The Pre – Summer Jam Celebration Concert at Kona Bowl

Hat’s Off Again to One Slap Entertainment!

Reviewed by The Big Island Reporter,

Despite a venue change from their last show’s beach location to the in-town location, the Summer Bash produced a fun family atmosphere to enjoy the start of a holiday weekend. With a bill heavy on local talent plus veteran Reggae legends Third World, who delivered what the crowd came to hear.

 The show started early with Rapa Nui holding their own, despite the crowd just starting to come in. Next up came HYH Clique armed with The Hawaiian Hip Hop sound putting on a solid show for an up and coming group. 

Ace Sizzle from Hilo was up next with tracks from his newly released CD joined on stage by Shane Vincent of Sudden Rush showed they are also force to be reckoned with on the Hawaiian Hip Hop scene. If One Slap Entertainment opens a recording act label, there is a lot of real talent on this island to be nurtured, mentored and brought into the big leagues. 

Ace was followed by Major Jones who came in with authentic Hip Hop sounds with a standout track, “Haters” which went over well with the audience.

Reggae legends Third World were the de facto headliners with original headliner Pit Bull acting more like a Mutt and not showing up for the show. 

Being the veteran legend act they are, they indeed saved the day delivering a powerful performance with bass you could feel in your chest 30 feet away. 

Performing their hits and new material, Third World delivered and then some, more than taking up the slack for the errant Pitbull.

One Slap Entertainment proved they could take a punch and keep standing to deliver a knockout show.