Krista Henry, Staff Reporter

Sean Kingston tried to keep his performance as Jamaican as possible, with a spin on the turntables while showing his love for Jamaica at the Coca-Cola Presents Sean Kingston in Concert at the National Golf Academy on Saturday night.

Coming on after 1 a.m., Sean Kingston performed in Kingston for the first time as he gave the crowd his hit songs, breaking to big up the country, the performers, Big Ship, Haiti, the Gully and the Gaza, as he said, “nowhere nice like Jamaica.” Coming onstage to Mi Love, Kingston received a slew of cheers from the packed venue as he kept his hit songs coming like Face Drop, Take You There, Beautiful Girls declaring that he wanted a beautiful Jamaican girl, and ending with Fire Burnin’. In between songs Sean kept the vibe going, calling up Beenie Man, who he declared a friend and someone he admired, who gave the crowd pieces of his songs such as Woman A Call Mi.

Kingston showed his knowledge of current music in a face-off with his Trinidadian/Canadian disc jock as Kingston got forwards and cheers for songs such as Assassin’s Hands Up Inna Di Air, Serani’s Skip to ma Luu and Stephen McGregor’s Cyaa Friend Again. Declaring a moment of silence for Haiti, Kingston expressed his joy that Jamaica thus far had been spared any natural disasters and urged patrons to support their neighbouring island.

It was after 3 a.m. on Sunday morning when a disgruntled Elephant Man, after having his set cut short by police officers, unapologetically announced that fellow deejay and unscheduled performer Beenie Man had “mashed up” the Coca-Cola Presents Sean Kingston in Concert.

Receiving boos from the disgruntled audience for ‘dissing’ the self-styled King of the Dancehall, Elephant Man made his way offstage after just getting the energy started in his shortened set. After being called up by Sean Kingston earlier in the night, Beenie Man made his way back onstage for a short stint begging scheduled performer, DeMarco, “five minutes” to give his fans a taste of ‘the doctor’. DeMarco obliged, cutting in here and there for a few lines of his own songs and to showcase his own dance moves. Beenie Man ended up taking longer than his ‘five minutes’. At the abrupt end of the show as emcee Miss Kitty thanked the packed venue for showing, persons in the crowd lively debated Beenie’s performance for the night, often favouring the deejay for showing up and performing unexpectedly.

 strong vibe

Prior to its the unexpected ending, Sean Kingston in Concert was a well-organised and well-attended event that saw more interesting than forgettable performances for the night. Dominated by young artistes after 9 p.m., acts such as G Whizz and Tessanne Chin alongside surprise act Shaggy performing their duet Hold Me got some responses for their effort. Voicemail soon brought a dancing vibe as the younger crowd members bawled out “bembe” along side the trio, who kept a strong vibe. Laden soon followed, deejaying more of his song than usual with Gal Over Gun, Working Hard and had hands waving for Time to Shine. QQ gave a surprisingly mature performance, showing promise for the future, as he came out in a Michael Jackson-style outfit and had fans screaming at the front of the stage. Singing his R&B song, security had to come to his rescue at one point as fans tried to grab the young singjay while he ’stookied’ and ‘rum-rammed’.

the boo-bird 

 
Elephant Man during his shortened set at Coke Zero Concert, held at LIME Golf Academy, New Kingston on Saturday night. Elephant Man was later booed after he blamed Beenie Man’s extended performance for his abbreviated stint. – Winston Sill

Elephant Man wasn’t the only person to be bitten by the boo-bird for the night. Emcee Supa Hype received a solid one as well. After re-entering the stage, he asked fans to scream if they liked QQ. The audience complied. He then proceeded to ‘big up’ LA Lewis in the VIP area and asked fans to scream for the graffiti artiste. However, instead of shouting their approval, he was given a sound booing. Miss Kitty soon took over emceeing duties, bringing on Alaine next who danced and did her set followed by Tifa, who received a strong forward from welcoming fans. Fans sang along to Bottom of the Barrel, as the female deejay showed off her quick lyrics before going into Spell It Out. D’Angel looked enticing in a red body suit as she hailed her husband in the building and blazed onstage. Executing a quick wardrobe change, she soon made way for Chino who made time for new songs such as Phone Gallis on the Boops rhythm. He slowed it down for Ruff It Up as he took a seat onstage and played his guitar. Bringing out ‘the captain’, Chino made way for his father Freddie McGregor to get in a line or two as the crowd sang along to Push Come to Shove.

