A contestant in the upcoming Junior Calypso Monarch Competition has released a video just before the staging of the show.
“Endangered Species” is performed by Lemar “The Irish Kid” Irish who is representing the St. John’s Academy at the competition.
The song is described as a ‘social commentary’ addressing issues which have made humans an endangered species on earth.
It speaks on issues such as juvenile delinquency among young men, the destruction of the environment by humans and the needless wars currently waging around the world.
The song was penned by veteran calypso judge, Livingston ‘Spencer’ Caselle and recorded by Cornell Phillip.
The Junior Calypso Monarch Competition is slated for January 31 at the Harlem Plaza.
See video below.
Genuinely no matter if someone doesn’t know after that its up to other visitors that they will assist, so here it occurs.
this boy.. Lermar is going to make it veryyyyy far in the calypso industry. his songs are always so touching. his voice is so sweet. he got the stage personality- he brings out a song very well
Keep ur head up in everything u do hun.. im behind u 100 percent – shoot for the stars!!!! <3
The future of calypso in Dominica look and sounds bright. Good job young Irish and to all the jr calypsonians.
Excellent job young man!…very nicely executed. Great job to the management and support team as well.
Love the commentary, delivery and how well he articulate the words. Job well done and much success in the competition.
Great Calypso-video!!
One minor comment: The “All American Stunt Guy” shirt was distracting.
st.john secondary and primary king and first today possie all the way
Wow, I cannot believe it. Senior calypsonians take note……That is melody, that is content… all the way in the United states i’m rooting for you boy….. awesome song
Good job, keep it up and stay in school.
that song to long!
MY GOD So everything all you need to always have a negative comment? Long or short, does it matter. O Gosh man. Just enjoy the video with a positive message.
This isn’t the silly hip-hop or slutty dancehall music you may be accustomed to. It is calypso and is meant to carry a message. Sorry, but this isn’t usual short, lyrically-empty videos with half-naked women that is the norm these days.
do better
moron///
Well Done Lemar All the Best In The Competition….
Beautiful song and the message was fully delivered good luck Irish Kid.
great clip…it reminds me when machel montano started singing as a lil boy,,,,,keep it up lamar big things lookin your way
Could compete with the seniors and perhaps be victorious. A monster of a song,which was well penned by Mr. Cassell and wonderfully executed by the Irish “Ace”. Extremely proud of you son.
Appropriate message touching every strata of not just our society but the world at large. Something must go dreadfully wrong for this boy not to win. I see his name is the Irish Kid looks like it will be changing to the Irish King.
This song has everything needed to emerge champion. All my boy have to do is just deliver it.
Awww, great job Lemar! Nice … all the best to you, young man. This is positivity and our nation’s youth needs it.
That Kid is the real Deal;I LOVE HIM;
Spencer my man,i know this kid gonna go places,
Great Song and well done.
well done my boy
irish kid for adult calypso king. Mr better that scrunter them man. big up yut man
Very positive and pertinent song. Best of Luck “Kid” at the Junior Monarch…HAve been a fan from long time…
The future looks bright with persons like the “Irish kid” Taking us to the next level all the best kid, you are heading for bigger better things Good luck.
Very impressed and touched by this performance. This youth is definitely going to go places if he continues.
Good Luck!!
Congratulations to you “Irish Kid” I heard you when you first started in the calypso business and thought you had great potential back then. This video with such profound lyrics is an indication that you have grown in the artform and so I will encourage you to stay focused not just on calypso but your schooling. Continue to learn so that you could later write for yourself too, to compliment your talent in singing and delivery. I wish you all the best
Good Stuff, All the best. Positive message too
Very nice, awesome Little Irish. Best of luck in the competition.
The show will be held at the Crazy Coco Nut NOT Harlem Plaza
big tune, alot of messages and i love how you burn the man to man vibes
Very good song. Its been a few years now since I always look forward to his songs. Good future calypsonian.
On the other hand, I think they should remove the images of the other “@@” people in the video. One needs permission to display such images in the video especially if it represents one of negativity. The producers should try to obtain local pics (even if is with actors). This can lead to legal problems. Those men do not play when it comes to their images. DA already embarrassed those people when their ship landed on it’s shores. Don’t think they not monitoring DNO for a hiccup. Payback is a ‘beach’.
Great job Irish Kid! Listen to this young prophet. Things are indeed getting out of control.
good job my boy,I’m very press. Keep doing what you do.Music is life!!!!!
Lyrics to kill,, that’s the kind of calypso i love, blessings to you my boy!!
Irish Kid just reassured me the future of Dominica is bright and safe! Really nice Bravo!!
little man is doing his very best with what he is given but common sense. This is a young boy..why does he need to remember 8 minutes of lyrics. No more than 2 verses should do plus the song should suit his voice. Some of the notes are way too high for him. I can feel the strain for him when he hits them. Nevertheless he has delivered well on his part.
oh this song has me smiling..the talents of our young people..just before i checked DNO i was reading the word of God of the tragic things we have to face before the lords day……great song lil irish kid…great things in store for your future.
WAY TO GO IRISH
Well Done youngster! Keep it up!
Awesome lyrics, Superb Delivery of the song Lemar AKA The Irish Kid and exceptional video Mr. Ambo….Job Well Done Guys….Possie Massive to the world!!!
All the best now and in the future
congratulation Lemar very good lyrics. wish you well.
Well penned Mr Cassell and the young man brings it out very well. Watch out Ms Jackson….very strong calypso.
Great video. Let’s go Irish Kid!!!!!
GO boy…tell dem!
hold dem… great, big move
I love this song. So very true.Most(majority) of young men in this country have no goal and no ambition.its time we Dominican men step up.Woman are living us behind…
the song is good and he delivers well.
wonderful work, hope the young man reaches far….
Ambo, not cause is calypso for the thing to be so ‘simple’ nah, u could have given the kid a lil hiphop type of clip shifting swag…….. good quality vid…
Alas…think before you speak/type.You are sounding silly.It could not be better than that.No hip-hop.It is calypso.I wish this child well.I vision a future Dominica Calypso King.Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to go Kid.
nice love the song…it definitely belong in a calypso king competition…you go lamar..repping possi and and the society on a whole.