| If the crowd that packed Weekendz Nightclub, in | | | | The star of this season really goes to Poor and Boasy |
| Kingston on Sunday, May 3, 2009 is to be interpreted | | | | who walked away with a million dollars cash. His |
| then the producers of the new hit show may need a | | | | personality and ability to show charisma which |
| new location. The Magnum King and Queen of | | | | Jamaicans are known for made him the most popular |
| Dancehall were crowned last Sunday with a huge | | | | among the viewers. In addition to his persona viewers |
| show that showcased the top 10 finalists all performing. | | | | cannot ignore his life story. As a 19 year old washing |
| Tiki and Poor and Boasy were crowned at the end as | | | | car windows in Half Way Tree, who question himself |
| the ultimate winners. The show must be commended | | | | daily about his life and future, it must have taken great |
| for its originality and for portraying a genre of talent | | | | strength to become the champion, knowing you are |
| competition in Jamaica that was not on mainstream | | | | fighting not only for your future but also your |
| television. I believe the show was different in that it | | | | daughter's. The same goes for the Queen of |
| didn't seek to attempt to imitate the mother of all talent | | | | Dancehall Tiki. Her ability to write songs that are easy |
| competitions 'American Idol'. | | | | to sing makes her unforgettable and that is critical in |
| However, the judges must be commended for their | | | | any industry, you want people to remember you. She |
| real comments. They were not their only to criticize | | | | reminds me of Beyonce in some ways, if you look at |
| and commend the contestants on the show weekly. | | | | Beyonce's songs they all are have catchy phrases |
| But as the season progressed we saw where the | | | | that connect with her audience. This is a huge lesson |
| comments were expressed to improve the | | | | for artistes today not only to write lyrics that make |
| contestant's craft in the business. The roles of the | | | | sense but also have entertainment quality. |
| judges were also critical. Mr. Burrell as the producer, | | | | In conclusion, I believe that Magnum will continue to |
| Ms. Kitty a popular radio presenter and DJ General | | | | support this show. Who can forget the brand's image |
| Degree a veteran in the business each week | | | | and phrase "di magnum ina him" which only did the |
| expressed comments from different aspects of the | | | | brand well. The producers must therefore see how |
| business each exposing the contestants to what the | | | | they can improve on the product by providing a world |
| industry requires. | | | | class show which would mean a bigger production set |
| The show begins each week with a dancehall fashion | | | | and better producing. All the mishaps in production |
| show which should be improved in future seasons. | | | | must not be repeated but better talents should now |
| The models are amateurs and I believe if professionals | | | | come to the forefront to take dancehall which is bigger |
| are used then designers will get more from this | | | | than all of us to a higher level. |
| segment. After all, it's business. | | | | |