» Guinness: Live It Up

Guinness threw a casual event with a true island feel, in honor of all Caribbean festivities. Brooklyn houses more people of Caribbean decent than any other New York borough, making it the perfect location to party. “The Queens” of Chop and Quench belly danced, sang and strutted to African music, while the crowd enjoyed their seduction.

Chop and Quench delivered a message of global unity and their horns sounded to praise, “man’s enhancement of life”. Words of inner-peace were delivered, as the drums beat in honor of “man learning to seek true happiness”. “We are not meant to pay to live. God created a world where people should live for free,” he announced to The 1896 Studio and Stage. All the while, island flags waved and large plates of curry goat, plantains with rice and peas scented the venue.

Guinness kept the glasses flowing in preparation for headliner Gyptain. Bushwick could not contain itself once he and his long dreads swung across the spotlight. The tall, dark and handsome Gyptain did not sound the same live…he sounded even better. The Jamaican favorite “Hold Yuh” brought in great vibes. Guinness really outdid themselves. You don’t have to be in a stuffy venue, serving tiny hor d’evours to have a great time. Caribbean folks know how to turn up.