Dream comes true for city music promoter Aaron

Apr 13 2007 By Lisa Smith, Birmingham Mail

A MUSIC promoter from Birmingham had a night he will never forget when he was invited to a swanky party with two of the world's hip hop legends.

Aaron Taylor found himself in the presidential suite at the five-star Four Seasons Hotel, in Dublin, rubbing shoulders with P Diddy and Snoop Dogg.

The 22-year-old Salford University student joined others partying the night away alongside the multi-millionaire rappers, sipping Cristal champagne and surrounded by a bevy of girls and music industry moguls.

The night was a dream come true for Aaron, from Erdington, who has his own R'n'B promotion company, Jampak Entertainment.

"I was invited by a music business friend to Diddy and Snoop's gig in Dublin at the Point Theatre but never dreamed I would get asked back to the after-party.

"As an up-and-coming promoter in Birmingham, who has launched my own record label, I am looking for breaks here and there and trying to get connected.

"I never thought I would get to meet the stars themselves and that Diddy would actually be interested in me and promising to help me if I ever need anything.

"Diddy gave me the phone number of his right hand man - it was incredible."

Aaron added: "The suite was incredible and full of beautiful people but there was no scandal.

"Diddy was busy talking business the whole time while most people were just chilling and having a good time."

The two American legends had been due to play at venues in England including Nottingham and London, but the dates were cancelled after Snoop was refused an entry visa because of a previous conviction for violent behaviour.

Suites at the Four Seasons cost thousands of pounds a night with even a standard room starting at £445 a night.

The presidential suite features three king-size bedrooms, a huge marble bathroom complete with glass walled shower and hot tub.