Etana, Shady Squad and Mystic all had the crowd warmed up as shortly after 1 a.m. the man of the night Sean Kingston made his way onstage as those sitting down, stood at attention for the international act. Coming to Mi Love, Kingston had a lot to say throughout his first performance in Kingston. In a disc jock showdown with his DJ NAZ, Kingston showed that he was in touch with new music, playing Assassin’s Hand Up Inna Di Air, Serani’s Skip to ma Luu and Stephen McGregor’s Cyaa Friend Again before bigging up the Big Ship. The deejay was all business with hits such as Take You There, Beautiful Girls and Fire Burnin.

While all eyes will be on Canada’s athletes competing for Olympic gold next month, a lot of ears in Vancouver will be treated to the best of New Brunswick music.

More than 20 of New Brunswick musicians have been financed by the province’s Department of Wellness, Culture and Sport to perform at Atlantic Canada House and Place de la Francophonie from Feb. 13 to 28.

The selected English and francophone artists span every genre and region. The roster includes Fredericton’s world-renowned soprano Measha Brueggergosman, but no artist is more fitting than her aptly named hometown compatriots, The Olympic Symphonium.

“On the list of things you want to do, it’s one of the ones you wouldn’t even think of putting on the list,” says Symphonium guitarist and vocalist Nick Cobham. “When it comes about that it’s happening it’s pretty exciting.”

The group probably wishes it had seen this possibility coming. They’ve already received a call from the Olympic administration, and may have to change their name because the word Olympic is trademarked.

“A few years ago, we even talked about that and that somewhere in the future it could come back and bite us. We’re not sure what’s going to happen there. I think it’s pretty appropriate that we’re playing there and hopefully they won’t be too mad about our name.”

Name issues aside, Cobham is excited about the opportunity and hopes to see at least one athletic event. Saint John chanteuse Jessica Rhaye is also staying a few days after her showcase to possibly catch an event and take in the atmosphere.

“I don’t have an athletic bone in me. I like to swim, that’s about it,” says Rhaye. “I will be telling people I’m going to the Olympics and they look at me funny, because I don’t look sporty. So, it is an interesting way to be involved with the Olympics.”

The news that they would be playing in Vancouver on behalf of New Brunswick came as an early Christmas present for the selected artists. But they’ve had to keep mum for the past month.

Marc Chouinard was entrusted by the province with choosing the musicians. As general manager of the Capitol Theatre in Moncton, he says he was used to programming and choosing from the wealth of New Brunswick musicians.

“We’re bringing the best image possible for our province to Vancouver,” says Chouinard. “I think we’ve got something original. We’re not just programming two or three artists, we’re putting on a show of what we do best in New Brunswick.”

The showcase will put the province’s Acadian heritage on the world’s stage. Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist group Ode a l’Acadie, considers it a “huge chance.”

“It’s a responsibility we have, but also a privilege, to share that part of who we are with the rest of the world,” says Monique Poirier, an artistic director and member of Ode. “We’ll certainly be choosing songs that best represent the Acadian spirit and culture.”

Country musician and Sussex native Julian Austin, who is now based in Alberta, shares Ode a l’Acadie’s sense of pride in his home province.

“I’m very honoured,” says Austin, “especially during the Olympics. It’s going to be such a proud time for all Canadians, and I’m going to give it 120 per cent.”

For Fredericton’s DJ Nasty Naz, who was born and raised in Trinidad, his selection goes to show what can happen if you work hard.

“I tell people this all the time, when I moved here it forced me to really do what I’m doing right now. I would not have gotten those opportunities in Trinidad,” says Naz “This can be your New York. This can be your L.A. You just have to have that mental ability to drive and succeed.”

Naz couldn’t believe it when he got the phone call at his Fredericton restaurant inviting him to Vancouver.

“I thought they were joking. I was expecting Ashton Kutcher to be on the other line “¦ I didn’t know whether to jump for joy or think it was a hoax.”

Named Atlantic Canada’s Top DJ, Naz has performed with the Black Eyed Peas, Akon and The Pussycat Dolls. He’s also reggae superstar Sean Kingston’s official DJ and will be heading in a week around the world to play the Grammys, Dubai, New Zealand and the NBA all-star game. But even with that international schedule, Naz is most looking forward to the Olympics.

