Two more women have entered the calypso arena after receiving the nod from the judges at the 2013 calypso eliminations held at the Krazy Coconut on Saturday, Dec 22, 2012.
Sherian Letang, wife of veteran calypsonian and performer, Daddy Chess, whose calypso name is Electra, and Rachel Jno. Baptiste, who goes by the calypso moniker of Rachel, are among four newcomers in the twelve who have been chosen for the 2013 quarter final.
While they maybe newcomers to calypso, both Electra and
Rachel have gained some recognition in the music business. Electra is the former lead vocalist of Fanatik band while Rachel is the 2012 Q Talent Search winner.
The other newcomers are Kris B and Shadow Flow, aka, Skinny Bantan, who also has some experience as an entertainer.
Making a successful comeback so far this year, is Kelly Williams (Ras Kelly), who is the President of the Dominica Calypso Association (DCA).
Other calypsonians who have made it to the quarter final are Beno, Daddy Chess, Deros, Man Himself, Ghetto Prince, Trend Setter and Lady Star.
The judges also selected three stand by calypsonians in the event that someone was to pull out of the quarter final.
About 70 calypsonians participated in the competition on Saturday.
The DCA-organized quarter final is carded for early January 2013.
Below are photos of the 12 quarter finalists courtesy Krystallion Inc.
ghetto prince all the way
BIG UP THE GHETTO PRINCE
Big up Ghetto Prince !!
Hey everyone , thanks you for the support whether DNO or radio , i would like you guys to know that i feel the same as you did that it was an injustice however we must find a way to move forward . Look for Daddy Milla at the Showdown Mas Camp 2013 where i will continue to bring the song that you love , i do this for all my young people !
Where is the 12th photo. Ghetto Prince has two spots?
all you those judges will make the calypso fans hate calypso the way all you judging the show
I hope that as the president of the Calypso Association, Kelly will give up his place to one of the younger people, especially a new comment like Daddy miller. how this calypso did not make it ….I just don to know.
Either they want to get at Pat
Or the judges like Monsignor are playing politics
I just do not get it.
i need a cd of daddy milla song that is my favorit calypso so far.
i think some of the judges need to retire. because they are too political. they cannot put politic aside that is all they see
When will D’cans demmand much better judges for big shows like these it’s just unbelieveable how much politic plays in everything on the Island enough is enough how can we move forward the artist should be judge on their individual talent they should allow to sing about the ills of nations if the so choose without prejudice.
Their was a call for bringing judges from other Islands I do think we have reached that place and I’m sure a lot of folks will agree .
No one can stop PAT because he tells truth to the words of the songs and some folks dont like the “truth” when they come face to face with it.
i have been to countless elemination this was the one with the worst turn out.The judges for that show was the worst, for if they did not see it fit to have that new comer [Daddy miller] then that is the starting of unfairness.
Ras kelly is back? he needs to close his eyes when he sings bc i can bet on it he gonna forget his lyrics. lol
Was the Monsignor part of the judging? if so no anti government could make. it is ashame what is happening in Dominica.
Monsignor is just one judge…..stop with this nonsense…..he tally alone can’t stop any one from making it…..we Dominicans speak to much BS sometimes…..stupesss!
dont be too sure my friend, the year Dice sang Tarzan, 3 or 4 judges had him number one, 1 or 2 had him #2 and the priest had him 7 or 8. One judge can spoil your average, and man does beat man by 2 and 3 points.
Sapphire shudda place.. her sound had meaning… racheal song ok but i doe think it qualify for top 11.. shadowflow think is soca comp nuh he come and sing about rum and party? daddy miller had a wonderful voice..
Royette improved from the first year she came on.. i really think that the judges had 8 of the final 12 in the mix. big up to chester and sherian..
Saturda nights show was not well judges some persons should have placed above others.. racheal, kelly, shadowflow should not have been dere… Royette and daddy miller should have gotten a spot in the top 11.
i believed Royette should have placed instead of racheal…. Kelly didnt have no place in this show not because he have post… I really hope that the judges will see thier mistakes
Shadow Flow all the way to the finals.
Deros congrats!!
Why isn’t Daddy Miller proceeding to the quarter finals. His song was far better than Daddy Chess, Beno and Shadow Flow put together. He may not have delivered to the best of his ability but, I was listening over the radio and heard every word. This is so unfair. I can believe this. PURE INJUSTICE!!!!!!!!
if that is how the season starts I
, I am out for the season. Totally bias and unfair.
With all due respect to the judges, it is incomprehensible how a young calypsonian from Mornepros singing a well crafted calypso by Pat Aaron about the alleged illegal status of the country’s leadership did not make it.
It is sad that we have allowed politics to enter and control the affairs of the the Calypso Ass. Why are we doing this. The courts will not give justice, the House of Assembly is a joke and these days even calypso seems to be under attack by the politicians.
There is absolutely no reason for not allowing Daddy Miller to make it t the quarters. This is absolutely ridiculous. .Calypso fans should be outrage that the Ghost …who is the president o the association and a fan of the government should make it to the quarter finals and not Daddy Miller.
This is a travesty and a miscarriage of calypso justice.
Respecfully
Ghost sang that song since last year so it should have no place in this year competition.That is why Daddy Milla could not find a place
Your piece sounds like a calypso itself!
the show was too long and i don’t see how shadowflow made it. that is not a soca competition it’s a calypso show… I believe Sapphire and Leona should have gotten a Squeeze in the final 12. Ghos have no place being in there.. i really hope that they feature those girls in one of the upcoming show.
Big tune Electra!!!
What kind of result is that. Were the judges listening to the same calypsos that we heard? How did Daddy Chess and Beno make it before Daddy miller….the illegal Calypso King.
Oh I agree with u. I think Daddy Miller should have made it.
dice didnt take part?!?!
where are all the top calypsonians??
My friend, this was the eliminations…not even quarter finals. How do you expect to hear from the top calypsonians?
Keep tuned in.
Respectfully
RoseauValley
well ok. i dont know how they doing their calypso thing
lololol!u really not a calypso fan!get in tune!
DNO for the benefit of people like Pretty S, can you make an article or page dedicated to Calypso? It can include the order of things. How the line up comes about. Last year’s king does not go through elimination —automatic finals; last years finalist – no elimination —automatic quarters – including any prior kings who live out of the Island. That page can also serve as the go to page for current news on calypso.
SKINNY/SHADOW FLOW FOR ROAD MARCH !!!!!!
What about Daddy Miller the illegal calypso king? What happen?
Ghost is my boy…..but I doh see how his neck doh cut…..I loved Calm performance…..
I don’t know what the judges looking for but can rachel make it and not royette, even daddy miller needed a place to go to the quarter finals.
Rachel???? hmmm interesting.. She has to wheel and come again wi.. Even if the Diamond made it big doesnt mean the Sapphire can too.. Lol
no it doesn’t mean that but her song has meaning…
Lady Star