I'm real sleepy right about now so I will make this quick. Just want to say CONGRATULATIONS TO BAJAN SUPERSTAR RIHANNA on her Grammy wins! I for one am unabashedly and unreservedly proud of all Rihanna has achieved. Her success has already opened the doors for other Barbadian musicians such as Shontelle (wrote songs for Rihanna and is now with same management team which got her record deal) Dwane Husbands (did a duet with her for her 2nd album) and Livvi Franc (Jive has signed her, apparently hoping to make her the next Rihanna) and turned the eyes of the global music industry to Barbados.
So when people are quick to bash this young girl and say what has she done - there it is. Her success augurs well for other artistes in Barbados and she never forgets to shout out home - as she did tonight during her acceptance speech! And I cheered.
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Congratulations Rihanna
Couldn’t get to bed, I wanted to see
Our Bajan girl when she won a Grammy
Nominated for six but one award is sufficient
Grammy Award, any, is the ultimate acknowledgement
Rihanna, I was there in spirit sitting with you
At every announced nomination, my heart jumped too
The excitement and anticipation overwhelmed me
Umbrella didn’t win Best Song, it wasn’t to be
Lots more disappointments jolted my apprehension
And finally an award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
This caused me to spring to my feet
I was in glee and your award was the sweetest sweet
Only to be trumped by your great attitude
Nothing was more admirable through the entire interlude
Such a natural flow, I was touched by your thank you
Responses you made were great for your Grammy debut
I played no part in your award but I felt like I did
How you love me Barbados, you said, my celebrity kid
And though there may be some dissention on my shores
None of this matters, the Grammy is yours
Now you have written your name in History
Awarded at the 50th Anniversary with a Grammy
A special Tribute to Robyn Rihanna Fenty
For her outstanding Achievement of
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
50th Anniversary of the Grammy Awards 2008
From: Barbados
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Just want to say congrats to Riri. Love to see my Caribbean people supporting each other.
Pick flowers not fights
Peace and love
Shontelle, Rihanna's high school friend from Barbados, is soaring great heights like superstar Rihanna. Today, her first music video premieres. Shontelle is bringing to the world the video for her single "T-Shirt" off her forthcoming album "Shontelligence" debuting November 18th!!
Check out her video on Yahoo! Music
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/premieres/
GO BARBADOS!!
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