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September 6, 2011
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Latty J shines
Krista Henry, Staff Reporter


Resident judges Bambino (left) and Conroy Wilson, and guest judge Tami Chynn were all smiles. - Colin Hamilton photos

Saving the best for last was the case on Sunday night at Digicel Rising Stars with Latty J's energetic rendition of Cee Lo Green's 'Forget You'.

Held at the Courtleigh Auditorium, the remaining four chose Billboard hit songs to perform. However, with lacklustre performances from Delando Colley, Tash and Dominic Young, it was Latty J that got the best response for the night.

Filling in for her sister Tessanne Chin, guest judge Tami Chynn was all praises for Latty J as she commented, "Latty J, that was a million-dollar performance ... you looked like you were having fun on stage, I'm so proud of you." Conroy Wilson compared the singer to sprint king Usain Bolt, saying she gave a winning performance, while Bambino thought she was excellent adding, "I forgot it was Cee Lo's song, 'cause you made it your song."

Prior to Latty J, 16-year-old Delando Colley kicked off the night with Justin Bieber's Never Say Never. While he looked the part and tried to be energetic in his performance - both singing and rapping - not all the judges were pleased. Bambino commented, "I like the performance, you put a lot of energy into it, but your vocal quality is still not there to be a top performer." Chynn was happy to see Delando sing an age-appropriate song. Wilson said, "That was a good performance, but I do think the time has come in the competition for you."

Crowd favourite Tash did her take on Fergie's Good Girls Don't Cry as she tried for a new emotional depth in her music. Wilson thought it was an "ok performance"; but Bambino stated, "It was the worse performance I've seen Tash do, it wasn't emotional at all." Bambino added that Tash was getting too complacent in the competition, to which Chynn agreed, adding, "Don't get complacent, you have to push through every week like it's your last."

Dominic Young did an off-key performance of Bruno Mars' Just the Way You Are, failing to interact with his supporting dancer and the crowd. Bambino thought it was a mediocre performance, while Chynn said, "I find you a bit timid on stage, you're not giving us anything memorable."

Wilson pointed out that Young was mixing up the words of the song adding, "It just wasn't anything spectacular." Rocio, who was eliminated on Saturday night, got the chance to perform her song at the closing of the show as she sang Beyonce's Girls Who Run the World.



Latty J stole the night performing Cee Lo Green's 'Forget You'.


Dominic Young wooed his female companion with a Bruno Mars song.


Tash tried for an emotional performance singing Fergie's 'Big Girls Don't Cry'.


Delando Colley tested his vocals skills with a Justin Bieber song.

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