[Digga D]

Before i start the thread in its usual anual fashion i thought i would share this info that was brought to my attention as not all on here is on facebook.

read up below:

On September 29th 2009, Samuel spent a whole night in a Notting Hill police station cell after being harassed, sworn at, CS gassed, racially abused and beaten at the hands of the officers involved. In the morning he was cautioned, on a charge of public disorder, officers claiming Samuel swore and assaulted a police officer.

As many of us know Samuel personally, i think we can safely say that this young, hardworking family man, who has been in no trouble with the law before has been the victim of a sickening miscarriage of justice, but please read below for the facts so you may make your own decision......

That evening Samuel was busking outside South Kensington station, a place he has performed many times before and also a place he is totally entitled to perform at barring any complaints. While briefly speaking on his phone, two officers, male and female approached and abruptly asked him to stop talking….. Sam replied, asking if there had been a complaint? (Samuel being very aware of the laws surrounding busking as he has done so for over ten years.) The female said that there had indeed been a complaint made. Samuel replied, "ok I'll pack up" this being a request and procedure he has encountered countless times. The male officer asked "do you have a permit?". Sam's response was "No? i've been playing here for 8 years and this particular council don't issue permits". The male officer then asks demeaningly, "Why do you think they don't issue permits?" This is where the events started to turn……

Samuel told the officer "its fine, you've done your job, I'm going to move, let me pack up my things" However, upon Samuel trying to walk in front of his pans to pack up, the Police officer told him to stop. Then the officer asked "why don't you have a licence to busk in the underground?" He replied" I do have a licence, but I prefer to busk outdoors, but anyway, you've asked me to pack up and that is cool, i'm moving."

While Sam tried to pack up his pans, the officer said abruptly "Stop, I'm speaking to you". Sam says defensively (well aware of the use of bad language and threatening body language) "whats wrong, little man?" (the PO was short). The PO responds "what did you say?" Sam answers "little man, you're acting like a little man. I'm packing up its fine. The PO says" if you say little man one more time, you're nicked" Sam replies, "don't be silly, you can't arrest somebody for calling you little man, little man".

At that point the officer grabbed Samuel's hands, (over the instrument) and tried to quickly hand cuff him. Confused by the aggressiveness and quick actions of the officer, Samuel grabbed his left hand to stop him hand cuffing, and asked "why are you arresting me?"
both officers shouted "Stop resisting!", Samuel again asked "why are you arresting me?" The officers struggled to put the handcuffs on sam swiftly, fumbling the cuffs carelessly. At that point sam being pushed, knocked his Steel pans over, straight away causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage to his instruments a huge crash/noise escalating the situation.

Suddenly, the officer pulled out his CS spray and without any warning sprayed sam in the face. At the same time backup arrived in the form of two more passing officers. Samuel was forced to the ground, Samuel then started to vomit while on the ground as the CS gas started to reach his airways, eyes and chest. Samuel pleaded to be let up as he was beginning to choke on his own vomit but his requests fell on deaf ears. They jumped in and assaulted Samuel while handcuffing him .Samuel, now vomiting, disorientated and incredibly nauseous, begs again "please let me up, please let me up". At that point sam'e eye site blurred as he was restrained (knee in the back/arms twisted behind) in his own bile. At this point Samuel endured an officer kneeling on his back whispering into his ear, : you ################ing b***k ################, you b***k ################" . The officers pulled Sam up of the floor still whispering in his ear…… Sam believes that this was an entirely different officer to the ones already involved. They put Samuel in the van and drove him to the station.

Asked at the station which one had said these horrendous racial remarks….all officers looked at each other, shrugged and said "not me?" Samuel received facial scarring and unquantifiable mental stress at the hands of these officers.



The police say there is no CCTV camera catching any of this action……..

