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Posted: Sunday 27 November, 2016 at 2:03 AM

Lady B hits calypso scene with though-provoking piece

By: Terresa McCall, SKNVibes.com

    BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – “Nobody wants to be called a snitch, with a bullet in your back lying in a ditch. But for my sons I will take that risk, rather than give in to fear tactics.”

     

    Her first time participating in a calypso competition, Bernice Chapman – who has chosen the stage name ‘Lady B’ – is using the Sugar Mas 45 Calypso Monarch Competition to address an issue that is dear to her heart.

     

    The mother of four boys – ages 16, 13, 10 and eight years – Chapman said the crime situation of the day sometimes causes her to worry about her offspring.

     

    “Crime and violence are really on the rise right now and sometimes I fear for my sons, sometimes I feel like they are growing up too fast and I would like to community to put a hand and help so that our children could grow up in a safer community.”

     

    A backup singer with the Legends Band for the past five years, Chapman said she has a passion for singing and she took the bold decision to enter the calypso competition this year. 

     

    Her song ‘My Four Boys’, crafted specially for her, was penned by King Socrates.

     

    “Singing about my four boys is something I wanted to do so Socrates chose the right topic for me. The song speaks about how I feel about crime, violence, my children and the bigger picture.”

     

    The piece has several poignant messages including one which suggests that should all the mothers within the Federation adopt Chapman’s sentiments, “we could put an end to this lunacy” of crime and violence.

     

    Another is that there no longer exists the option of turning a blind eye to criminal activity.

     

    While speaking with SKNVibes, Chapman gave some advice to individuals – specifically parents – who know that their children, relatives, friends etc, are engaging in criminal activity or are storing contraband in their homes.

     

    “Do not harbour those kinds of habits...Tell the children what is what or tell them to get rid of whatever they have because in the long run, sound advice would benefit them.”

     

    Chapman told this publication she hopes to make it to the final round of the competition; but win, lose or draw, she has intentions of competing in the Sugar Mas 46 Calypso Monarch Competition.

     

    She said she has intentions of trying her hand at writing her own lyrics at some point in time but for now, she is pleased with the material she has been given.

     

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