News: Red Rat in Trinidad

"It was a night few would forget as thousands of partygoers flocked to the Platinum nightclub over the weekend to hear dancehall heartthrob Wallace Wilson, also known as Red Rat, in concert.

The event was dubbed Battle of the Low Riders. Organised by Bachelor Entertainment, it also featured New York-based DJ Culture Blend, Naya George and soca band Invazion as well as local reggae singer Prophet Benjamin.

First on stage, around 1 am, was Invazion, whose renditions of Carnival 2K5 hits as well as popular dancehall and reggae tunes hyped up the large crowd.

Next up was Prophet Benjamin, whose popularity in the Southland was evident as he belted out tunes from his arsenal, including Pretty Boy, Coming From Moruga and Ganja Shop.

Dressed simply in a white shirt and blue jeans and his head tied with a jersey, Red Rat, who had been out of the limelight for the past two years, created quite a stir when he made his onstage appearance.

The female members of the crowd surged to the front to get a close look at the young singer whose high-pitched voice and slangs of “Oh no!” rocked the dancehall arena for years.

His hour-long stage performance was energetic and had patrons screaming and jumping as he performed a variety of hits, including Tight Up Skirt, Shelly Ann, Bad Mind, and Shake dat Booty Girl.

After the event show promoter Niron Joefield, who was responsible for the first onstage appearance of reggae artiste Marlon Asher, said the event was a success.

“The show was successful. We are about bringing quality entertainment to South and as a new name coming to the scene, I am glad that it had a large crowd turn out.”"