In the history Groovy Soca singing on the local shores there has not been many gospel based songs entering competitions but through Dallas Forte this is about to change. One of 28 singers who made the shortlist to compete in the inaugural event he believes that he’s got the right arrangement and message to win the inaugural Banks Groovy Soca Monarch. The 26-year-old says “My song (Unspeakable Joy) is actually my personal testimony of where I used to be and where I am now through God’s grace”. He opines that many people can identify with his storyline and added that “the hook will certainly have people grooving in a positive direction.” Dallas who has been singing since age 9 in the West Ruimveldt Boys Choir is known in some circles as the guy with some suave pipes who can dish almost any RnB or soulful tune with little effort. However, he’s since become a ‘church boy’ who serves as a worship leader in his local church and is pinning his public votes on and support on his fellow Christian brethren as well as those who like positive vibes. Todate the PC Graduate he has written and recorded several songs such as “Serve, Trust, Love” a pop worship song making circulation in Barbados, the USA and Trinidad.
He entered the competition as he says “to do me and throw down with any artistes while sharing the good news of Jesus Christ”. Speaking of his chances she says “I stand a pretty Good chance despite the fact that I’m going against the crème de la Crème of artiste in Guyana”. His ultimate musical aspiration is to make music a career while showing youths that one does not have to be part of the negative crowd to be popular and successful. He has performed as an opening act for artistes the likes of Papa San, Stitchie, DJ Nicholos and Christafari and is still a lead singer with the Second coming Band. He was also a finalist in the inaugural GT&T Jingle competition.
By Mondale Smith