None of the three calypsonians who were included in the quarter-final round of the 2011 calypso competition after others dropped out, will be a part of the semi-final round on February 20.
Lady Bee, Royette and De Rose were last week given a spot in the quarter-finals after three other calypsonians decided to step out of the race, but their performances at the quarter-finals on Saturday evening did not prove well enough to put them further in the competition.
But four-time Monarch, Dice, lived up to his fans’ expectations, and sang his way to the semi-finals. Young Bull, who made his return to the calypso competition this year, and Peter Pros, who made his calypso debut in last year’s competition, are also among the 20 calypsonians selected to make it to another stage of the contest.
Also, Tasha P, Leandra, Sugar S and Lady Star were among those chosen from the 32 contenders to advance to the next round.
Soul Puss, Observer, Explosion, Bobb, Sye, Exposer, Benno, Trendsetter, Third Eye, Boople, Mighty Lugas and Checker are part of the 20 confirmed for the semi-finals.
my son you are blessed !!!!! and i pray continuous blessing on you from the crown of your head to the
sole of your feet i know that my god is watching over you , your talent is god given
to dice
So why is Dice called ‘King Dice’ and the other former Kings aren’t given that title? Just wondering. Anyway this year i hope we have a queen! Tasha P all de way!!!!!
While I like Dice style and love that song ” Send Me”, I was in my bathroom singing away when I realised the message in the song, its like saying even though I am guilty of the same crime just send me. How can sin correct sin? Two wrong cannot make it right.
At least some people are thinking…The more air play it gets, the more weaknesses you will see… Weak lyrixs.
If you claim to listen you will understand because apparently you don’t, that yes he claims to be guilty and “would not dare” but its the people who want him to go and sing because they want a liberator. The people are the ones who choose him because he is “a bold face singer” unlike the others who see and know but are afraid to sing and “face a leader and call corruption by its name” and to “tell pastor and priest here’s wrong now practice what you preach”
@truth be told:you haven’t clarified Dominican’s rather insightful observation. In fact, you are only confirming what was stated
A- HOLE, WHEN HE SAYS THAT HE IS GUILTY TOO, HE IS TALKING ABOUT HIS WRONG DOINGS WHICH WE ALL HAVE. HE NEVER SAID HE WAS GUILTY OF THE SAME CRIME OF OTHER SINNERS. READ YOUR BIBLE.”YE WITHOUT SINS CAST THE FIRST STONE.” THAT DOES NOT MEAN I HAVE COMITTED MURDER, RAPED, STOLEN,OR TAKEN PART IN CORRUPTION LIKE YOU DID. CHEW ON THAT!
Fanatic, If its one thing you can’t teach me is the bible, I can show you things in the bible you never know was there, so stick to calypso. now stop for a while and listen to the lyrics, even though I am guilty of breaking the law of the land, overlook that and send me to correct those that are breaking the law of the land. ( I am guilty too) meaning I am guilty of the same offence. Don’t be blinded by your support.
He is not saying that he will correct anyone because he is guilty too, though his guilt is not of things similar to that of the leaders who impact more people but rather he points out their wrongs as seen by the people who are sending him. By the way what is he guilty of or rather what impact has the wrong he has done had on you or society as compared to the wrongs of our so called leaders?
All of u are all wrong. you all do not know anything about what calypso really is and the history of calypso. even the history of da calypso and the calypso association. They actually do not like dice and are bias when it comes to him. let me make it clear here that i am a fan of true calypso and no one calypsonian. but the calypso association has removed and added certain rules just because of dice. like no acapella. sit and go back in time and if u are not bias u will see the truth. its my first time writing here, i am usually very amazed at the comments and vow not to write, but when it comes to true calypso which i love dearly, i have to write. we need to understand the dynamics of things and be objective in our discourse, note i write discourse and not disscussion.
Acapella was not removed. If a calypsonian chooses to sing acapella he should do so in the same melody and rhythm he was singing the song to in the previous verses and choruses. What actually happens is that both these elements are normally broken and the judges have no choice but to deduct points/score lower in these areas. Get your facts straight. There are many musicians on the judging panel to notice the difference in tempo when an individual switches to acapella and back.