“It definitely obviously makes me excited. I’ve done many shows with different artists -Akon, Sean Kingston, Black Eyed Peas, etc. But to tell my kids, grandkids and great-grandkids, I was part of that Olympics in 2010? That’s a big thing.”

David Myles

DJ Bones

DJ Nasty Naz

Edith Butler

George Belliveau

Grand Theft Bus

Hubert Francis

Jean François Breau

Jessica Rhaye

Julian Austin

Julie Doiron

Lisa LeBlanc

Matt Anderson

Measha Brueggergosman

Mindy Ward

Ode A l’Acadie

Pascal Lejeune

Radio Radio

Ryan LeBlanc

Samantha Robichaud

The Olympic Symphonium

VJ Pan

His crazy Caribbean style definitely shines through his music selection, his energy, and his food. DJ Nasty Naz’s professional career in the music industry as a tour chef, tour hype man and a tour DJ has allowed him to work with artists like the Black Eyed Peas, The Game, Akon, Wyclef, Danny Fernandes and Sean Paul to name a few. This attitude of continuously being on the grind has pitched this Trinidadian-born entrepreneur into a class of his own, with not only being a top DJ in the East Coast, but to having an award-winning restaurant in Fredericton, “Caribbean Flavas.”

His skills in the kitchen have allowed him to cater for a number of groups, including Akon, Sean Kingston, Girlicious, Hedley, The Trews, and even rock and roll legend Leonard Cohen. DJ Nasty Naz Flava of the Week will be a weekly column where Naz takes readers inside his world of cooking, performing and rubbing elbows with the stars. For more information on DJ Nasty Naz, visit www.djnastynaz.com, Join the “fan page” www.facebook.com/djnastynaz Follow him on Twitter www.twitter.com/djnastynaz. Or, to taste d’island life, visit Caribbean Flavas on 123 York St. Fredericton.

Somebody call N-A”"Z… he’s got them shawtys fire burning in tha kitchen… whoaaa… Haha, how about I just stick to the cooking and leave the singing to the professionals, a customer told me this week. So much for me putting on dinner and a show.

Myself and Sean Kingston are on tour again, so I hope you enjoy this Jamaican dish.

Oh well, the reason I was singing that song is because I am on tour AGAIN with Jamaican reggae/pop sensation Sean Kingston (’Fire Burning’), and triple platinum R & B singers Danny Fernandes (’Private Dancer’) and Karl Wolf (’Africa’).

This is the second time on tour with these acts, and so far every venue has been sold out. So with that whole island vibe, I decided to do up a Jamaican dish, in light of ma boi Sean Kingston.

Ingredients for the Salt fish Fritter

- 1lb of soaked, washed and stripped cod

- 2 chopped garlic cloves

- 1 red bell pepper, sliced.

- 1 tspn of paprika

- 1 red onion chopped sliced

- ½ cup of all purpose flour

- 2 habanero chili peppers

- 2 large tomatoes

Directions

1. Wash and dry the salt fish.

2. Use your hands and shred the salt fish finely and set aside in a mixing bowl.

3. Cut the onions, garlic, habanero pepper and tomatoes in to fine pieces.

4. Combine the onions, garlic, pepper and tomatoes.

5. Cook this seasoning thoroughly in a frying pan (skillet) using a small amount of oil.

6. Add flour and water to the salt fish and make a thin batter. Stir this batter till it is smooth.

7. Combine the fried seasoning and paprika with this batter. Mix batter.

8. Dip a large spoon in oil and “spoon scoop” thin batter into frying pan.

9. Deep fry in a frying pan till brown and crisp on both sides.

10. Drain on paper towel and serve, with a side of your favourite chutney.

I decided to put my little recipe into a ’song.’ Now remember to sing it to the tune of Sean Kingston’s ‘Fire Burning.’ I’m not saying I’m gonna win any Grammies here people, but you can certainly try… ha.