He awaits his trial and we must rouse support for Samuel in any way possible. Samuel has worked tirelessly for good causes throughout the last 20 years and is a dedicated family man who has never shown any indication that he is a violent person. Ask anyone who has met Samuel and they will agree he is a pillar of the community and a great role model to all the kids he has taught and brought up. This could not have happened to a more unworthy person that Samuel as we all know so please do something to help otherwise this type of thing will continue to be gotten away with by the authorities………



UPDATE: FRIDAY 26TH MARCH 2010

Samuel was found guilty of all charges in court (2 counts of assaulting of an officer/1 count of resisting arrest), the Police colluding with no evidence against him. He faces prison time or a hefty fine unless he appeals and is to be sentenced on THURSDAY 1ST APRIL 2010….PLEASE ADD OTHERS TO THIS GROUP!!!

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I brought this topic up also for the fact that these kind of OFFICERS are going to be the ones who will in the end spoil we carnival due to their RACIAL views?

[Digga D]

Okay last nite was the launch of Masquerade 2000 (M2K) at Stratford Rex. Theire chosen theme this year is "The Gift" Hopefully we can get a report on how it went down.

The following up and coming events to look forward to are as follows:

• Dragons Mas Band & Release D Riddim Presents this year's theme of "Underworld Uprising".
  
  This is today 28th March at INN ON THE GREEN
  3-5 Thorpe Close
  Ladbroke Grove
  London
  W10 5XL
  
  ****NOTE ****
  
  The RDR crew will be heading up to READING & HUDDERSFIELD CARNIVAL at the end of May and beginning of July respectively, with ‘Big Pappy’ Martin Jay and Shakatak with the newly formed Mas band with the theme Palancing Gladiators,
  
  D ‘NCREDABLE MAS!!
  
  Welcome to Facebook | Facebook
  
  We will be launching Registrations for those carnivals here as well!
  
  More info to follow!
  

• Flagz Mas Band have their launch next sat 3rd April. Theme has not been announced so i guess its probably on the night?
  
  This is at Excelsior Night Club
  191 -195 Balham High Road
  SW12 9BE

• Bachanal Mas Band again try to set the level of mas with their theme for 2010 "Traditions". Launching on 10th April or alternatively see the other OFFICIAL BMAS thread.
  
  This is at Abbey Bar
  30-33 Minories
  London
  EC3N 1DD
  

• Burroketts UK Mas Band have their launch on the 17th April. Theme is also TBA.
  
  @ Black Grape Live
  268 West Green Road
  Haringey,
  London N15 3QR
  
  ***NOTE***
  
  JdC costumes will be on show at our launch on bank holiday 3rd May 2010..more details soon!
  

Thats it for the mean time, but i'm sure as it boils over more will rise to the top to keep you in the loop (",)

bless up d MACCO'S from the outside lookin in ..

[Soca-Honey]

"bless up d MACCO'S from the outside"...oui! Whaddup!?

The incident relating to Samuel is dispicable, thanks for posting that story as I wasn't aware of those events which took place.

Great info to get the thread going too [its gonna be a looooong summer]! I was just biding my time [obviously took too long] before starting a NHC thread but in true sibling rivalry style you beat me to it bruh!

Hurry up with the pics from the launches!!!

OH and BTW Bachanal Mas' launch is on Saturday 10th April 2010 not on the 11th!!! SMDH!!!

[uksoca]

Cheers for the mention, just would like to say that the launch is on the 10TH of April and not the 11th

Originally Posted by Digga D

Okay last nite was the launch of Masquerade 2000 (M2K) at Stratford Rex. Theire chosen theme this year is "The Gift" Hopefully we can get a report on how it went down.

The following up and coming events to look forward to are as follows:

• Dragons Mas Band & Release D Riddim Presents this year's theme of "Underworld Uprising".
  
  This is today 28th March at INN ON THE GREEN
  3-5 Thorpe Close
  Ladbroke Grove
  London
  W10 5XL
  
  ****NOTE ****
  
  The RDR crew will be heading up to READING & HUDDERSFIELD CARNIVAL at the end of May and beginning of July respectively, with ‘Big Pappy’ Martin Jay and Shakatak with the newly formed Mas band with the theme Palancing Gladiators,
  
  D ‘NCREDABLE MAS!!
  
