The votes are in and Jamaica has chosen the Top ten Princes and Princesses who will remain in the Magnum Mansion to battle it out for true royalty.
PRINCES
This ‘Dreamy eyed’ DJ, Manchester's Kevin "Gridloc" Chambers is the charm of Mandeville. The only male wildcard representing the South Coast, the 30 year old is the oldest male in the competition and has been sharply piercing his spot on stage. Gridloc has his 'dreamy eyes' locked on the million dollar prize is spontaneous, out-going, yet humble. Attacking the stage each week, he sees himself as his biggest competition for the crown, hence raising the bar weekly. Gridloc was called back to the competition as a wildcard after his girl’s anthem song "Hype Pon A Gal" won Miss Kitty over.
11 auditions, 4 seasons, and never making it to the TV round is the story of Anthony Grant known on stage as Hurricane. Over the last four years Hurricane, who represents Ten Miles in Bull Bay, St Thomas, has refused to give up knowing that "he must shine". Apart from his huge stature, he is known to command the stage with his energy gripping performances. The 25 year old finalist, who just celebrated his birthday on May 11, says he's "unstoppable" when he places his eyes on a goal he wants to achieve. "Hello Ma Dear" a song urging men to approach females better than 'yow' was the song that landed this energetic performer on the Magnum stage after four years, to fight for a career in music.
Roshane "Ishane" Lewis turned 23 on Labour Day 2011. The Spanish Town native describes himself as easy-going, ambitious, focused and extremely determined. Ishane's determination is obvious with his appearance at 10 auditions spanning over all 4 seasons of Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall competition. "Girls with ambition want a man with ambition," is a line from the single "Ambition" that landed Ishane on the Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall stage.
Hailing from Enfield, St Mary, 22 year old Sagittarian Kimoy Graham, known on the Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall stage as J R Daine is poised for greatness with his melody. J R Daine "fears no one" and uses that as his guiding principle in the competition. He describes himself as versatile, with an unusual style, filled with lyrics and melody, and is committed to giving people something they can listen to without profanity. "It’s all about a positive message," gave the sing-jay who got called to the Magnum stage after performing "New Year".
Drawing from his experiences and environment, Specialist, the stage name of Orane Wilson, has become known for his cool, calm and melodious delivery. The singjay who confesses, "I don't have a big rough voice", has been busy packing his music each week with positive uplifting songs. Specialist believes in drawing from his environment to help others to see positive routes to life's goals and be inspired. His emotional delivery of "Mother Cry", that celebrates the strength of his mother, was the song that won him favour to the competition.
PRINCESSES
Latty Fabulous
The Clarendon favourite seems to have a calm personality, but when Latoya Reynolds is put aside Latty Fabulous emerges and attacks the stage. The fiery spirit of this December born Sagittarian notes that she's happy to have reached this far and will continue hunting for the top spot and million dollar prize. The extremely determined and focused 25 year old got through to the Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall, when she deejayed the song "Bun Fi Bun".
Nioma
Nioma, the only cultural reggae artiste left in the competition, has been described as a blend of Etana, Queen Ifrica & Tanya Stephens and known to belt out emotive performances. This sing-jay describes herself as "less than aggressive than everyone else, but with a difference." Born Olivia Mitchell to her parents, she represents the Windward Road, Kingston 16 area in the competition and claims she brings a different element to the competition. Producing touching and motivating songs week after week Nioma says she's very lyrical and can't wait until the clash to show a different side of her: "I'm ready for anyone, any contestant I get I'll take on. Not because I sing means I can’t clash."
Shuneal Sassy
Versatile and not afraid to step outside the musical box and deliver is how 20 year old Daniella Mannings known as Shuneal Sassy describes herself. Born at St Joseph's Hospital, the wildcard contestant says she is representing Kingston and Waterford. Shuneal Sassy was selected to return to the competition as Professor Nuts’ Wild Card when she deejayed her "Hot Girls Don't Tek Bad Up" song. The December born Sagitarian says she was built to entertain and Jamaica can expect the best and the unexpected.
Stylsh
Originally from Red Hills, but now residing in Waterford, Portmore, Stylsh describes herself as one with a split personality. She is divided between Stylish and Stacie Ann Lamoth, her birth name. Stylsh is the excited one, with lots of vibes who is hardcore and adventurous, while Stacie Ann Lamoth is more laid back and cautious, always saying “go and finish your Finance & Accounting degree at University College of the Caribbean”. The 23 years was called back as the Producer's Wild Card picked after performing, "It’s a buss me a look not a van or truck." The split personality contestant thinks her biggest competitor is Nioma and is strongly anticipating a clash with her.