Know your facts!
Anonymous you and Ossie need a little English lesson, no offence intended but it is time that we Dominicans know that ACAPELLA means making music with your voice, while EX-TEMPO( which is what the calypsonians do) is cutting off the band music to speak part of your song instead of singing it. The world is listening and reading to you and OSsie making that silly mistake over and over. Like I said no offence intended, look it up if you are in doubt.
Comforter sang off key people!!! Is not wat u hear on the radio dat is judged is the live performance on stage!
Soory excuse for a blatant wrong commited by the judges. Were you the only one at the show? Where was the off-key?
? was dice king the last itme he sang? I thouhgt it was hunter? didn’t he win four consecutive crowns? I am asking I a may be wrong.
yes he was. It was the year before he lost to hunter when he made mistakes!
you both are wrong the last time dice sang was reunion year 2008 and he left as the king. he lost to hunter in 2007 know your facts
That was what i am saying the last time he sang he won so how am i wrong?
Last time he sang in 2008, Hunter won the crown. That was the year Dice messed up both his songs.
no way is 2007 and the crown was the woman crown singing sandy and not hunter then he show then he wasn’t beaten and came back and won in 2008 when daddy chess had the problem. get your facts straight
dellah should have made ut
Ozie has lost his influence on his audience just as the church has lost it’s influence on modern society. Before I knew about calypso, I relied on this man’s judgment for almost every aspect of the art form. In recent times, he has become so DICESOMONOUS that he forgets to even mention the simple criteria like lyrix, Melody, Rendition and Presentation that are necessary for taking anyone to the final. The man has become very subjective and his commentary has lost balance, fairness and objectivity. There is nothing wrong in a commentator disclosing his or her favorite calypsonian, take for instance , Mertle always say that caressa is her favorite but I have never heard her gone overboard to even suggest changing the rule to accommodate this man. Ozie must remember that he is not in a rum shop keeping a conversation. The whole world is listening sir. You have lost my respect and many who I have asked in the past to follow your commentary. Q95 and Kairri are better stations to listen for fair calypso commentary..Bye Ozie.
and i think Ozzie is entitled to his opinion, even as a commentator.
Are you calling yourself judge or juge? If it’s the former then you are a terrible one. Just remember that Ozzie is not alone. Many other Dominicans are also fans of the young man’s talent. Let’s remember that over a short span of years he has won 4 crowns, 5 in my book (year of tarzan). He is one of only 3 to win 3 consecutive crowns and that the one who did before him, did so 30 years before, which means that over that 30 year period there was no other, of all the calypsonians who spanned those years, who were more talented than him. You may have your ill feelings towards the man but you have to respect and appreciate his talent. Hayi Chien Di Dah’n blanc
No one is disputing the young man’s obvious talent, but you must admit when an influencial radio commentator makes a silly statement like: “Dice should be allowed to bypass all the rounds straight to the finals” you must expect people to take issue with that. Afterall, so much can happen on the night of the show, like forgeting one’s lyrics, singing in an off key etc. It is still supposed to be a competition judged on the night of the show and not a preordination. otherwise, why have a show in the first place if you knew before hand what the outcome was going to be?
If we can make excuse for Ossie and Dice why can Skerrit do what he is doing whatever it is?
To the ignorant Dominicans note; Dice did not get the opportunity to defend his crown so technically he still has King Status. Ossie is making a valid point that Dice should not have to go through the eliminations. Rules are in place to guide the process and can be amended or made flexible to address Dice’s situation.
In terms of Dice’s performance receiving 10 out of 10 this was obviously well deserved. It is a fact that Dice’s calypso talent is superior to his fellow competitors. On this night he performed according to his ability and only Tasha P was close. Alvin thought 9.99 for Dice just because (he did not have a valid reason for denying Dice 10).