  Welcome to Facebook | Facebook
  
  We will be launching Registrations for those carnivals here as well!
  
  More info to follow!
  

• Flagz Mas Band have their launch next sat 3rd April. Theme has not been announced so i guess its probably on the night?
  
  This is at Excelsior Night Club
  191 -195 Balham High Road
  SW12 9BE

• Bachanal Mas Band again try to set the level of mas with their theme for 2010 "Traditions". Launching on 11th April or alternatively see the other OFFICIAL BMAS thread.
  
  This is at Abbey Bar
  30-33 Minories
  London
  EC3N 1DD
  

• Burroketts UK Mas Band have their launch on the 17th April. Theme is also TBA.
  
  @ Black Grape Live
  268 West Green Road
  Haringey,
  London N15 3QR
  
  ***NOTE***
  
  JdC costumes will be on show at our launch on bank holiday 3rd May 2010..more details soon!
  

Thats it for the mean time, but i'm sure as it boils over more will rise to the top to keep you in the loop (",)

bless up d MACCO'S from the outside lookin in ..

[socadiva70]

Originally Posted by Digga D

Okay last nite was the launch of Masquerade 2000 (M2K) at Stratford Rex. Theire chosen theme this year is "The Gift" Hopefully we can get a report on how it went down.

The following up and coming events to look forward to are as follows:

• Dragons Mas Band & Release D Riddim Presents this year's theme of "Underworld Uprising".
  
  This is today 28th March at INN ON THE GREEN
  3-5 Thorpe Close
  Ladbroke Grove
  London
  W10 5XL
  
  ****NOTE ****
  
  The RDR crew will be heading up to READING & HUDDERSFIELD CARNIVAL at the end of May and beginning of July respectively, with ‘Big Pappy’ Martin Jay and Shakatak with the newly formed Mas band with the theme Palancing Gladiators,
  
  D ‘NCREDABLE MAS!!
  
  Welcome to Facebook | Facebook
  
  We will be launching Registrations for those carnivals here as well!
  
  More info to follow!
  

• Flagz Mas Band have their launch next sat 3rd April. Theme has not been announced so i guess its probably on the night?
  
  This is at Excelsior Night Club
  191 -195 Balham High Road
  SW12 9BE

• Bachanal Mas Band again try to set the level of mas with their theme for 2010 "Traditions". Launching on 11th April or alternatively see the other OFFICIAL BMAS thread.
  
  This is at Abbey Bar
  30-33 Minories
  London
  EC3N 1DD
  

• Burroketts UK Mas Band have their launch on the 17th April. Theme is also TBA. theme is Renaissance
  
  @ Black Grape Live
  268 West Green Road
  Haringey,
  London N15 3QR
  
  ***NOTE***
  
  JdC costumes will be on show at our launch on bank holiday 3rd May 2010..more details soon!
  Presentation is Hands on deck
  

Thats it for the mean time, but i'm sure as it boils over more will rise to the top to keep you in the loop (",)

bless up d MACCO'S from the outside lookin in ..

just a couple of fill ins!!!

[Soca-Honey]

Oooh the 'Renaissance', I look forward to seeing the portrayl of that - should be good!

[socadiva70]

Originally Posted by Soca-Honey

Oooh the 'Renaissance', I look forward to seeing the portrayl of that - should be good!

Basically Burrokeets Uk has been around fo 20 years, so they have taken certain themes over the last 20 years, and brought them up to date.

[Digga D]

sorry B mas i did realise like later on during d day cos i was talkin with someone about the date n they put me in d right place even though i clean took it from d fb page too...

apologies (",)

so 1 more day to go for Flagz i might pass n show some support

ps: hehe dais d second time now eh Soca Honey Hi5 !!! lol

[Soca-Honey]

Originally Posted by socadiva70

Basically Burrokeets Uk has been around fo 20 years, so they have taken certain themes over the last 20 years, and brought them up to date.

