THE 18 SEMI-FINALISTS who were named early this morning at The Crane, St Philip made their way to the National Cultural Foundation to sign contracts and draw for positions today.
First timers Jamal JSlo Slocombe, Julie and Ah-Dee-Lah are all pleased and comfortable with the numbers they pulled for the MQI/Mount Gay Pic-O-De-Crop Calypso Competition.
It will be a mixed bag when they do battle at the National Stadium on Friday night with seven women, two former monarchs, four veterans, some young blood and familiar faces.
Colin Spencer was the only artiste not present. His tent manager Eleanor Rice was there on his behalf.
The Order of appearance:
1. Jamal Slocombe
2. Billboard
3. MRBLOOD
4. Ah-Dee-Lah
5. Adonijah
6. Donella
7. Julie
8. TC
9. Apache
10. Sir Ruel
11. Chrystal Cummins-Beckles
12. Aziza
13. Ian Webster
14. Amazing Dre
15. AC
16. Smokey Burke
17. Colin Spencer
18. Sammy G
Reserve: Hee Haw (TTY)