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Big names, promising newcomers enter Banks Groovy Soca Monarch

Head HuntersEntries close October 30

From the sounds on radio and the look of things the Banks Groovy Soca Monarch will be a most competitive music blast. According to word from the mash Secretariat officials, entries have been submitted thus far from hot popular acts as well as some very promising new comers all taking aim at the inaugural title.

As the conclusion date for submission of entries  to the Mash Secretariat draws closer Coordinator Sean Bhola has informed that the competition entries thus far has surpassed 20 and he is optimistic that even more entries will come in by the October 30th closing date.

Information thus far indicates that from the Kross Kolor Records Head Hunters Camp six artistes have submitted entries for a shot at the more than $2M in prizes. That list according to ace music Producer Burcmoore Simon includes three times Road March Queen Melissa Vanilla Roberts, Reigning Carib Soca Monarch Bonesman and the Fireman B52.

While Simon has held back on the other names coming from his camp we hear that the Headhunters Crew will also include three times Carib Soca Monarch Adrian Durchin and his X2 partner Jumo ‘Rubber Waist’ Primo as well as Michelle ‘Big RED’ King.

Some of the artistes are remaining silent on their involvement in the competition until after the shortlist is announced but the US based Dutchin has confirmed that he is ready to make a come back to the Mash Music competition circuit. Reigning six times Calypso Monarch Geoffery Phillips AKA the Mighty Rebel has also said that he has submitted his entry as did Young Bill Rogers. One of the new comers to the Mash music arena thus far hoping for a shot at the Banks Groovy Soca Monarch title also is the dreadlocks Rass Isan. Other names include Passion, and DelRoy Dash (half of 24K) as well as Gospel artiste Dallas Forte.

Entries are still being collected up until 17:00 hrs (5PM) on Saturday afternoon at the Mash Secretariat or the Groovy Soca Monarch Office in Durban Backlands at lot 211 Century Palm Gardens.

By Mondale Smith

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Adrian Dutchin: “taking it any how” for Groovy Soca Monarch

Adrian Dutchin“If you looking for me… with company or alone anyhow I taking it…” set to a groovy chipping soca flavor is the tool that three times Soca Monarch Adrian Dutchin plans to use to take aim at the inaugural Banks Soca Monarch. The father of one who  originates from Kitty but now resides in the USA says he’s  ready to get back in his competition mode as he heaped praises on the architects on the new event.

This statement comes even as Dutchin is working out plans to market his new heart rending “I’ll never sell out” single and Video. He is excited about the idea of a new Mashramani competition and commends Banks DIH for taking the initiative to sponsor a competition that promotes Mash music long before the Republic Anniversary.

He had absented himself from the Carib Soca Monarch competition for two years after  copping the title  for a third time and  while he has not ruled out  competing  in the 2011 competition, he told Entertainer that he’s coming home for Mash and Christmas in one. From his home in New York he affirmed that “Every time I record it’s a very exciting feeling for me and yes I am entering the Groovy Soca Monarch.”

When asked why he said his decision to enter is because “it’s something new and it’s a contest for us by us (Guyanese)”.  He said too that he also loves the camaraderie and that its good and will help the art form to develop even more on the local shores.

While we have not heard much from Dutchin said he’s always doing music the likes of his new release “I’ll never sell out” and plans to promote the song and video because he thinks “its lyrics are very true.”

He has already completed his recording for the Groovy Soca Monarch and will be getting ready for Mash his “favorite time of the year”.

When asked of his plan for the competition if he makes the shortlist he categorically stated that he plans “to do nothing different but be my self on stage.”

Reminded that if he makes the shortlist he may have to compete against members of his camp including Jumo he said “it does not matter how many people from the same label is in a contest we all have very different styles and approach to things. But what is very important is to acknowledge the label for having nurtured the artistes to the level they are at”.

By Mondale Smith