Can you say REMIXXXXXXX …

Shawty got that super thang

with tha pepper its hotter than the sun in Spain

Got me soon as I walked through the door ..orrr

My mouth started water-ing

The way she dropped it low that thang

Got me wanna eat more and more ”

She roll it, shape it, and drop it in tha oil,

That salt fish frit,

Got a candle, or a match to get that fryer lit,

Now take my BMO card or my CIBC

Shawty that fritter is HOT like the fire,

HOT like fire

Somebody call N”"A-Z

He got them Shawty fire burning in tha Kitchen

Whoa

I gotta cool her mouth

It will burn the roof of your mouth, in the kitchen

Whoa

It’s fire burning, fire burning in the kitchen

That little fritter’s fire burning in the kitchen

It’s fire burning, fire burning in the kitchen

That little fritter’s fire burning in the kitchen

Fire burning fire burning

That taste is a masterpiece

You can place your order every couple days

But ain’t no doubt you’ll eat it before you get home… home…

I’m afraid it’s not made with eggs

So all you vegans, yup, that’s what I said

Once they taste it, it will be in kitchens all over the world …world

She roll it, shape it, and drop it in tha oil,

That salt fish frit,

Got a candle, or a match to get that stove lit,

Now take my BMO card or my CIBC

Shawty that fritter is HOT like the fire,

HOT like fire

Somebody call N”"A-Z

He got them Shawty fire burning in tha Kitchen

Whoa

I gotta cool her mouth

It will burn the roof of your mouth, in the kitchen

Whoa

It’s fire burning, fire burning in the kitchen

That little fritter’s fire burning in the kitchen

It’s fire burning, fire burning in the kitchen

That little fritter’s fire burning in the kitchen

Fire burning fire burning

Somebody call N”"A”"Z

Now even though Sean Kingston usually eats my mom’s homemade Coconut Bread, I guess I will be making some Salt fish Fritters for him this time around. Okay I gotta bounce outta this kitchen now, because my customers in the restaurant are looking at me funny, as I am singing while I’m cooking. Make sure and look out for me while on tour in a city near you with tha Crew… come up and say ‘Hi’ even.

DJ Nasty Naz’s professional career in the music industry as a tour chef, tour hype man and a tour DJ has allowed him to work with artists like the Black Eyed Peas, The Game, Akon, Wyclef, Danny Fernandes and Sean Paul, to name a few. This attitude of continuously being on the grind has pitched this Trinidadian-born entrepreneur into a class of his own, with not only being a top DJ in the East Coast, but to having an award winning restaurant in Fredericton “Caribbean Flavas.

His skills in the kitchen have allowed him to cater for a number of groups, including Akon, Sean Kingston, Girlicious, Hedley, The Trews, and even rock and roll legend, Leonard Cohen. DJ Nasty Naz Flava of the Week will be a weekly column where Naz takes readers inside his world of cooking, performing and rubbing elbows with the stars. For more information on DJ Nasty Naz, visit www.djnastynaz.com, Join the “fan page” www.facebook.com/djnastynaz, Follow him on Twitter www.twitter.com/djnastynaz.

Or, to taste d’island life, visit Caribbean Flavas on 123 York St, Fredericton.

I’m back, I’m back, I’m back and what a feeling to be back home in Fredericton.

Las Vegas was absolutely AMAZING. Last year I was there with the family, and I had the opportunity to spin at club Pure, with another fellow DJ, in attendance was the infamous Paris Hilton and Kevin Federline, which was cool and all.

BUT, THIS year I had to fly back out because I was invited by an Elite Core DJ crew, largest in the US actually. They have been following my path for about three years now, and finally decided to sign me to their group, which consists of Top Models, Video Vixens, Top Producers like Akon, Swiss Beats and Cool and Dre and of course Top DJ’s like Clinton Sparks (top DJ for the likes of Britney Spears), and DJ Jam Master Jay (RIP) (DJ for legendary group – Run DMC) etc. It consists of DJ’s around the world and I was THE ONLY CANADIAN DJ in attendance.

It started off with a bang, where I was picked up by my cousin who is a house DJ in Vegas. He took me straight to the host hotel, The Stratosphere. We drove up, and my jaw literally dropped, because I am not one for heights, but this is second highest building compared to the CN Tower. It has their version of “the tower of terror” and some crazy amusement park rides ON THE ROOF of the 120-floor hotel. Great Naz, I can already feel my heart getting ready to stop.

