7 posts tagged “kenny phillips”
June 11, 2K9 WACKY EVENT Corpus Christi Holiday rolled around in Trinidad & Tobago once again and, as is the norm, it is time to Lime! I guess come and Lime with Damion was appropriate even though he was not at the station but out on the field of play – that is the motto of the show right… come and lime with ‘Damion and Friends’. Well Pardna, the WACK crew decided to participate in an event that was carded to be a cake walk – easy pickings as Trini like to put it. However, not even the Body of Christ could have prevented the Cut Ass that was forthcoming. Hello, not even the Took-ah-Looks man could have anticipated the flogging meted out on this momentous day and nothing in his arsenal could have cured the cataract that blind-sided the WACK cricket team. This Lime went South and soured the event for the radio guys and gals – it was sour stomach on this day and one that would live in infamy for a long, long-time. So what really happened? Well from all accounts the following was picked up off the air: The WACK All-star Cricketers led by the venerable Kenny Phillips were pummeled today by blind cricketers. Indeed the sighted ones could not see their way even when, through pity, they were allowed to take off their “darkers” to see the ball and more importantly to save face. However, even this did not help as the WACK team humiliated themselves against a group of legally blind cricketers. The Fireman David Matthews was laughing his ass off in the studio because he knew that defeat was near for the proud ones who always boast, on air, about their triumphs on the sporting field. A valiant effort by Damion Melville was not enough to save the WACK cricket allstars from the severe trashing at the hands of the ‘blind merry men’. Kenny Phillips took the most wickets for the WACK team but then again the blind cricketers scored over two hundred runs. Do you think that you could you put a value to that award and would you step on the podium to receive it? Yikes, but I believe that Kenny was bold and brave enough to accept that award. WACK could not even come close to scoring 100 runs – talk about an embarrassing episode - good bowling Kenny ): Oh how the mighty ones have fallen from Glory. Kent was boasting on air today but probably was very happy to end his shift before the final score and sorrowful results were announced on air. At the time of this writing I did not hear anyone from the Titanic WACK Cricket Allstars rise to the occasion and speak on air to accept defeat -good cut-arse have ah way of putting a damper on things; in others words 'dem boi shame fuh so' and ran from being interviewed. But wait, what are we hearing now? REMATCH! Gosh this cut ass was enough … no more please. Addendum: June 12, 2K9 OK folks today Damion addressed the game and after listening to both Kenny and Damion I must give them credit for being fantastic ambassadors of goodwill and champions of great sportsmanship. No excuses were made and Damion admitted that they took the sport and this cricket team for granted. Indeed the game proved difficult and yuh could talk and laugh all yuh want but until you are in their shoes and facing the music you will understand that you could talk the talk but you must practice to walk the walk. Never take anyone or anything for granted folks... Oh and yes, Congratulations to the National Blind Cricketers on a splendid display of talent and sportsmanship/Wack will always have your back!
April 06, 2K9 112:23 PM
Wackradio901fm.com - Easter Edition. Retro Showdown #2 for 2K9
I really could not help it ... I immediately cranked up my vox blog and put my quill to work. Hear ye, hear ye, Kung Fu has spoken and Kenny has gone on record to crown Fu the real deal the true Retro King.
Now Kenny did not wait for some dust to settle on Clef Jam's crown that he (Clef) won on Shouter Baptiste day and has put his led foot on the gas pedal and crowned Kung Fu the real Retro King.
Now foot in mouth Kenny is really creating trouble for himself and Kung Fu. I wonder how much Kenny paid Fu to speak on air? Nothing short of a bribe could have caused Kung Fu to leave Shaolin to come down from Mount St. Benedict Monastery, take off his Shaolin garments and participate in a show with these musical mortals.
I wish I was a fly on the wall when Kenny bribed Kung Fu to participate in the upcoming Easter Retro Show down. But wait, Papa Fly was there and he reported that Kenny was already going through the archives to get 'chunes' for Kung Fu to play. "My son Fu play these ... no one has touched these yet". Deso has to get involved and search the archives to ensure that Clef continues to rule the Retro kingdom that he recently conquered so majestically.
Foot In Mouth Kenny is at it again and now the lovable Kung Fu who managed one sentence (or was it two?) will have to be coached by Wack royalty Damion (his dear friend). Damion if yuh pull this one off yuh deserve ah raise in pay pardna.
Here is the deal "Foot in Mouth Kenny":
Smartypantz says that even if Kung Fu plays the best music on that day the show will only be a success if he can tie everything together with Shaolin words of wisdom. So even though everyone will be Kung Fu finghting let's hope Kung Fu does not get cold feet after his first sentence uttered into the microphone and ruin what could be a musical lesson for the ages (now this is how it should be done my children).
