| About FRANKIE bABY | Frankie Baby; Has been performing his Original Songs for the past 12 years, working throughout the UK, Europe and many countries World Wide Frankie Baby is a highly experienced vocalist and has been performing since the age of 12 Frankie Baby has a powerful voice and sings all genres of music. Specialize in Caribbean Soca & Calypso Frankie Baby or St, Vincent & the Grenadines is a calypso singer, songwriter. Known as the "Calypso King of the UK & Europe," he is one of the most well-known and successful calypsonians. In the UK He has won UK Carnival Road March competition eight (4) times and has been named Calypso Monarch eleven (5) times Francis Robertson better known as Frankie Baby, affectionately dubbed, The Stroker is the unrivaled Calypso King of UK & Europe, with a career that spans over 20 years and counting. This artist par excellence has earned his rightful place as "King of the Soca World" by defeating every other competitor/ to his throne. He has entertained audiences across the globe, including, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, to name but a few. Frankie's roots are in Rose Hall, a rural Mountain village in St. Vincent. He was born to a Hard working class family. They migrated to his adopted homeland, England, when he was just 12 year old. He attended the Mill End School where he was selected to sing in the boys. Choir. This was his initial involvement in music. Other influences included listening to The Mighty Sparrow, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin ,, and the early calypso’s of Lord Melody, Lord Kitchener, At the tender age of 35, Frankie emerged, as the leading Calypsonian with his record-breaking hit, Lady from the country (Sandra Girl, Written by (The Mighty Pat of St. Kitts)). Throughout the years he managed to showcase his diversity each year with the release of at least one album In 1999 he released Caribbean Woman, (a song that reflected his Love of all Caribbean Women). In 2000 his career continued to soar with the melodious Bird in A storm and Something going on, Just Call on me and Fire in me Backyard followed in 2001. when he presented us with My Kingdom and Working in the factory. Now in 2010, Frankie Baby, continues to rule the Calypso/Soca world with his voice, lyrics and melodies. He is demonstrating once more that he is the King. His new release, Man Cry Like A Baby is full of dance, humor and facts. Suzannah is a track full of dance and proof positive that the King is truly global with his music. He will be embraced by the Afro-Caribbean communities around the world for this one. “How Long” a very powerful social commentary, both lyrically and musically; In this song, Frankie Baby once again deals with an issue of international concern while at the same time reflecting on those who have been in the forefront of the struggle. Go Away From Me is a humorously and classically executed song, so convincing that you will imagine the same happening to you. Another powerful and appealing social commentary is Me Trying. Frankie Baby has proved himself as the Mystical Calypsonian, with many entertaining songs to his credit. He is richly endowed with many gifts. He possesses an amazing ability not only to put into lyrics and music the exploits of society, but to crown it all with showmanship and appeal. His great contribution to the art form and our lives has unraveled the mysteries of Caribbean life. A combination of talent, hard work and opportunity enabled Frankie Baby’s ascendance to UK and Europe Soca King. He brought honor, glory and dignity to an indigenous art form that was once scorned upon by the elite of Caribbean and European society. He is one extraordinary entertainer who utilizes the medium he masters not just to entertain but also to edify, enlighten, and educate. Without doubt, Frankie Baby, is the real Supreme Serenader |
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