Tuesday 23rd November, 2010 3 with Ivan Alvis Star Track Album or the young people (the ter view…and a teeni-boppers, in partic- little bit of gyrat- Fular), it was exhilarat- ing as well! ing! For the older folks, it was Sporting an deafening. And for those who impressive had to hang around at the Mohawk haircut, entrance, for hours, before Sean Paul got being admitted into the the young ones Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, moving and if was frustrating. grooving. He Admitted, it was a last was full of ener- minute change of venue, gy on stage, and mainly due to the inclement he gave the weather Colombo was experi- impression that encing, that caused all this he simply loves hassle. it when people The organizers were busy give him that marking out the seating energy back. arrangements in the VIP And the teeni- enclosure, and that resulted boppers, in the long wait. But all their upfront, did effort came to zero when it just that. was time for the Kingston- However, I must admit Sean Paul's impressive Mohawk haircut born dancehall superstar to that most of his songs But make his grand appearance. sound the same. And on the I'm quite ceratin the crowd can't His DJ and his backup night of Saturday, that congregated in front of singer came on stage to a November 13th, 2010, it wait to share it with my fans." the stage (numbering about Sean Paul has a scheduled thunderous roar from the became very monotonous. 100), would have gone home audience. They got behind the Believe me, there were quite a concert in Norway today, fol- with satisfaction - having had lowed by one in Switzerland console and then boomed few who expressed the same the rare and unexpected The Flood away with the introductory sentiments on this issue. I (November 25th), and opportunity of seeing Sean music…and then all hell actually thought his back up Finland (November 27th). Paul live in action, at TOUCH- To sum it all up, I would broke lose - even before Sean singer has a better voice. ING DISTANCE. Take That Paul made his appearance! His two female dancers say the teeni-boppers, Infact, quite a few did have upfront, enjoyed the evening's The two guys made it obvi- were moving about, trying the opportunity of holding entertainment but, for the ously clear that Sean Paul their utmost to add colour Sean Paul's hand, for a few Standing, on the edge of for- Where there once was, ah, majority (not a large crowd, wants his audience upfront, and glamour with their danc- seconds, while he was in ever then everything came along thought), it was a very monot- and in touching distance. And ing prowess, but they didn't action. At the start of whatever onous affair, and an 'ear- with that cue, the boppers quite sizzle on stage! And there were others who Shouting love at the world Although no one understood rushed and planted them- At one pont, I was saying a cracking' experience as Back then, we were like cave- We were holding back the were able to get hold of face selves in front of the stage. silent prayer that the massive towels Sean Paul threw into well…with some (including men flood Those VIPs (Rs.14,000 tick- structure, holding the Indoor the younger folks) labelling We'd beam at the moon and Learning how to dance the the audience, after a quick et holders) who believed they Stadium lights, wouldn't come Sean Paul's performance as the stars rain clean up. could take in the scene, com- crashing down because of the crap. Then we forgave them There were more of them The Grammy-winning fortably seated, had to stand SOUND emanating from the But I was surprised to see than us superstar, who caught the right throughout the duration stage. Thank goodness it held a lady (I would say, the young We will meet you where the Now they'll never dance world's attention in 2002 with of the concert. good for a full 90 minutes. his breakout hit, "Gimme The at heart type) not far from lights are again Some of the boppers, who Unfortunately, there were a The defenders, of the faith Light," is currently working where I was seated, in deep couldn't make it to the front, few who found the niose on a new one. slumber. we are Although no one understood decided to make use of their extremely difficult to bear Where the thunder turns There were more of them "I'm trying to get it out by Wonder how she could seats to gain more height. and left the Stadium before it early next year. The path I'm have ever fallen asleep, with around than us They stood on them for a bet- was all over. They'll run so hard we'll tear Learning how to dance the on musically is exciting and I all that din! the ground away rain We were holding back the You know, no one dies, in flood these love town lies They said we'd never dance Seen 'n' Heard Through our love drowned again HEARD…many are lured by the eyes My home greed for big money. And they are We'll watch you sleep tonight We will meet you where the even prepared to put aside their lights are pride in order to grab what is being Although no one understood The defenders, of the faith offered. We were holding back the we are town She is well aware of the conse- flood Where the thunder turns quences, and the raging controver- Learning how to dance the around x-Steelers, Edward In Germany, Eddie is sy that surround the big bucks, but rain They'll run so hard we'll tear (Eddie) Joseph, is in employed during the day she is going for it, she says. We were holding back the the ground away Etown, with his beau- and tackles the night Wonder how she would react if flood tiful four-year-old daugh- scene, whenever the she does find the going pretty They said we'd never dance Although no one understood ter, Samantha. opportunity comes his tough, and not to her liking! again There were more of them Eddie, who now lives way. More peevishness! than us in Germany, told "Star He works with his wife, Bleeding, but none of us Learning how to dance the Track" that he is here, as a duo - occasionally, he leaving rain mainly to see his home- says - but performs with a Pen Pals Watch your mouth, son (Learning how to dance the folks, and also to intro- few German bands on a ! Name: Archana Tharupathi Or you'll find yourself float- rain) duce Samantha to her more regular basis. Vithanage. ing home There were more of them grandparents. "We can't do the duo ! Age: 19. Here we come now on a dark than us "My last trip here was thing in a big way ! Gender: Male. star Now they'll never dance in 2006, and I'm so happy because of little ! Address: 827, Thammannapur, Seeing demons, not what we again. to back and to see the Samantha. Someone has ! are. Now we'll never dance again. wonderful happenings in got to be with her at Thabuttegama. Colombo, and also my night." ! Hobbies/Interests: Collecting Tiny minds and eager hands Oh ahh, Oh ahh, Oh ahh, Oh home town, in Eddie goes back to stamps, watching films, listening to Will try to strike but now ahh, Oh aah, Oh ahh, Oh Battaramulla." Germany this week and music and Facebook. will end today. ahh... However, Eddie's almost immediately has ! If you are keen to be listed in Pen arrival wasn't all that to move into action at a Pals, send us your name, age, gender, There's progress now where * Sent by: Kylie (Pretty pleasant - he came on the gig. address, hobbies/interests, school/occu- there once was none, Girl) of Colombo day Colombo was hit by There is a possibility of floods. Eddie coming this way pation, and e-mail address (if any). "It took us a while to again, in February next ! The postal address is: Ivan Alvis, C/o World Singles Chart get home, and Samantha year (2011). "Star Track," The Island, 223, was kind of exhausted, "If all goes well, I may Bloemendhal Road, Colombo 13. Or you 1. Only Girl (Nn The World) - Rihanna. especially after the nearly be here for some of the could mail the details to: 2. Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars. 10-hour flight." World Cup matches." Edward and Samantha [email protected] 3. Just A Dream - Nelly. 4. We R Who We R - Ke$ha. 5. DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love - Usher, feat. Pitbull. 6. Firework - Katy Perry. 7. Raise Your Glass - Pink. 8. Dynamite - Taio Cruz. Akon defends Jackson collaboration 9. Teenage Dream - Katy Perry. 10.Like A G-6 - Far East Movement, feat. Cataracs & Dev. kon has hit back at will.i.am's criti- friend of mine, I just think that's disre- cism of his collaboration with spectful. 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