Oh I see....nice!!



several launches pass already yet no pics in this thread!? Me and the 200+ viewers so far would like to see pics! Digga???

[uksoca]

i was just about to say the same so far:
Dragons Launch
M2k Pre launch x 2
Bachanal mas Launch
Burrokeets Launch
Flagz Launch

coming up:
M2k Launch
JDC Launch
Poison UK Launch
Genesis Launch
South Connections Launch

and yet not one pic!!!
thread creator what going on??? lol yea

Originally Posted by Soca-Honey

Oh I see....nice!!



several launches pass already yet no pics in this thread!? Me and the 200+ viewers so far would like to see pics! Digga???

[haitianprince]

Originally Posted by Digga D

Okay last nite was the launch of Masquerade 2000 (M2K) at Stratford Rex. Theire chosen theme this year is "The Gift" Hopefully we can get a report on how it went down.

The following up and coming events to look forward to are as follows:

• Dragons Mas Band & Release D Riddim Presents this year's theme of "Underworld Uprising".
  
  This is today 28th March at INN ON THE GREEN
  3-5 Thorpe Close
  Ladbroke Grove
  London
  W10 5XL
  
  ****NOTE ****
  
  The RDR crew will be heading up to READING & HUDDERSFIELD CARNIVAL at the end of May and beginning of July respectively, with ‘Big Pappy’ Martin Jay and Shakatak with the newly formed Mas band with the theme Palancing Gladiators,
  
  D ‘NCREDABLE MAS!!
  
  Welcome to Facebook | Facebook
  
  We will be launching Registrations for those carnivals here as well!
  
  More info to follow!
  

• Flagz Mas Band have their launch next sat 3rd April. Theme has not been announced so i guess its probably on the night?
  
  This is at Excelsior Night Club
  191 -195 Balham High Road
  SW12 9BE

• Bachanal Mas Band again try to set the level of mas with their theme for 2010 "Traditions". Launching on 10th April or alternatively see the other OFFICIAL BMAS thread.
  
  This is at Abbey Bar
  30-33 Minories
  London
  EC3N 1DD
  

• Burroketts UK Mas Band have their launch on the 17th April. Theme is also TBA.
  
  @ Black Grape Live
  268 West Green Road
  Haringey,
  London N15 3QR
  
  ***NOTE***
  
  JdC costumes will be on show at our launch on bank holiday 3rd May 2010..more details soon!
  

Thats it for the mean time, but i'm sure as it boils over more will rise to the top to keep you in the loop (",)

bless up d MACCO'S from the outside lookin in ..

lmao

[Soca-Honey]

*Bump*

[Digga D]

First thing is first i mus apologies for the lack of pics clips etc on the bands but i aint d only one who seen em ppls real fraid 2 post tings up.

Any how i was fortunate to touch bass with the British Calypsonian Association Tent that held the Groovy Soca Monarch competition last night and i must say i real upset i didnt capture the moment with the camera! oh boi! some real characters up in there!

As it goes here are the results:

1st Place - Cleopatra - Dont Talk The Talk
2nd Place - Rev B - We Going Up
3rd Place - Helena B - Bumpa Wine

www.socanews.com | articles | Cleopatra cups the London Groovy Soca Monarch Title

[Soca-Honey]

Bruv!!

"People", which "People"? LOL the Macco's?

What happened to your camera!?

I was looking forward to seeing a vid.


Anyhoos...


For those "part-timers" who will be indoors on Friday, nursing their heads from the night before at RDR, Poisons Lime @ Sports Cafe or Socalicious - you can catch BACHANAL MAS costumes and a performance on The Michael Ball Show on Friday 27/08/2010 on ITV1 from 3pm - 4pm!