After checking in, I was taken to my room, and the madness started! My other DJ’s realized I was there and we all had lunch on the roof top pool, with varying artists performing for our entertainment. A stretched Hummer took us all out to the Madalay Hotel, for an event hosted by our fellow DJ Clinton Sparks. In one word, let’s just say it was NUTS. Now 6 a.m. and the crew and I are now walking into the hotel (some are stumbling in) but with the time difference it’s 11 a.m. Ha, most people are at work by now.

We gotta get up at 10 a.m. for a breakfast meeting, which seemed like a blink away. We then had a few hours to relax then we were all taken by another limo to the Palms Hotel. Our good friend 50 Cent, or as some of you may know him as “Fiddy” booked out the entire 300-seat theater for us, AND the concession stand! He had a private movie premiere for us, and was absolutely amazing. It was about the Legendary DJ – Jam Master Jay – two turntables and a microphone and 50’s Before I self Distruct. It was very sad though, but absolutley amazing!!! Despite all the “gangsta” talk he (fiddy) has, he’s a real nice dude.

Later that night we hit the town again, where we were not only bumping to some old school joints, we also ripped up the club at the Palms with some new Flava.

The TOP-REVOLVING restaurant which is now the highest point west of the Mississippi, was reserved by Diddy for us the next day; some of you may know him as Puff Daddy. The view was absolutely breath-taking, the décor tres gorgeous and the food delicious. Only at a breakfast with Diddy, would everyone be drinking CIROC VODKA. And yes, Naz, drinks OJ (with extra pulp of course). I’m a gangsta like that.

But seriously, I couldn’t believe I was sitting right next to him and HE was having brunch with us, talking about his new album Dirty Money and just chillin.

The minute he met me, he pretty much jumped on me, and was super excited to see me. He picked me up off the ground. He was VERY impressed to know of the many things I have been doing out here in Canada. He heard about my column in [here], my Radio Shows, my TV stuff, my DJ Nasty Naz Clothing, even about my award-wining restaurant – Caribbean Flavas. Of course the Paparazzi were there, taking a million and one pictures, which was pretty cool. Some of his other friends and artists were also there including Danity Kane, Ray J (Brandy’s Brother) and Cassie. They were all nice, but of course my highlight was being able to chill with Diddy. While giving that “diddy swagger” smile, he said he was definitely up for staying in touch. One item Diddy ordered for us to eat was some wicked Strawberry Crepes. So even though I was in DJ mode, I had to chat it up with the executive chef to find out his recipe.

Ingredients

- 1 lb sliced strawberries

- Vanilla extract, whole butter and lemon juice (1 Tbsp each)

- 1 lb sour cream and cream cheese

- Crepes

- Granulated sugar

Directions

- This is a great brunch dish and super easy to make. Basically you have to combine the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla extract and about 30 grams of sugar. Beat it until it’s a smooth consistency.

- Use about three tablespoons to fill each crepe, and then roll it around the filling.

- In a saucepan, melt and cook the butter and the sugar and add the strawberries and lemon juice at the end, to coat it. Bring to a boil and let thicken.

- Place the crepes on the plate and then spoon the strawberry syrupy goodness over them. You may garnish with fresh strawberries and even blueberries on the plate.

Your breakfast crepe with some OJ (extra pulp), without the Ciroc vodka, is a great way to start your day, if you wanna be like Diddy, and for me, well, movies with Fiddy and Breakfast with Diddy, is all in a days work.

DJ Nasty Naz’s professional career in the music industry as a tour chef, tour hype man and a tour DJ has allowed him to work with artists like the Black Eyed Peas, The Game, Akon, Wyclef, Danny Fernandes and Sean Paul, to name a few. This attitude of continuously being on the grind has pitched this Trinidadian-born entrepreneur into a class of his own, with not only being a top DJ in the East Coast, but to having an award winning restaurant in Fredericton “Caribbean Flavas”.

His skills in the kitchen have allowed him to cater for a number of groups, including Akon, Sean Kingston, Girlicious, Hedley, The Trews, and even rock and roll legend, Leonard Cohen. DJ Nasty Naz Flava of the Week is a weekly column where Naz takes readers inside his world of cooking, performing and rubbing elbows with the stars. For more information on DJ Nasty Naz, visit www.djnastynaz.com, Join the “fan page” www.facebook.com/djnastynaz, Follow him on Twitter www.twitter.com/djnastynaz. Or, to taste d’island life, visit Caribbean Flavas on 123 York St, Fredericton.