Yabalicious
From a Central Village address out of Spanish Town, Yabalicious or Samantha Jones, as she is known by birth, say she's tough and going after the million dollars. "Yuh Fi Chat Seh" was the ticket she rode to get in the competition, a song she wrote out of anger when she wasn't on good terms with a friend. She describes herself as strong, motivated and determined. "Me a pepper, them a ketchup, can they keep up," she asked of her other contestants, before revealing that Nioma is her biggest competition and who she wants to clash with.
Watch Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall every Saturday at 9:30PM live on TVJ. Only 4 live shows left for the 2011 Magnum King and Queen to be revealed at the final show on June 18.
PRINCES
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Roshane "Ishane" Lewis turned 23 on Labour Day 2011. The Spanish Town native describes himself as easy-going, ambitious, focused and extremely determined. Ishane's determination is obvious with his appearance at 10 auditions spanning over all 4 seasons of Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall competition. "Girls with ambition want a man with ambition," is a line from the single "Ambition" that landed Ishane on the Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall stage.
Hailing from Enfield, St Mary, 22 year old Sagittarian Kimoy Graham, known on the Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall stage as J R Daine is poised for greatness with his melody. J R Daine "fears no one" and uses that as his guiding principle in the competition. He describes himself as versatile, with an unusual style, filled with lyrics and melody, and is committed to giving people something they can listen to without profanity. "It’s all about a positive message," gave the sing-jay who got called to the Magnum stage after performing "New Year".
Drawing from his experiences and environment, Specialist, the stage name of Orane Wilson, has become known for his cool, calm and melodious delivery. The singjay who confesses, "I don't have a big rough voice", has been busy packing his music each week with positive uplifting songs. Specialist believes in drawing from his environment to help others to see positive routes to life's goals and be inspired. His emotional delivery of "Mother Cry", that celebrates the strength of his mother, was the song that won him favour to the competition.
PRINCESSES
Latty Fabulous
The Clarendon favourite seems to have a calm personality, but when Latoya Reynolds is put aside Latty Fabulous emerges and attacks the stage. The fiery spirit of this December born Sagittarian notes that she's happy to have reached this far and will continue hunting for the top spot and million dollar prize. The extremely determined and focused 25 year old got through to the Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall, when she deejayed the song "Bun Fi Bun".
Nioma
Nioma, the only cultural reggae artiste left in the competition, has been described as a blend of Etana, Queen Ifrica & Tanya Stephens and known to belt out emotive performances. This sing-jay describes herself as "less than aggressive than everyone else, but with a difference." Born Olivia Mitchell to her parents, she represents the Windward Road, Kingston 16 area in the competition and claims she brings a different element to the competition. Producing touching and motivating songs week after week Nioma says she's very lyrical and can't wait until the clash to show a different side of her: "I'm ready for anyone, any contestant I get I'll take on. Not because I sing means I can’t clash."
Shuneal Sassy
Versatile and not afraid to step outside the musical box and deliver is how 20 year old Daniella Mannings known as Shuneal Sassy describes herself. Born at St Joseph's Hospital, the wildcard contestant says she is representing Kingston and Waterford. Shuneal Sassy was selected to return to the competition as Professor Nuts’ Wild Card when she deejayed her "Hot Girls Don't Tek Bad Up" song. The December born Sagitarian says she was built to entertain and Jamaica can expect the best and the unexpected.
Stylsh
Originally from Red Hills, but now residing in Waterford, Portmore, Stylsh describes herself as one with a split personality. She is divided between Stylish and Stacie Ann Lamoth, her birth name. Stylsh is the excited one, with lots of vibes who is hardcore and adventurous, while Stacie Ann Lamoth is more laid back and cautious, always saying “go and finish your Finance & Accounting degree at University College of the Caribbean”. The 23 years was called back as the Producer's Wild Card picked after performing, "It’s a buss me a look not a van or truck." The split personality contestant thinks her biggest competitor is Nioma and is strongly anticipating a clash with her.
Yabalicious
From a Central Village address out of Spanish Town, Yabalicious or Samantha Jones, as she is known by birth, say she's tough and going after the million dollars. "Yuh Fi Chat Seh" was the ticket she rode to get in the competition, a song she wrote out of anger when she wasn't on good terms with a friend. She describes herself as strong, motivated and determined. "Me a pepper, them a ketchup, can they keep up," she asked of her other contestants, before revealing that Nioma is her biggest competition and who she wants to clash with.
Watch Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall every Saturday at 9:30PM live on TVJ. Only 4 live shows left for the 2011 Magnum King and Queen to be revealed at the final show on June 18.