The Grey Republic

I go to the Jazz Reggae Fest every year, for the last 4 or 5 years. Ive always enjoyed myself. This time was no different. I cant lie, I wasnt there to see the majority of the acts. I just wanted to see Q-tip and Nas… and Barrington Levy, who did not preform Champion (my theme song lol) and slightly broke my heart lol.

My birthday is either right before or during memorial day every year. So this has become part of what I plan to do for my birthday for the past few years. Some how, every time I go, I see old friends and make new friends and have a pretty damn good time.

BUT! Here are some things you should do going to this event.

1. Bring Money, water and snacks. There is authentic Jamacian and soul food there. There is also all kinds of other ethnic food there. But! its kinda expensive. So what Im saying is, bring money to eat something tasty. Bring snacks and water so you dont spend 50 dollars a day up there. Its very well possible. I usually do! lol
2. Bring a bag with something to sit on. They dont allow chairs or anything like that. So a blanket, or towel works. But I’d be willing to bet youre GOING to lay down at some point. Bring a blanket or sheet to stretch out on.
3. It is GOING to be hot. This year was only kind of hot. The last few years, SUPER HOT. dress accordingly.
4. RE: Dressing Accordingly. ALL the women that show up DO! And its super awesome.
5. Alot of women attend this event. Its great. Super great. Sun dresses all over the place.
6. This event is held on grass. Dont wear special flossy shoes. I see people bitch and complain EVERY YEAR. lol
7. Go with the biggest group of people you can. Or meet up with people there. The more people youre with. The better time youre gonna have. This is not just me saying that. But Ive seen alot of big groups of people have a great time.

Thats really the best advice I can give.

Lastly, Id like to say, that I DID NOT know that Q-Tip was such a very live performer!! This man shut it down. I didnt even stick around for Raphel Sadiq!

And the big finish

This man got on the screen base and basically finish shutting it down. I was in awe… Thats a real hiphoper right there. This man puts hella energy into his preformance. I HAVE To go see Tribe at Rock The Bells this August!