Strike a pose. - Laranzo Dacres photosLaranzo Dacres, Star Writer
Partygoers did not care to figure out what 'Stulla' meant, or was, but instead busied themselves drinking and dancing at the jam-packed second instalment of Guinness Stulla Wednesdays, held at The New Quad, in New Kingston, last week.
An elated Gary Dixon, brand manager for Guinness, said the response has been amazing.
"We knew that people wanted a dancehall night. But, we didn't know that the people really wanted it this badly," Dixon said.
"The combination between Guinness, Quad and Mavado has been amazing," he added.
He also encouraged patrons to continue coming out to the weekly series, as there will be ticket giveaways for the Arthur Guinness Celebration to be held at the National Stadium on October 23.
"After that we will have the crazy vibe going into Christmas," he added.
The New Quad-exclusive event was attended by Mavado, who was responsible for the name of the series, inspired by one of his popular songs of the same name. Beenie Man also came out to party, so did Future Fambo, Nikki Z, Flexxx, Kibaki, Singing Sweet and other members from the entertainment fraternity.
At minutes after 11 p.m., the event was packed numerous women who came out early to take advantage of the ladies-free-before-midnight deal, and they were numerous!
"Stulla represents a part of the dancehall culture, you know the whole gyalist mentality. So, it's genuinely a good vibe, both the ladies and the men will love the vibe," said Ibrahim 'Ib' Konteh, PR and marketing officer for The New Quad.
"The September-to-October period is normally a slow period for clubs everywhere but, as you can see right now, we are at full capacity, really," he added.
He continued: "The club scene has been missing an authentic dancehall night for years now, and that is what we are bringing back with this series."
Music for the night was provided by resident selectors Boom Boom, Arif Cooper and the Fresh Team.
Songs were played from a diverse group of deejays and both 'Gully' and 'Gaza' camps were aptly represented on the turntables. Judging by the reaction of the patrons, they enjoyed the mix.
"Mi naa lie, it shot! A di first mi a come an mi a tell yuh mi affi come back 'cause is a cool, nice vibe," one patron told THE STAR.
Guinness bucket deals were also a feature of the party.
"Keep coming out every Wed- nesday, as every week we will be keeping it fresh, with different selectors, but still maintaining a strong and enjoyable party vibe," Ib said.
The party came to an end at 4:30 a.m.
Left: This looks like a 'Stulla pose'. Right: Women invasion.
Left: Ghetto Bomb of the Big Ship family hangs out. Right: Intense stares.
Left: Having fun. Right: Hotties out in their numbers.