No pressure on you FU but our eyes are already on you! You laughed and scorned the others in your playful or should I say it this way.... Yuh take basket from Foot in Mouth Kenny and scorned the opposition before yuh get to the start line.
Hmmmmmmmm.................
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February 11, 2K9 10:10 AM
Wacky Tuesday – Dem Peeps R Real Wakos Oui
Sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure that everything is real, on the upside so to speak. It has been a long time since I last logged onto the WACK radio page and also a long time between articles posted on this site. OK, so I logged into the WACK homepage to pay for the Wacky Tuesday show on Tuesday February 17, 2K9 for the third edition of the show. A switch went on and I had an idea for a brief write up. The thing is I always enjoy poking at Kenny and his people who follow without questioning his ways.
Now don't get me wrong, I really do admire his push in an industry that is constantly searching for change especially in Trinidad. Kenny has been innovating much but he still needs someone to tug on his coat tail to bring him down to earth. Hey someone has to do it.
Well the first thing that came to my attention was the fact that every show posted on the site had a cost of US $8.00 per event – cheap enough…well maybe. OK, first of all did you notice that there were no discounted package deals? Hold on no packaged programs whatever. I saw four shows on the schedule that included the Calypso Fiesta, Dimanche Gras, National Panorama and Wacky Tuesday … all live paid events and all quoted in US currency. Last year there were package deals that reduced the cost for shows grouped together rather that paying for individual shows. As a consumer this is a step back but could be profitable for the entity selling these shows. Where is the love is these bleak economic times?
So my first gripe is out of the way … what is my second gripe? Hmm, can someone please explain why WACKy Tuesday is given the same importance and the same cost as the other 'Significant National Events' that are known around the World? People mark their calenders and make the trip to Trinidad to be a part of these events. Oh I see they do the same for WACKy Tuesday? You mean the 'shoutbox' fans who attend? There is no comparison here! I am certain Kenny Phillips (CEO of WACK) will be steupsing and cussing when he does get to this article. Yes he will be annoyed when he reads this article ( he will get to it and blast me on his Sunday Show - a good show) but like it or not this is a valid question to ask. He will argue that the National festival prices are cheap – well, maybe and the cost to host this event is the same as the other broadcasts. But then again some of these events will be seen on the WWW for free if you know your way around browsing the sites. Forgive me but I believe that Tigress, the Wajang song lady and the Professor, Black Stalin ("still vex cause dem bois thief and pirate his music/his creativity/his CD") will also be performing at the event - class is class pardna. Can I give Kenny a pass because of these luminaries being part of the show? The question is should I give him a pass? Well if you know me then you already have the answer to that question.
So how do your value the event to price it? As a subscriber (and 'agent in advertising Wack for free mind you) I believe that WACKy Tuesday should be half the cost of the price charged for the National events. Now keep your pants on don't get an anxiety attack. The rationale here is to show the supporters of the station that even though it is costly to host the broadcast WACK values our support. As a result they have discounted the cost of hosting the event to show "their appreciation" for the support shown and for the supporters continually making WACK radio the number one online radio broadcast from Trinidad. Oh and yes I said it... Half the cost of the National Events! Mr. Kenny Phillips is going to broadcast the event regardless of the amount of paid subscribers. Yuh know it has always been said that yuh cyar clap with one hand, can you Kenny?
So am I still going to pay to see the show? Well... Maybe. Everything is upside down as far as I am concerned since the shoutbox representative is not a part of the 'shoutbox' (a shoutbox native wispered that "he is ah bogus shoutbox representative". Well on reflection I have to admit that the person who instigated that statement was wrong to say that. The shoutbox is an international body that is home to anyone who supports WACK even if it is by proxy. So don't get annoyed with SP most of what is written is done in jest and meant to rile up the CEO (for those who don't know, it just motivates him to do better and to prove everyone else wrong). They say he couldn't do it and look at WACK today. So whatever you say and whatever you do please "doh call meh wajang eh". Yes Damion it is really a level of madness compared to nothing else, for real...
So please support WACK and enjoy WACKy Tuesday because you won't see or hear another show like it anywhere else.
What are your thoughts?
September 26, 2K8 9:17am
“To know that even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded” – Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Congratulations Kenny and Dianne…
When you do good, good things always come your way. Kenny you are blessed my friend. Congratulations are in order to your entire family on the success of your daughter on winning that scholarship. God only knows that yuh head big enough... now this.
I could not help it but you know I wish you and your family only the best... CONGRATULATIONS!
September 06, 2K8
"Much ado about nothing… Ent yuh know I am serious as hell! But wait just one minute Albot", a curious Senseless mumbled as if he was quarrelling with someone. “What in heaven’s name have yuh so upset pardna?”
