options was a big hit this year, alongside our usual spread of premium dishes. There was something delicious for every palate,” he said.
The next stop on the Brunch and Soca tour is Atlanta on Sunday, May 25, at Palm Beach ATL.
“This marks the brand’s début in the city, promising a premium, cuisine-inclusive experience with top-tier DJs and vibrant energy,” Goodluck said.
Goodluck has built a strong brand with the series following editions in New York City and Miami in the United States, and several Caribbean territories, including Barbados and St Vincent.
“Brunch and Soca has grown significantly over the past year. We expanded into new markets like Dubai, London, and Jamaica, while strengthening our presence in key places like New York and Trinidad. Our events consistently sell out faster ... social media engagement is up, and we’ve secured major partnerships with luxury venues and sponsors,” Goodluck said.
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