GT&T’s jingle is heating up and based on the quarterfinal performances the competition is about to get steamier and more unpredictable.
There is no clear favourite just yet, but Malika Boyd put a stake in when she delivered a show-stopping performance of the reggae single “Hide Away”. Boyd stunned the crowd at the Theatre Guild during the quarterfinals and earned a standing ovation on Sunday night last.
A press release from the Guyana Telephone & Telegraph (GT&T) said Boyd not only had the vocals, but she also possessed the moves. But there were two other performers edging closely behind, Michael Thompson and Adrian Brandt.
Thompson, who is being tagged as “one to watch” delivered a strong performance of Buju Banton’s “Driver” while Brandt, a repeat from last year held his own with “I feel good”.
The quarterfinal was held under the theme, ‘Favourite Caribbean Songs -Reggae’ and the performers came with a variety of numbers. Some covered the recent hits of Timeka Marshall – “All Night” and “Secrets”, others decided on Alaine and Jah Cure.
Following the quarterfinal the 25 hopefuls were trimmed to 15–GT&T is yet to officially announce those who made the cut for the semi-final.
Ashley John was also among the notable performers when she offered her taken on “Secrets”, and the crowd also enjoyed Raoule Samuels and his interpretation of Jah Cure’s “What am I Longing For”.
There were a few standout wildcard performances, according to the company, among those singled out was Renee Chester.
Next up are the semi-finals, but the hopefuls have already recorded the 30-second jingles as stipulated. The jingles are currently receiving airplay.
