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Exciting, mesmerizing and energetic are just a few words
to describe entertainer, Khiomal Nurse. Whether he is
singing or wining his waist, Khiomal certainly keeps his
fans attention with his talent. Hailing from the island of
Barbados, Khiomal is adding to the list of why Barbados
is one of the leading islands for Soca and calypso music.

Performing comes natural to Khiomal, as he captured his
first award with the 1996 Pinelands Calypso Monarch title,
when he was just fourteen years of age. That same year,
Khiomal was a finalist at the Richard Stoute Teen Talent
Contest. He's since captured numerous titles including the
Pinelands Calypso Monarch title a second and third time in
1997 and 1998. He also won the Junior Calypso Monarch
title in 1998. At the age of 17, Khiomal went on to leave the
junior competitions and compete against some of Calypso's
top artistes at the Pic-O-De-Crop competition
(held in Barbados).

Here he became one of the youngest finalists ever in the
competition, and placed third runner up. He also won the
award for the Best Nation-Building Song for that competition.
Khiomal went on to become the lead vocalist for the band,
Caribbean Music Machine, where he gained his first
experiences performing in hotels and nightclubs.

He later joined Double Xplojun in 2000 until he was sought by
one of Soca music's top bands, Krosfyah. He considered the
offer, "a dream come true," as Krosfyah was always a
favourite growing up. Here (in Krosfyah) he has gained
international exposure performing throughout the Caribbean,
North & South America, and Europe.

In 2001, Khiomal alongside Edwin Yearwood, captured the
Tune of The Crop with their hit,"Sak Pase." The song
became an instant classic, and has since been recorded in
Creole in addition to a music video to follow. An integral role
in Krosfyah, Khiomal has sharpened his writing skills and
gone on to write and sing songs such as,"Hurricane,"
"Pressure""I Want You," "Can I Hold You Tonight," and
"Ready to Blow."

Khiomal's performances range from singing ballads such
as"Free of You," to high energetic, dance-infused tunes like,
"Get Out De Way." Khiomal has proven that hard work and
persistence definitely pays off.

After being a finalist year after year in the Party Monarch
Competition, with songs like Strong Back, Welcome to the
band and Bashment Bacchanal Feat Mikey, he captured the
crown in 2008. Creating a spectacle with the song Unleash
the beast, a true testament to the energy that is khiomal on
stage and a Slogan for the MONSTER ARMY, of which he is
a General. 

In January of this year Khiomal was given the honour of
Opening the Ceremony at the Barbados Music Awards,
where he also walked away with the coveted title of
“Male Entertainer of the Year". He also represented his
country at the International Soca Monarch Competition in
Trinidad and Tobago.

With a great stage presence, Khiomal always keeps his
audience entertained. One can't help to think what Khiomal
can't do. With a waist like rubber, and a voice like sugar,
Khiomal intends to make his mark in Soca music. Never a
dull moment while he's performing, it's not unusual to catch
a glimpse of females staring or attempting to grab at
Khiomal, as his movements can be hypnotizing. With a love
for all genres of music, Khiomal can sing anything from
R & B, Reggae, and of course, Calypso and Soca. Rather
quiet and soft-spoken in nature, one would never know as
soon as he is given a microphone. A hard worker and
perfectionist, Khiomal is truly a young star on the rise!