homeHe is also now one of the most entertaining MC’s and in 2008 was more than just an MC, he was part of the act at every event he hosted. To top it off, the Soca bug which bit him in 2007, continued its infection in 2008 and Pringles adopted the sobriquet “Superman.” Under this guise he released “Socaritis,” one of the biggest songs of 2008. He also placed second in the Soca Monarch competition here. It is for all these reasons and more Kwency “Pringles” Griffith, aka Superman HD is our entertainment personality of 2008.
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2. Ricky T: The 2008 Soca Monarch, Road March champion and Caribbean Soca Monarch continues to make us proud locally and internationally. “Party Cyar Done,” “Wheel and Come again” and “Too Much Rum in your Glass” were carnival staples in 2008 whilst “Pressure Boom” still had the Caribbean breathless. Ricky T was also recognized by the 2008 International Soca Awards Committee.
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3. Herb Black: The biggest entertainment comeback in 2008 was Herb Black with Suzette. He went on to win the Groovy Soca and Calypso Monarch competitions.
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4. Penn and Ace were the lead producers of 758 studios who produced and penned hits for Ricky T, Teddyson John, Ilaman, Ashanti, Superman, DJ Iwa and others in 2008.
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5. DJ Iwa: He wrote and co-wrote hits for Ricky T, Ashanti and for himself in 08 and as a radio announcer and party DJ he is in a class all by himself.’
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6. Zionomi: Your friends, your mother, your sons, daughters and even some grandmother’s were singing along to “Just a friend” in 2008.
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7. Da Lonya: This young lady made us all proud with her vocal pipes at the 2008 Digicel Rising Stars. We can’t wait for her recording.
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8. Levi Chin: A DJ and entertainer who is now spreading his wings to the region.
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9. Cherry L: An award winner at the St Lucia Music awards, Cherry L took his unique style to New York and London in 08.
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10. Trish: One Kiss was one of the biggest hits of 2008 in St Lucia and this talented female act continues to grow as a performer and song-writer.
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11. Shayne Ross: He scooped a few at the music awards and was rumoured to be Amy Winehouse’s Secret Lover.
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12. Mala Bryan: This St Lucian model from the south of the island continues to make her mark on international runways and publications as well.
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