Albot: Senseless this is real Basa Basa stuff – this Sixth Annual Soca Awards that will be hosted in St. Kitts this year 2K8. Ah still mad as hell the way dey used Damion conveniently for the 2K7 Soca Awards show in New York and eh give him ah penny for his efforts. Now they having the show in St. Kitts (in we back yard Senseless) and no invitation was sent – they eh even sponsor ah ticket for the show – steups!”
Senseless: “But wait nah Albot dem two people who hosting the show, wha dey name again?”
Albot: “Yuh talking about St. Clair Liburd aka G Cue from St. Kitts and Suzanne Coy aka ZAN. She could pass she better looking than Damion, but ah still vex – ah wonder if they getting paid. Damion eh even get ah thank you note yuh know.”
Senseless: “Ent that is ah shame boi ah wonder if that is why WACK ent making ah fuss about the award show dis year Albot?”
Albot: “Trust me Senseless WACK could play SOCA, they could Soak her (she kinda nice yuh know) and WACK eh winning that award this year.”
Well that conversation between Albot and Senseless went on with the same feeling being expressed from the beginning of the conversation till dengue mosquito start to bite them and cause them to end the lime. However, I whole heartedly agree with them. It really would have been a nice gesture to invite Damion with a complimentary ticket and hotel accommodation to the show after he saved their ass in NYC. Hell yes.
Most people forget quickly but I remember the event and what was upsetting was that Damion, Kenny and Capshon along with “Cargo Plane” Supersize Dumpling (Damion and Kenny said that last week on the radio eh) were tired and worn out and frustrated with airline troubles then walked into the mismanaged show that Damion saved.
Mark this date down because on September 18 when the results are announced WACK won’t win the Best Online Radio back to back it could be Desmond's belly to bell but they will not cop that award this year – they joked about it too much on radio last year(no pay for the job Damion did not even ah paradise plum and they were six for one cent).
One last thing where did this show/organization come from and what recognition does it have with the international community of Music Award Shows. What are the criteria used to create the categories and the selection process to allocate the people competing for the big prizes?
Does any of this mean anything and how does the “Award” assist the artist/winner for any given category? A Grammy award means something especially with future record sales/notoriety of the artist/winner. So can someone please explain the value/benefit of this 'prestigious' ISA Award? Come on bottom line does it really have an impact and if so please enlighten us.
Hey, I just thought about something. Mr. Kenny Phillips, head honcho at WACK radio 90.1 FM, can you please let us know how winning the most popular online Soca station award last year impacted your efforts/ratings? Say what Kenny, credibility?
Oh well before I forget and get ahead of myself let me take this opportunity to thank Albot and Senseless for their participation in this venture. It was a priceless session with some Babash and dengue mosquito bites. Next time I will walk with a mokoto coil for the buzzing blood suckers or maybe ah flambeau would do (good idea dem Flambeaus full ah pitch oil) - not a good idea. Oh well just ah thought...
Damion I feel for you pardna!
September 02, 2K8 It has been said that
faith can move mountains and for some reason I felt the weight
of "Wackos" around the World weighing heavily on my spirit … it
was a day where I found myself in a sink or swim situation – I chose to swim! Indeed
it can be a challenge to stay afloat with so many nay Sayers waiting for the
moment that you capitulate and admit that you were wrong about something. Then
again you can be someone who simply stands on the sideline and claim ignorance
because you came for the game not to support either team in the field of
play. Well here I am in a position where several persons expect me
to state my position and come clean regarding the WACK radio Independence Day
music marathon. Let me say this, it was a glorious recognition of 46 years of
independence with an abundance of local music to support their claim of being
the champions of our musical culture on air. What do you think? Did
they live up to your expectations? Well here is my take… Culture Krazy: Yes, yes and yes! There
is no competition at home or abroad when it comes to playing the music of
Trinidad and Tobago – no competition in sight or that can be heard at home or
over the internet. Granted there are sites that have lists of local music for
sampling and to be played on demand – indeed there are but there is no station
or media house that plays the variety of music that WACK radio 90.1 fm
broadcasts on a daily basis. Now yesterday was quite
different and to be honest I did not expect such an organized and well
presented programming that was presented as a gift to our now middle aged
nation. It all started with Ebony and Amber and concluded with Dr. the Right
Honorable David Matthews. However, the surprise presenter of the
day, none other than Kenny Phillips the aging captain of the WACK presentation
of chune after chune after chune who came on and hit the mark. So
how did Kenny do this? Well my friend Sharon aka South Trini insisted that I
let everyone know that “Kenny was the man yesterday”. Damion would
say that all that I am doing is sucking up to Kenny. If that is the case I have
to ask, “Why? None of that matters but the fact that Kenny really dug deep and
brought back memories of elementary school says a lot for the job that he
did. The ladies did a great job and the middle of the show
simply kept the championship flag flying high. David (I have to take the word
of others here now) did a great job. I can say he had the toughest assignment
because a song could only be played one time and if he did as good as I am told
he deserves kudos for a job well done. Pet Peeve: Ok my pet peeve with
WACK radio is that they don’t really live up to the Culture Krazy claim that
they boast about. Well I have to admit for one day they came a long way. What
is my complaint? Not enough Chutney selections but then again there are many
other genres that don’t get equal play or fair play when compared to Calypso
and Soca. Indeed Rapso and Folk music aficionados can complain
likewise. I have always said to Kenny Phillips that we play everything and even
though Pan has its segments on the weekend the tracks that Kenny played during
his segment cries out for more steel pan music. So really, what
about my pet peeve? Wikipedia states: “At
the same time, chutney became a massive force in Trinidadian music, arising
from the island's Indian population. It has now become 'mainstream' across the
islands and elsewhere in the Caribbean, and has spawned its own subgenres,
including ragga chutney, chutney-hip hop. Soca-bhangragga and chutney-bhangra.
