Mr Kruger

As the final of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall2009 draws closer, the contestants are coming up with strategies to ensure that they remain in contention each week.

Tiki, who advanced from the May Pen auditions and who was likened to Lady Saw by last week's guest judge, Mr Vegas, spoke of her campaigning strategy.

"It's a competition, persons are going to have their favourite and there is no question about that, you just need to campaign to stay in the competition," she said.

The sensual performer revealed: "I walk around May Pen weekly promoting myself, carrying boxes for contributions. I also have a fish fry during the week and deliver the food to supporters by singing. I even use it as a ground to test possible songs for the competition."

notable strategy

Tiki

He has a cool and calm style that is almost entrancing, but Nazine, like Tiki, is securing his stay in the competition by effective campaigning. According to the prince who advanced from the Portmore auditions, his most notable strategy is 'Nazine Thursdays'.

"I have this party at Church Road, Bog Walk, on Thursdays; it's an excellent thing that gives you this club vibe in a lawn setting ... it mad," he said.

The 'so simple' one, Mr Kruger, is seeking to take the crown to Montego Bay. Mr Kruger reveals his strategy: "One thing you find is that MoBay people really support talent and once you good, they will endorse you."

Also in Montego Bay, Destiny, who last Saturday surprised the stage with her singing abilities with a blend of deejaying skills, said: "My campaigning includes walking in Mobay and seeking contributions to help get the votes because performing at Weekenz can't be all."

impressive story

Poor & Boasy, the contestant with the impressive story of being a street boy who made it to the top 10, said his campaign is in the streets where he still washes windshields. "More time people just tell me that they like what I'm doing and that is me they voting for ... plus the other youths them tell people 'bout me still," said Poor & Boasy.

Other contestants, Sasha-LeeandTesha,note that they have been making similar moves. Tesha feels that speaking with the voting public in the streets has kept her in the competition, since it gives her a feeling of what the voting public wants. Sasha-Lee shares the same sentiment while adding that she is to step up her campaigning by approaching some businesses for sponsorship.