Amnesia
Boat Cruise 2007 Edition: The Soundtrack To Our Lives Date: Friday
6th July 2007 Location: Enterprise 2000. Downtown,
Toronto Promotions: Ian Andre Espinet, Starting
from Scratch and Jason Chambers Click
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so we on the move again and this rounds we decided to switch things up and try
a different beat. We always hear about this Amnesia dance an ting - so you know...
since we have hot foot and it involved a boat cruise ... surreee why not! Before
we break it down, here's a synopsis of what Amnesia is all about. Amnesia
was created in late August 1999, based on a conversation between Ian Andre Espinet
(I.A.E), Mark G. (Starting from Scratch) and Jason Chambers (Attitude Sound Crew).
The inaugural Amnesia event took place in September 1999 in response to the fact
that the club scene in Toronto failed to play music outside of the parameters
of that which was current. As such, certain musical genres were found neglected
almost as though D.J.s and patrons had AMNESIA. Armed with musical knowledge,
Amnesia began with a mandate to play Classic House and Old School, and today has
grown to encompass New Jack Swing, Golden Era Hip Hop, Classic Slow Jams, and
Retro including 70s and 80s television themes packaged as Scratch's Honky
Hits. So
yes people, you know what that meant? Ammm NO Soca.... NO Reggae! Someone please
pass us a drink! lol. True to boat cruise fashion, d'lime started the night off
in the parking lot.... coolers were out, jams were blaring and the crowd was getting
into the mood. Boarding began at 10pm sharp and our AMNESIA adventure began. We
have to admit... boy we hear some tunes that just made you go - whoooaaaa remember
dis one??!! With Scratch on the one's and two's anything was possible and
we were all treated to old school, classic house, retro, new jack swing (80s/early
90s R&B), classic slow jams and even television show themes. Yes, I think
they buss out the Jefferson yes.... lol... real jokes. The
food on board was provide by Nando's chicken and trust us... TJJ loves us some
Nando's chicken!! So you know that went down sweet, sweet!! Next ting, boat docking
and time to go. Amnesia was an experience - a good one at that! Much love to Ian
Andre Espinet & the Crew. Catch you next rounds! TRW |