The article also went on to talk more about Chutney Soca and dhut-kai-pang (ie
chutney, Parang and Calypso mixed with Venezuelan-derived rhythms. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago Indeed there was
Pickacharee and Chutney more so than is usually played on the station on any
given day – let’s see how this unfolds in the days ahead. Was it a one day
appeasement or part of change to come – only time will tell! Diversity: Diverse = many and
different. Simple enough… “Celebrating our diversity Wack style” Right back at
you Kenny and that also brings to mind the lack of play of many genres on a
“regular basis” not just when a holiday comes along. Indeed we are as diverse
in our tastes as we are cosmopolitan in our makeup but don’t you dare claim to
be culture crazy and not include the total fabric of the society. Indeed your
financial success may hinge on the demographic that you subscribe to but then
again you may need several knocks on your balding head to understand that some
change is indeed good. Conclusion: So what really in the
verdict? Ok I must admit that the
station did an excellent job yesterday ... kudos to everyone concerned. Do I
need to take a chill pill? Maybe but then again I am not the type of person to
sit idly by on the sidelines and watch the show go on. Am I to be
labeled the devil’s advocate at all times … hell no for Jesus’ sake (father
forgive meh)! Most of the persons who dislike my take on things have
nothing to contribute and continually slap the Fannies of the WACK brass for a
job well done. Ok that’s ok, but one must realize that the product can always
be tweaked and fine tuned to reflect a new vision for the musical culture of
our country. Should we simply sit on our laurels and brag and boast about our
gifts to the World … pay attention to Machel and his approach to the art form -
he collaborates with other artistes and innovates his musical concepts moving
Soca into the mainstream that even Hot 97 in NYC plays his music - so change is
good. The people at Billboard magazine have taken notice and are
beginning to track his efforts. So my friends keep at
the staff at Wack and give credit when credit is due but also give them a sense
of where they are at and where they could and should be heading. You may be
right or dead wrong but no one can blame you for trying. So let me conclude by
saying congratulations to Mr. Kenny Phillips and his staff on a job well done.
Culture Krazy champions with no other station in second or third place. They
are that good at that which they do – promote the music of Trinidad and Tobago
as no one else can. Congratulations to the management and staff!
Jan04. 2K8. “The 'total local' concept is still not widely accepted as a medium for selling products and/or services – This gem was tucked away in the New Year’s message delivered by Mr. Kenny Phillips, CEO of WACK radio 90.1 FM. Finally out from the mouth of the CEO came a revelation that most people don’t want to accept because they simply live in a fool’s paradise. Mr. Phillips and many of the on air personalities were very upset some time ago when WACK radio was literally omitted from the list of ‘popular’ stations broadcasting in Trinidad and Tobago. They counteracted with the winning of the International SOCA award for the most popular online SOCA radio station. Does anyone understand what really happened? WACK was not rated highly on the local survey because the stations that played a mixture of local and mostly American music garnered the lump sum of the advertising dollars. Businesses only advertise on a large scale on the stations that are popular – stations that the majorities listen to my friends. So the statement that the ‘total local’ concept is not widely accepted as a medium for selling products and/or services is no surprise to me. How can this problem be bypassed so as to ensure the continued success of the total local concept? Just keep hammering the Soca and other local music and hopefully one day the people of Trinidad and Tobago will learn to appreciate their culture. The answer is easy to answer, just look at the nationals living abroad – they can’t get enough of WACK. So I say send everyone overseas to live and leave the Culture conscious nationals at home. You are guaranteed that everyone will lock on to WACK to get a piece of home and the advertising dollars will follow... some advertising dollars should roll in for the carnival season. Steups, well at least I tried! For the full text of Mr. Phillip's New Year's message go to the URL link below: http://www.wackradio901fm.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=147.
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