I have to admit, I really didn't feel like going out last night. I wasn't feeling to well and would have much rather preferred to stay in and watch the new
HBO movie, "Recount." Although I was tired I still dragged myself out of bed because there were so many parties going on for Memorial Day I knew I'd be missing out on a good time if I stayed in.
(Photo: ThreeKings Banner)
My choice party of the night was ThreeKings "Anticipation" at Strata (915 Broadway) (I didn't even make back up plans because I knew it was going to blast)...or so I thought.
Venue: I'm not the biggest fan of
Strata, but I usually have an ok time when I go there. I also know how hard it is for promoters to have a YBP party at any venue in NYC. I hear it can be quite the impossible task.
The Line: As usual the line was practically around the corner like most ThreeKing parties. They had two lines, one for models and one for the "regular people." So my girl and I hopped on the long line, since we clearly weren't models. We were only in line for 10 minutes, it was very organized and the line went fast. Good job folk at the front door!
(Photo: People just standing, NOT dancing.)
Cover: I hear folks paid between $10-$25 to get in the club. I felt sorry for one dude when he handed the lady $20 and she told him no it was $25. They went back and forth because the lady at the door told him it was $20 and as soon as he stepped foot inside they told him another price. SMH. Him and his crew left and I would have too! The covers for dudes are really getting crazy now and days.
(Photo: The hundreds of females in Strata)
Crowd: I was pleasantly surprised to see so many new faces at a Three Kings party (I guess the regulars were on vacation). I usually can't get in the door without running into at least 10 people I know. However, as I looked around the room I noticed that there were nothing but females. The male to female ratio was insane! Promoters you have to do something about promoting to men, whether it's lowering the prices or another strategy! There were just way to many females in there.
(Photo: NYFab! Correspondent Linsey at the bar)
Music: D.J. Velocity was on the 1's and 2's and people we're not dancing, instead they were doing a two step because the music was ehhhh. Most D.J.'s play the old school music at the end of the party, but for some reason he was playing it in the beginning when people hadn't even had half their drink yet (You know when you're tipsy at the end of the night dancing to the old school beats, well that's how it's supposed to be). To all promoters and D.J.'s please listen to the wise advice of
BostonFab:
"The role of the DJ is to get the party hype; to get people dancing. It is not your job to identify how many single ladies are in the room, it is not your job to find out who has money in their pocket; you are not there to try out your new music (music you created on your PC), or practice your scratching skills, nor is it your purpose to play only music YOU like and ignore the rest of us who actually paid to be there. Your role, once again is to get us dancing. Don't put it on the bartenders to get us drunk enough to get with your vibe. "
(Photo: The d.j. booth)
SIGH.
He also played way to many "chick" songs. I watched dudes throw their hands up in frustration as he continued to blast Beyonce, Lil' Mo, etc. I felt bad for the guys in the room. My girl and I gave up after a couple hours when the music didn't change.My sources tell me around 1:45 a.m. -2:00 a.m. the party and music got much better.
The good news is that "Recount" was on again when I came home (lol)!
I give this party a Fab 3 (but I really blame it on the D.J. and lack of men) Was there a game on or something? Let me know!:)
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