Every month, a personality from the world of culture gives us his/her favorite addresses and best tips for an evening out. This month, it's the rapper Big Lou.
A place to have a drink with friends
"If you are looking for a casual outdoor experience, I would recommend Soggy Dollar. Sandbar is also a good place to check out, if you are in the Maho area and you want to feel like you’re on the beach but don’t want to be on the beach. I would also recommend 721 District if you want different kinds of experiences in one small area."
Soggy Dollar, Palapa Marina, Airport Road 28
Sandbar, #2b, Beacon Hill Road, Maho
District 721, Welfare Road 64, Simpson Bay
A place to please your taste buds
"Most recently I went to Salt, the Morgan Resort restaurant. I really enjoyed the food there but also the ambiance, they had a performer."
Salt, The Morgan Resort and Spa, 2 Beacon Hill Road, Maho
A place to party
"I would definitely recommend Boom Boom nightclub. And Moonbar : it feels like Tantra used to feel but more open. Every time I went there it was a unique experience."
Boom Boom nightclub, Welfare Road 64, Simpson Bay
Moonbar, Rhine Road 7, Maho
A place to dance
"Elev8, the event happening once a month on top of Sentry Hill at Rainforest Adventures. Dancing there is great, the place is magnificent."
A place to enjoy sunsets
"My favorite place would be Mullet Bay, any time. Just watch out for the mosquitoes (laugh)!"
A place to listen to live music
"Nowhere Special is the first place that jumps to mind. I enjoy the fact that they have live music every night and a full band sometimes."
Nowhere Special, 88 Welfare Road, Simpson Bay
An event not-to-be-missed in October
"I hear that Halloween is kind of fun on the island. But I haven’t heard of a specific event so I’m looking forward to something like that."
ABOUT
Big Lou was born and raised in Sint Maarten. He left when he was 15 years old to go to Canada, where he has spent 15 years. Three years ago, he was pursuing a career as a motivational speaker but felt like something was missing. He decided to become a rapper and wrote his first song. Since then, Big Lou has released 7 songs over a year. His « island hip pop » music, as he describes it, is a way for him to connect with people and to send messages of self-acceptance and perseverance. His last single « Tayrona », released on September 2nd, talks about the experience of depression. The artist came back to St Martin in November 2021. He is currently working in operations and marketing for a media company, but he is planning to make music full time in the near future.
Instagram: @bigloucrew
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