Well Thank you..Most sensical post thus far
adult ed u are so wrong here…. dice did defend his crown and lose when he sang bout light etc…. i am a dice fan also but we have to speak truthfully…
oh my bad here adult ed…. in ’08 was roll d dice and see and on my own… should have been king in 09 but didn compete with the dog thing
So if he does not defend it for the next 50 years is he still king?
You guys are confusing readers. He took part in 2008 where he was defending his crown he won in 2007. So how can say that he is still king. He lost to Hunter so he was defeated.
So he did defend his crown.
FOR THOSE OF YOU BASHING OSSIE LEWIS, I HOPE YOU REALIZE THAT HE IS JUST ONE AMONG THOUSANDS OF DICE’S FANS. NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE, YOU MUST ADMIT THAT DICE IS INSTRUMENTAL IN ELEVATING CALYPSO TO NEW HEIGHTS SINCE HIS RETURN IN 2011. ON SATURDAY, AT THE QUARTER FINALS, DICE PERFORMED LAST AT#31.
INSPITE OF THE COLD, AND HEAVY RAIN, THE CROWD REMAINED PUT UNTILL DICE SANG. AS SOON AS DICE ENDED HIS PERFORMANCE, THE PEOPLE STARTED RUSHING OUT OF THE NEWTOWN SAVANNAH . NO OTHER CALYPSONIAN WOULD HAVE GOTTEN PEOPLE TO WAIT FOR HIM OR HER IN THAT BONE CHILLING WEATHER.
i agree with u
that is so so true
Tell them again Dice againnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn…Look me..Send me
TRUE!SOOOOOOOOOOOTRUE!
i believe that Lady bee sgould have been ssent to semi finals. Her song contains lyrics as graphic as they are, are what the dominican society is currently facing and having a hard time dealing with. Our court systems should be less sympathetic to the accused man and start thinking about the victim who never really gets justice for the way in which they have been violated. and the doctors who do not want to examine the children when they are brought to the hospital after they have been abused. take it easy, god forbid that this should happen to your child. we shall see your perspective on the issue then.
SOUR SOUR should be given an automatic place in the finals. Nothing beats B for Balaw Balaw for Bat.
This year is even better b-
Young Young Young Young
How you feeling how you feeling
You making more bomb than Russsia
And taking more wood than a bakery
That is artistic lyrics- To each his own. If you love SOUR SOUR say yeh.
yeh
don’t come to my court you will be sorry. I know who you are
This cannot be “the Ossie Lewis”
YES OSSIE I AGREE THATS OUR KING FOR LIFEEEE
Can you please post the list of 20?
Thanks
Interesting!
Royette supose to make it to de semi!!! Look nonesense!
u must be dreaming,
Thanks for all ur support….. It’s my first year so i would understand if that’s the reason i didn’t make it…. but next year i will try again
DNO
Manhimself was omitted from your list of semi-finalists.
Admin: we didn’t post the entire 20 from the semi-final list.
But Admin, if you are giving information, give all the details and don’t leave anything out. Some people would want to know who the 20 finalist are.
Especially when the article named 19. After all, just one more name would have made it complete. “Vex” had every reason to assume it was an omission. Admin, just admit your error rather than give “Vex” such a vexing response.
congratulation to all who made it to the next round. i also continue to give leandra my full support and the people of grand fond are with you . go there and make us proud. while singing that song i really felt the song.
horray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
for all thoes like me who found ossie’s comments annoying and unprofessional, even though i am a die hard dice fan,next time listen to it on q95, you hear the whole show uninterrupted. ossie needs to be aware as to what show he is on.and the next one with that “laugh” they should know by now they have aworld wide audience.Come on man stept up.
