March 30,2002 - The last time I saw Sizzla perform was in Manhattan last year, so I decided to check out how the Brooklyn massive would receive him this year.  I arrived at Club Warehouse about 11:30 PM to avoid the crowd.   Of  course there wasn't one, as reggae nights start late, and in this millennium, even later. I must say, LP Sound did an excellent job with the early juggling and kept the vibes going with a versatile selection until  3:30 AM.  Jah Paul entered the stage tonight as an emcee instead of a deejay and introduced  the Judgment Band who rocked us right into the opening act, Turbulence. He heated up the stage for no other than the Kolongi man, Sizzla, who was decked out in black and had the gathered multitude eating out of his hands. He mixed up his set with new tunes like "Karate " on the Martial Art rhythm. "Praise ye Jah " "Strength & Hope " "Dem A Wonder," "One Away," "To the Point," and many more. It's good to see the young artist carry his own weight and pack a venue after all the scrutiny he came under a year ago for his slack lyrics. Sizzla has since purified his act--well, tonight at least. For us Easter Sunday frolickers, some of whom never saw bun and cheese, or were too tired to go to church, Sizzla's music fulfilled our need for a spiritual revelation.

Photos: Ajamu