I have seen the “This is it” movie with Michael Jackson a number of times since it came out. My cousin “Trimz” and I, tried to get in to see it the first night, but it was sold out, on both shows. However, we definitely made it by the second night. If I said we didn’t cry in the theaters during some of his performances I would be lying!

Many have said he was one of the BEST singers, songwriters, producers (and after watching the movie) performers of all time. He has brought many races, colours and ages together, and managed to equalize race issues over the years with his music. One song (besides Heal the World) which caused a HUGE positive movement was Black or White.

Some of his lyrics for that song, have taken me through many tough times interacting with people who don’t understand diversity, internationalism or differences in culture. I have experienced it “subtly” with people who refuse to try my restaurant but one day though, I hope with more education (more acceptance) we can all live by the rule ‘it don’t matter if you’re black or white.’

“It’s not about races, just places, faces. Where your blood comes from is where your space is;

I’ve seen the bright get duller, I’m not gonna spend my life being a color.”

With some of his powerful lyrics being quoted, I thought it would be fitting for me to make a dish with that theme in mind, to honour one of the fallen greats “” MJ. Here’s the recipe for Black Bean (Shrimp) & White (Potatoes).

Black Bean Sauce

Sauces can often bring out the best from the ingredients or make a delectable treat out of any common food when added in the right quantities. A sauce that works well with many Asian Cuisines especially stir fries would be – Black Bean Sauce. It’s made with fermented black beans, and thickened with caramel and wheat flour to add that nice thick body (GLUTEN WARNING here)

It would be easiest if you used a ready made sauce from your local Chinese grocery, for consistency purposes.

Ingredients for the Stir Fry

- 2lbs of peeled and de-veined shrimp

- 2 chopped garlic cloves

- 1(each) small red and green bell peppers, sliced.

- ¼ lbs green beans

- 1 red onion chopped into wedges

- 1 cup of broccoli

- 1 carrot cut diagonally

- 1 tblspn sesame seeds

Directions for the Mashed Potatoes

So “I wanna be starting something” now, by simply making the mashed potatoes as you normally would. Peel and cut about six medium potatoes, boil for about 15 minutes and then drain. Put about ¼ cup of warm 2 per cent milk, butter and some low fat cream cheese. Mix all together and just “beat it” or mash it whatever works. Mmmm mashed potatoes “the way you make me feel”… definite comfort food. Now since we have our “white” we are onto our “black.”

After heating up your pan, simply take all of your ingredients and your black bean sauce and throw it in your skillet. The beauty of Asian cooking is that it’s quick but more importantly preserves the colour, nutritional content and texture of food. Stir it around for about 3-4 minutes (hence the name stir fry) at least until the shrimp turns a pink/red color. That was easy”¦maybe like “abc.”

Okay, “this is it” when we start plating it up. Pretty simple actually, take your plate, and place a nice heaping spoon of fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes on it. Then place an equal amount of stir fry shrimp and veggies, sprinkle some sesame seeds over the top, for the finishing touch.

Before you know it, the contents of your plate would be “gone too soon.” With a winning dish like this, which is so simple, delicious and contains a LOW calorie count.

If you decided to make it for your main squeeze, you can just sing “the girl is mine” because she will certainly love you for it. She may even say you “rock her world.” Second helpings are definitely in order, so “don’t stop till you get enough.”

Do you “remember the time” when we actually HAD time for good food? When we actually sat around the dinner table and talked, with family and friends? Now we are all so caught up in speed that it’s no longer an adventure and a time for sharing culture, OR discovering NEW cultures and food – Asian, Caribbean, whatever.

I guess it starts with “the man in the mirror” to want to make that change of trying something new, something different. All I gotta “say say say” is “black and white” seems to go just perfectly in this case, for not only food, but for life in general!

His Crazy Caribbean Style definitely shines through his music selection, his energy, and his food.

DJ Nasty Naz’s professional career in the music industry as a tour chef, tour hype man and a tour DJ has allowed him to work with artists like the Black Eyed Peas, The Game, Akon, Wyclef, Danny Fernandes and Sean Paul, to name a few. This attitude of continuously being on the grind has pitched this Trinidadian-born entrepreneur into a class of his own, with not only being a top DJ in the East Coast, but to having an award winning restaurant in Fredericton “Caribbean Flavas”.

