Entertainment and politics; the Lil Rick Factor
With out doubt it can be stated that elements of the entertainment industry were a crucial factor in the election of David Thompson as Prime Minister of Barbados.
Let’s discuss this with particular focus on “The lil Rick Factor”. Rick with his Guinness radio Rush hours and popular DJ and calypsonian status is known to have a great influence on Bajan youth. You therefore cannot underestimate the impact of Lil Rick singing the political jingle “I wid David and Dem” on the youth. The same young people who uncharacteristically participated in the voting process in full force this year. You should not underestimate the impact of Lil Rick’s photo which appeared in the press proudly sporting a “I Wid Dem” t-shirt.
Also Rick performed at major DLP events and personally introduced and endorsed David on stage to thousands of young people as his choice of leader. There was a certain awareness among the youth as it related to campaigning activity. I heard the boys on the block out by me arguing politics in a most prolific and vociferous manner under their liming tree in my neighbourhood. My seventeen year old son Ramon told me what manifesto promises had caught his attention and who he would vote for if he could.
When the question is asked what made the young people come out to the polls? What made those young people vote for David Thompson? Could the answer be no more than board face Hypa Dog Lil Rick himself!!
Coming Soon; More Political Entertainment Factors
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January 18th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
The Entertainers have lots to do with developing the culture of our society. I’m not surprise that they would have an influence on politics by bringing a greater interest to the first time voters. I spoke with a lady, soon to be 30, who has never been interested
The Lil Rick Factor
There is no doubt of his popularity
Hypa Dawg to the youts is like royalty
Eclipsing his competition with magnificent skills
Lyrical generous with hip popping thrills
I’ve seen another side of this celebrity
Learnt of his managerial panache and business savvy
Radio announcer, DJ, singer, dancer and it goes on
I ‘m not surprise that he promoted David Thompson
Cause David is an equally diverse character
Keen musician, love sports, singer but a lousy dancer
Funny he is too with an astounding memory
A simple meeting and he will remember you intimately
Countless performers supported the BLP
They had all types representing their party
Out foxed with ads, billboards and the Lil Rick Factor
Rick was the DLP’s secret weapon and youth attractor