Manuel Cuellar of Kings Promotions, is one of Belize’s up and coming promoters and I recently got the opportunity to sit with him and discuss the promotion business in Belize. He is an events promoter that operates out of Belize City and promotes dances and entertainment events in the country of Belize.  He personally became involved in promoting dances at the clubs, about three years ago, when he along with Freddie Gabrouel, held a dance at Palm Island with SJCJC. After seeing the success of the event he decided to try the business for himself.  Throughout the years he has held multiple events, the most memorable being bringing in the Chinese Assassin and Black Chinney on various occasions. He also did “Stress Free Friday” at Club Next last year summer.

The business itself is a gamble and not all the time that one has a dance means that you will walk away the winner. Sometimes as much as $10,000 is invested in big events on some nights, based on the turnout he would make back that amount or more, but on other times it just might not pan out.

Either way, his strategy is to plan events on dates that he know is going to be successful based on past experience. For example “Stress Free Friday” is definitely going to be on this summer again, possibly at club next, so hold on to that money for the summer.

 Also Manuel says he’s thinking about doing a big event but due to the outcome of the “Shyne Album release fiasco” he is reconsidering because he does not want the same to happen and disappoint the Belizean public. So until then, he plans to continue doing promotions in the city, cayes and out district and work, work, work.

So for all those who are interested in when Kings Promotions is going to have another big event, maybe with Black Chinney, then just keep on the lookout and stay posted to Bzhypemeter.com.

By L. Young

Once again I introduce to you guys another tattoo artist of Belize and his artwork. His name is Karym “Wimpas” Sosa, and he is 26 years old. He currently resides in Benque and works mainly out of his house. Here is how it went:

How many years of experience do you have tattooing?

Wimpas: Professionally, 8 yrs.

Why did you become involved in tattooing and tattoos?

Wimpas: Grew up around tattoos and my older brother was a tattoo artist also. So I picked it up from him.

Where are you located, or where do you mainly tattoo from?

 Wimpas: I tattoo at Benque where I live but I also do a lot of traveling within Belize and sometimes to other countries such as Mexico and Guatemala. The easiest way to locate me is to give a call to 605-6470 or email me at wimpasink@yahoo.com and I let you know when I will drop by your area.

Lauren: What would you say is the most outstanding tattoo that you ever did?

Wimpas: Well every time I do something more outstanding than before. I always keep surprising myself.

What styles of tattooing do you use?

Wimpas: I do most it free hand cause I like to keep it original. I love black ink. And I would say my style is a little gothic mixed with things I see around me.

What do you get out of tattooing, or why do you do it?

Wimpas: Basically this is part of my hustle, but in time it became part of me. Tattoos pay good money and let me express my art.

Do you feel that it is well received in Belize?

Wimpas: Belize has now accepted tattoos as their own; I’ve had parents getting tattoos with their children like if it was a walk in the park. It’s not like before I think it’s because we are more than the ones that are not tattooed.

What would be your advice to someone who wants a tattoo but is not sure what to get?

Wimpas: If they’re not sure what to get they are not ready. Tattoos are for life, and they mark moments in life, just try to embrace the experience you want to remember on your design and you are ready.

Tell me something about yourself that makes you an outstanding tattoo artist.

Wimpas: Well I put my love into my work and try to read my clients mind so we are on the same page before we start designing. That’s basically all I need to start free handing.

By, L.Young

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