iWeb wins fourth calypso crown
August 5, 2023
Ian Webster, also known as iWeb, has won his fourth calypso crown in Barbados. With a score of 128, he was crowned the winner of the Courtesy Garage Pic O De Crop Competition. iWeb's victory was not as close as expected, with a 19-point difference between him and the runner-up. He has until Wednesday to choose between a new Nissan vehicle or $100,000 in cash.
Ian Webster (iWeb) won his fourth calypso crown. (Picture by Reco Moore)
iWeb (Ian Webster) is the 2023 calypso monarch of Barbados.
With 128 value points for his performance of Brain, iWeb was crowned early Saturday morning as the winner of the Courtesy Garage Pic O De Crop Competition, held for the first time at the National Botanical Gardens.
For the various calypso pundits, it was a straight fight with AC (Adrian Clarke’s) Anansi and the Big Bad Ram, but it was not as close as expected, the pair divided by 19 value points.
Both hail from Digicel First Citizens De Big Show.
House of Soca claimed the next two places.
Defending champion Quon was third with 79 value points, performing his new song Sing Quon Sing. Tentmate Billboard was fourth, six value points behind, with Foolish.
Only the top four places were announced.
iWeb, who won his fourth calypso crown, has until Wednesday to choose either a brand new Nissan vehicle or $100 000 in cash. AC walked away with $40 000, Quon $20 000 and $15 000 for Billboard.
A late start due to technical difficulties meant the presentation party and calypsonians were assembled just before 2:30 a.m. for the announcement. Many had already left the venue, while thousands were assembling in The City for the Berger Colour Shop & Kooyman Foreday Mornin’ Jam. (SAT)
The full results as tabulated by auditors PriceWaterhouseCoopers are as follows:
POSITION ARTISTE SONG SCORE
1 I-Web Brain 128.0
2 AC Anansi and the Big Bad Ram 109.0
3 Quon Sing Quon Sing 79.0
4 Billboard Foolish 73.0
5 John Yarde Gospel According to John 71.0
6 Chrystal De Rescue 70.0
7 Mr Blood Hornology 69.5
8 Donella Who’s Next 69.0
9 Niqa The Chosen Few 66.0
10 Nathalee Not For Sale 63.0
11 Teri Cat Piss and Pepper 53.5
12 Raanan Mr Thankful 50.3
13 Charisma Hear 49.3
14 Keerah Come Fuh Me 48.3
15 Coopa Dan Reflection 45.0
16 Eric Lewis Conversation with Mr. Satire 40.3
17 Ross Helping Hands 28.5
18 Raheem Child Support 21.3
19 Bumba Change De System 19.0
