Fireball is NACC Young King

Fireball won with his “I’m in Love,” which highlighted his love for calypso music.

Dressed in a white blazer, black pants and a gold and black shirt, Fireball captivated the audience, who sang along when he expressed love for his culture.

In his song, he said calypso music was unique and could be used in any song by anyone across the world, and pleaded with people to appreciate the art form.

In a brief interview Fireball said, “I feel very good because it was a quality show and there were a lot of artistes who put a lot of hard work into the competition, and to see I came out on top, it is a very good feeling.” After learning about his win, Fireball said he firstly gave thanks to God, and would spend quality time with his father.

“Now I know I am on top I will take in a western with my father and enjoy the rest of the day.

I have auditioned three times for the competition, and this is the first time I am in. I have also entered the Calypso Monarch. The song came to me in a dream: the first verse was from God, and everything else came into place.

This song is all about my passion and love for our calypso music,” he said.

He was among 20 competitors at the finals on Monday night, at the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of- Spain.

Placing second was Mark Eastman (D Ladies Man) with his “Trinbago Wake Up,” which reminded people that worked in harmony was the only way citizens could fix Trinidad and Tobago, and encouraged people to do more work if the country was to rise.

Clad in a white suit with red shirt, shoes and a red, black and white tie, Eastman called on citizens to say a prayer for TT. Devon Matthews placed third singing “D Journey,” featuring Ella Andall, and dedicated his song to people who went through struggles in life and felt they could not make it. His song was welcomed by the crowd as he encouraged them to: “Keep treading on, don’t matter what they are going through, they would make it.” Soca artiste Orlando Octave also took part in the competition with his popular “Single,” but changed his lyrics and sent a message to stop the gruesome crimes committed against women. He asked his audience if they were not fed up with all the crime taking place. He took eighth spot in the competition.