De Professor named ‘2015 Stardom King of the Tent’

De Professor in action at the show
De Professor in action at the show

Newcomer to the big league of Calypso, Sheldon ‘De Professor’ Alfred has continued to blaze his way in the art form and was named the 2015 Stardom King of the Tent.

The competition took place at the Sisserou Hotel on Wednesday night.

De Professor was able to impress the judges to beat 18 other competitors for the crown.

Lugurz was named first runner up and Karessah second runner up

Chris B and Jay Dee tied for third runner up position.

De Professor has been crowned Junior Monarch three times and is one of the Calypsonians who will be aiming to dethrone King Dice on Saturday night.

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23 Comments

  1. george Fontaine
    February 13, 2015

    Congratulations to De Professor, but honestly his song which is simply taking swings at Pat Aaron is no masterpiece except for the line…look who make Scrachie hate calypso…the young man must improve his singing skills…

  2. Jay
    February 13, 2015

    Look at Pellham on stage boy. He is just proving that he was just jealous of the Dice/Pat relationship. He is now trying to have the same relationship with Professor. He is doing the same thing he is accusing Pat of doing. Pure jealousy. Nothing more, nothing less!

  3. poekitoe
    February 13, 2015

    Big up to the professor…looking forward to exceptional performance on Saturday.

  4. veeso
    February 12, 2015

    Jaydee was robbed yet again….

  5. mine
    February 12, 2015

    Good luck young on Saturday may you continue to shine.

  6. Zuma
    February 12, 2015

    I believe the professor has great calypso capability. I also know that Dominica has produced and is still producing great calypsonians.. People who have mastered the art of delivery , lyrics and stage personality.

    I also believe certain great talented Calysonians have been robbed.

    Dice in my opinion is a great performer, most of the songs which he sings would never have the same effect if another calypsonian sang it, however. Most of dice songs reminds me of the last one. Same lyrics same melody but different wording.. His songs have only one target and it’s always about the cry of the poor man in regards to the government.. This is
    becoming monotone and expected. Dice must now seek to surprise the audience…

    His last year song was brilliantly delivered, but again a cry of the struggling man/ woman, this year is the same cry but a different wording..we Need something more..from the 7th king … King

    • concerned
      February 12, 2015

      Thank you!!! Been saying so for years. Because it Dice people do not listen to his songs to realize its the same melody just different words

    • Ms. Educator
      February 12, 2015

      Garcon who you expect Dice to sing about? Surely not de ‘boujwah’???
      Dice has always empathized with the ghetto, so he has to sing to represent their cries…
      So have a seat with your nonsense about repetition.

  7. OneDestiny
    February 12, 2015

    Complete this line…
    Sorry, we didn’t know
    Sorry we hurt your ego
    Now We’re down on bending knees, begging you please……

    Begging you to do what?

    Cause in competition, is dice who winning crown

  8. Not a herd follower
    February 12, 2015

    it seems how one’s is assessed in the calypso arena is dependent on whether you are liked or not liked. Very good calypsos (in terms of lyrics and melody) are being ignored or underrated by judges and fans who are fanatical about certain calypsoians

  9. LezWal
    February 12, 2015

    Congrats Sheloxx… Looking forward to a great performance on Saturday. May God continue to guide you.

    My King!

  10. IamDominica
    February 12, 2015

    Congrats to De Professor and all the best in the finals! You’re already a winner having made it this far in your first year.. #TeamProfessor

  11. lil
    February 12, 2015

    yes i some people busy writing calypso and even on stage but they fail to do their work on time so that people will not waste their time in court

    • new kid on the block
      February 12, 2015

      so what is your point? get a life he has always been doing his work rememebr his years inb WCK was it a problem your heart hurting you man. Say what you want hwe is one of the best polcie officers in the force and he has a right to write songs like everyone else. Huinter has been writting songs for years why you never say anything. Sye has been performing songs for years you had no problems. shut up! you all cannot touch pellam he is straight.

  12. Met veye
    February 12, 2015

    He will definitle give a good account of himself but not King. Dice again! Professor is very promising.

  13. February 12, 2015

    This young man has talent and will be a force to reckon with if he gets the right coaching . All he has to do is remain focus , display an attitude to learn the art and learn from the art and I believe he will make it to bigger stages . He making strides I hope will be a motivation to the young and upcoming calypsonians . And like Hunter sang ” the young ones are born , before the old ones die .” This is in connection with calypsonians . All the best at finals my boy .

  14. me
    February 12, 2015

    Great show…all the best for the finals

  15. DC
    February 12, 2015

    Congratulations! You can certainly make history! Youngest man to be crowned calypso King! Wow!

    • February 12, 2015

      Winning the King crown haven got much to do with age it have to do with both Songs and their content, presentation, performance , I wish him good luck Saturday night because this is the highest level he can reach in Calypso.
      So may the best man win.

    • Hmmm
      February 12, 2015

      Slow you roll. The competition is won with two songs. His second song is average at best.

      That is how the final results end up being shrouded in controversy-with illogical predictions like that based on nothing more emotion.

      • new kid on the block
        February 12, 2015

        listen to the second song again its about him being a profesor in the calypso college and what he is going through how is that average its very creative using his calypso name for a real life story and thats is calypso. Does it have to be like the first one?

    • Marguerite
      February 12, 2015

      So let us get this straight! How old is Professor? I thought he was 19. Correct me if I am wrong.

      King Shakey was the youngest to win Calypso Monarch in 1979. He was not yet 19. He was youngest to make it to the finals and youngest road-march king in 1977. He was 16-17 at the time. Professor would have to go back two years to get such accolades.

      • concerned
        February 14, 2015

        Come on people!!! ih goshhhh u a ll debating the young man’s age and who better than him? She the year u gave. We are in 2015 now

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