Kaiso Brat leads the way in 2018 Nagico Calypso Eliminations
POND ISLAND — It was that time of the year again when Calypsonians had the opportunity to launch lyrical attacks on politicians in the manner that suited them. But of the 17 that took to the stage last evening, only 10 have advanced to the finals where they will challenge Alberto Arrindell, aka Fish da Mega Boss for the crown on April 26th.
“They better come better than tonight in the finals” said the reigning King who was not required to compete in the eliminations said at the conclusion of the competition.
Those making the final cut is the 10 time Calypso King and 3 time Road March King Clement Richards, stage name Kaiso Brat who was awarded 255 points for his song entitled ‘Drones’. Making a return to the competition after an extended period was the 11 time Calypso King, 7 time Road March King and 7 time Caribbean Road March King Leroy Brooks, aka King Beau Beau, with a song entitled ‘Jam Them’ which earned him 247 points.
Occupying the number three slot with a total of 240 points was John Louie Rey, aka X-Rey whose song was entitled ‘Dont Come Back’. At number four and one point behind was Isidore York, aka Mighty Dow who also returned to the competition with a song entitled “I want To Know.’ The four times Calypso King was able to demonstrate that he still had what it takes to be competitive.
In the 5th spot with 237 points was Andrew Richardson, the 2nd generation calypsonian doing a song entitled ‘Is Our Fault’ . At number six on 235 points was Rumini Rogers, stage name ‘Young Calix, the Protege’ doing a song entitled ‘Countdown’.
Keith Carty, stage name ‘The Repeater’ earned 229 points for his song ‘ St. Maarten Will Rise Again’. The lone female in the competition Evelyn Walters aka Ebony Empress who made the final cut on her debut back in 2016 was able to do it again.
She was the first to perform and her song entitled ‘We are survivors’ earned her 226 points finishing ahead of Kaiso Genius on 221 with a song entitled ‘Back to the Pools’ and the Wizard on212 points for his song called ‘Ah Vex’.
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