The love has been flowing in from around the world for deejay Starchild (Marinus Ayres) who's back on track. Deejays in New York City, Toronto and the Caribbean have been welcoming back the man who fans call "The Star." Locally, deejays have pledged their support for this widely-respected master of the turntables. Starchild had a setback recently and served prison time, but he's not bitter. He thanks Yahweh for the experience that has made him "stronger and wiser."Apart from deejays welcoming him back, his Febeau/Laventille community laid out the red carpet for their favourite son's homecoming.
"I'm overwhelmed," he told Mr Muzik. "Even on the streets,they are welcoming me back." Already things are beginning to happen for Starchild. His climb to the top has begun once more at Radio 104.7 FM. "Star" specialises in music mixes, and he does it in a style no one can copy. He credits his fantastic welcome back to the deejay world on how he has lived with the people. Promoters are lining up for his tremendous skills. "Things are happening," he said. "all positive things." Bursting with vitality, Starchild is preparing for a takeoff with the stars in view. "I'm at the computer 24/7, putting down music," he told Mr Muzik. He's determined to continue a revolution he started with "old school calypso mixes, and hopes other local deejays come on board.
"We can't leave out calypso," he said. "calypso must be played year-round." He called on local deejays on radio to review their attitude towards calypso. He wasn't speaking to Wax Live and Allan Diaz. Starchild is perturbed that there are 35 FM radio stations and calypso is not being given pride of place. He said deejays must sustain the soca and calypso momentum long after Ash Wednesday. "It can be done. They need to mix the old school with the new music," he advised. Starchild shot to fame in the 70s and had been riding a wave of success until his downfall. With Rennie B, Billy Reece (The Bad Lad) and then Chinese Laundry, the "Star" was on the same level with them. Along with Third Bass and Chinese Laundry, Starchild made a foray into soca singing with a hit, Who Come Wid It Roll It."
He credits Papa Rocky for opening the floodgates in this regard. Starchild took the time to praise Leston Paul, Machel Montano, teacher Maureen Clement, Emmanuel George, Michael "Uncle Sam" Pierre and all his other friends for their love. Even his "brothers in prison" and the deejay brothers. "Their names are so numerous" he said. Now hear this. The "Star" has added a new dimension to his life. He is now writing music after having achieved a distinction in music in prison.