Only twenty could go through. Did all of you remember that. The judges will also have a problem because it is only a few can go through.And the Judges decision is final. Give them a break her. Now Ossie Lewis must stop adoring Dice and remember like Alvin an d Wadix told him Rules are Rules. He has his rules in the court, and Calypso Association have theirs PERIOD
I know that Ossie is bias towards Dice, but he has stooped real low in my opinion to say that Dice should not have gone thru the process as stipulated by the Rules. That statement has made me question Ossie’s judgement as a magistrate, and his adherence to the Laws which he suppose to uphold.
observer get a lfe please live ossie alone
Della should have made it to the Semi Finals, she was better than TrendSetter and Benno. Ossie Lewis’ comments are troubling– Rules are Rules — You cannot circumvent the rules for Dice. Ossie Lewis is clearly biased in his leaning towards Dice RULES ARE RULES
trendsetter song lyrically stronger by far
della was not better than benno, no way he has a much better and stronger singing voice. what do you know
listened to the quarter finals show and I was somewhat surprised at the song selected by the OBSERVER. The song was about the King Maker. No disrespect to Pat aaron but I thought the lyrics was unsuitable for a competition. In a calypso competition it is defintely not wise to give praises to your competitors. While the song mention the Pat Aaron made Kings special emphasis and praises was bestowed upon Dice.
The song was written by Pat Aaron and in my opinion the song is well suited for the season compilation, a Pat aaron production. As stated the song focuses on the work of Pat Aaron and I have no problem in giving the man Pat his rightful recognition. The lyrical format brought out arrogance , coy and brash.
I believe that a veteran like The OBSERVER shhould know better than to sing a song praising and glorifying his competitor. during an actual competition
[Reply]
The song is NOT sung by the Observer but rather by the CHECKER.
The song was neither sung by Observer nor written by Pat Aaron. If you need help with your homework, please buy the Sun newspaper of 7 February, 2011. Before we begin typing, we should ensure that what we are saying is factual. You are obviously no “Kaiso lover” like you claim.
You are right the song was done by the Checker and I acknowledge my error. I’ m humble enough to dos so. My appology to the OBSERVER . I am also surprised that you are saying that the song was not written by Pat Aaron. The song has all the makings of Pat Aaron.
Maybe you could post me a copy of the Sun News Paper.
Nevertheless I still hold on to my observation that a veteran calypsonian would select such a song for the competion . I believe CHECKER is a veteran calypsonian too. I sure hope
The song was written by Tim Durand. And your entire point is invalid. Sorry.
The “Spotlight” column of 7 February 2011 by Ian Jackson reads “Tim Durand’s composition ‘King Maker’ summarizes well Pat Aaron’s contribution to the art-form of calypso.”
Hope that helps.
aye robbie you keep commenting on people opinion and thats all you seem worthy of. Where are your opinions? Its seems you never have a main point. Just seem to be someone who want people to think they know stuff. Stop being an SOB!
What happen to GHETTO PRINCE a magway sa.Once you not singing about NEGATIVITY you do not achance to go through,that is why i will NEVER go to another show.
One of those good old days they will respect ladyB abd let her advance. Benno and observer has no business in that. Aka should have gone through.
I agree that the observer should not have advanced. Bad song selection.
aka with two repeat line verses ..people come on
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO…Poor Lady B…doh give up my girl Beryl…LMAO
lady b song was missing something
How did Trendsetter, Lady Star and Benno make it and not Comforter?…stupes
wat u know about calypso nah? of course trendsetter shud be there and he will be on the big stage as well like it or not..
I agree with you. I expect to see Trendsetter on stage at the finals. Some persons allow personal issues to cloud their judgement.
where comforter come in there tell him who is the blind mice now
That you vex about? Blind mice? I guess you thinking is as politically clouded as the judges, the man didn’t even sing that song!! Just my point exactly, it seems that it’s a bunch of blue parasites judging the the calypsoes. Sad to say that this is not going to help your political causes anymore than they did before December 18th 2009.
We shall all dance to the calypsoes and get back to our daily lives after ash Wednesday!! And, guess what, the blind mice will continue to lead the blind, OUT OF THE HOUSE (and still complaining about the ole speaker) for a VERY, LONG TIME TO COME!! Lol.