His skills in the kitchen have allowed him to cater for a number of groups, including Akon, Sean Kingston, Girlicious, Hedley, The Trews, and even rock and roll legend, Leonard Cohen.

DJ Nasty Naz Flava of the Week will be a weekly column where Naz takes readers inside his world of cooking, performing and rubbing elbows with the stars.

For more information on DJ Nasty Naz, visit

www.djnastynaz.com,

Join the “fan page”

www.facebook.com/djnastynaz

Follow him on Twitter

 www.twitter.com/djnastynaz.

 Or, to taste d’island life, visit Caribbean Flavas on 123 York St, Fredericton.

Halloween and all its spookiness was just lingering around me this past weekend. ON HALLOWEEN DAY…all 5 of my watches DIED…they all seemed to work perfectly the day before…and then my swordfish died, and then my agent in Toronto got me a VIP pass for tha Jay Z & Drake’s (aka Jimmy Brooks from Degrassi) private party, which I didn’t end up going…take ONE GUESS WHY….yup, u guessed it, because my time was all messed up!

SO really..what was soooo good about this Halloween? Hmm let’s see, tha restaurant was fairly busy. The good weather and the need for everyone to have their candy fix had a part to play in the slower downtown traffic, however we still had customers so I guess I can’t complain too much. Hmm what else…a couple of my “fans” decided to dress up like “DJ Nasty Naz” for Halloween…ha-ha, with the tee shirt and clothing, the posters, and EVEN the beats.

This one dude, crazy French Guy from Ontario, who is the top “kicker – punter” for the “Laval Rouge et Or” actually made a chain like mine! Ha, die hard fan…no doubt! I wonder if I can talk the CFL into giving “Cam” another championship ring,..just for pulling off a “championship costume”? Ha.

Maybe not I guess, because I tried calling tha CFL and they won’t take my calls, ha, so instead, I will do something half as cool, and less “blingy”! I’ll do up a dish, with a French Flare to it, seeing as he plays for Laval and all.

This Laval conch salad is like Salad Niçoise (pronounced nee-suaz) which is essentially a French composed salad with raw veggies and Tuna, however we are substituting the Tuna with Conch (pronounced –konk) which is a large saltwater snail.

Ingredients for tha Vinaigrette

-6 Garlic Cloves

- ¼ cup chicken broth

- ½ cup of basil and the same of Oregano

- 8 tblsp of lemon juice (this is gonna “cook” the conch.

 - 2 tblspn Dijon Mustard

- 2 tblsp of Evoo (aka Extra Virgin Olive Oil, come on we gotta be cool while we are cooking too J)

For tha Salad

-          3lbs of Conch meat

-          3 eggs

-          7-10 small red or purple potatoes

-          ¼ lbs green beans

-          3-5 cups mixed greens

-          3 cups romaine lettuce

-          ¼ cup grated carrots and the same of sliced yellow bell peppers & halved cherry tomatoes.

-          ½ Niçoise Olives

-          2 tblspn capers

Directions

Okay lets “kickoff” this thing…The vinaigrette is pretty simple to make, just take everything and run it through your blender or food processor, and in 3.5 seconds just like a “snap” the ball is now officially in play…sorry I meant the salad is now ready to get going J

To prepare the salad, take the conch and marinate it using about 4 tblspn of vinaigrette, and about 5 more tblspn of lime juice, shake and leave in a plastic bag for about 20 mins. That’s our First Down.

Boil your potatoes, your eggs and your green beans (for about 7-10 mins) or so, then cut into nice thick slices. This is our Second Down.

Okay hold tight, we are almost to the “end zone”! No room for “fumbles” here! Combine all the ingredients, your greens, tomatoes, peppers, olives, potatoes, beans, in a nice big bowl with the remaining vinaigrette and start adding your fantastically marinated conch meat.

Okay, now let’s start dishing up this great yummy conch salad for my “frenchie crew”. We gonna go straight for tha “touch down” here on this one; after plating up your salad, in some nice big bowls, you can now place a couple of slices of your hard boiled eggs on top the salad.

I think we can get an “extra point” here, we are gonna sail between the uprights and above the crossbar of the goalpost on this one, just add some chunks of pineapple (to take us back to tha islands), some capers and some FRESH cracked pepper, and for some added heat, some crushed chilies.