@ :is that so”, so small minded and out of context………Grow up s’il vous plait.
we go see about that
THAT”S A FACT. DICE SHOULD BY PASS AND GO STRAIGHT TO FINALS. THUMBS UP 2 U MR OSSIE LEWIS. DICE IS COMING BACK LIKE A RAGGING LION 2 TAKE BACK THAT CROWN. WHO DONT LIKE IT LUMP IT.
It doesn’t matter what crap Dice sings, or if his themes and melody are very similar every year, we all know that he will always be placed in the finals. Don’t get me wrong, the man is INDEED an excellent performer, but many people are too biased (like the famous radio commentator and Dice fanatic who forever gives him a 10 out of 10, even when he forgets his lyrics).
I guess objectivity gets thrown out the door when it concerns certain individuals, particularly when they are popular. BUT, then again, I GUESS THIS IS JUST DOMINICA FOR YOU!!!
well said
@ Is that so? Well said. Dice sings the same crap year in year out and his blinded followers cannot see that. I heard a lady say on Saturday night, “no calypso without DIce”, pure ignorance.
Wh vex lost….DDDDDDIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEE Again and again and again…….sa ki faschez quashez………….
mr ozzie lewis becareful of what you say when you get excited. we all know you love calypso and cricket but you passion gets a bit too elevated and cause you to make remarks which of course will always be interpreted by listeners. why? because you are a man in high regard. dice, no matter how good his songs are must go through the same process as everyone else. ozzie take note.
An example of the disregard for law and order in the country.
the judges decision is final
I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT MIGHTY ACRE SHOULD HAVE MADE IT. CHECKER YOUR TRIBUTE SONG IS A GREAT SONG. I WANT TO CONGRATULATE THE WRITER FOR DOING SUCH AN INCREDIBLE JOB.
So sad
It was disappointing to hear commentator Magistrate Ossie Lewis say on radio that Dice should have been allowed to by-pass the standing rules and go straight to the finals.
I would not like my case to go to his court cause he is bias.
So you see why so many criminals go free with people like Ossie as magistrate. What do you expect? SMH
I am certainly not surprised at the comments of this individual. He could have just said that there is no need for any finals. Just give Dice the damn crown now!! What a shame!!!
And to imagine, this guy actually sits as a magistrate and is expected to dispense justice without bias, fear or favour?
theres no need to place the mans proffession on the spot light. and most ppl shares the same views. the last time dice sang he was the crowned king, and aernt the kings supposed to go stright to finals?????????
@fair is fair: It’s true Dice left as a King but remember he’s not the reigning king….the rules most likely refer to the reigning king. Dice already have so much maleh – leave it like dat where he works from scratch to WIN his crown…then let’s see what else dem idle people will harp about!
I love Mr. Lewis’ commentary. Though some would like him to sound more balanced, he’s not judging the show so he’s entitled to his personal opinions.
Dice againnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
COMFORTER’s omission was really blantant! That shows how biased, and one-sided calypso judging has become. It is no longer about substance, but rather POPULARITY, NEGATIVITY, ANTI-GOVERNMENT LYRICS and SMUT for one to make it through calypso these days!!!
AGREED
i loved comforter’s songs but i think he should have sung his other song instead. and honestly, a calypso is like a story, beginning, mddle, end. he still had more blood running and the song did not have an end. the show was judged right. i from possie but fair is fair. he also san off-key and that also set him back.
stupes!!!!!!! where is the performance???????????????
Might Arce should have made it instead
once dice in i NICE… congrats to all the others
Honest Joe are u mad or what. U did not listen to d show or maybe if u were there u maybe had one or two. did u hear Explosion forpa of Peter Pro’s? u need tow check again. It is obvious that Eeplosion has the best calypso D Ash. and he sang it with no mistakes.
Big up the Scottshead massive…. Mighty Acre keep trying we wiv u…..:)
You mean after Explosion and Observer made such a big Fauxpas they made it? What a surprise!!
Pat Aaron vs Stardom Tent….Question why comfort didn’t go through…day light robbery
I agree. How Sugar S make dat before Dellah and Comforter?