Iwer George|Biography

Soca music was definitely on tap at Tempo Turns 4, with Trinidad native Iwer “D Boss” George. For over twenty years, his distinctive vocal style and unfailing ability to stir a crowd have shaken the foundations of Soca and Calypso, making him king of the dancehalls of Trinidad and Tobago. Born in Point Fortin, South Trinidad Iwer’s career began at the age of 21. He exploded onto the scene in 1987 with the runaway favourite “Boom Boom Time,” which went on to place 2nd in Trinidad and Tobago’s Road March Competition, and later the same year he took home the coveted Nation Building Calypso award with “Times Hard, Hold Tight.” Since his controversial debut on the Soca music scene, he has been perhaps the most successful artiste of the Jump and Wave theme, with such hits as “Yes Iwer,” “Jump and Dunk,” “Ah Reading,” “Carnival Come Back Again,” “Gimme Ah Bligh” and “We Reach.”

"When I explode unto the stage my mission is to totally entertain my audience. The "ting" has to happen because I am prepared to die to make it happen" – Iwer “D Boss” George

Defying critics by surpassing his first year’s monumental success, he has won several Soca titles in Trinidad and Tobago including the 2002 International Soca Monarch title for “Gimme Ah Bligh,” tying with Bunji Garlin, the 2003 Road March title for “Carnival come Back Again,” tying with Super Blue, and the 2003 Soca Monarch Title for “Ah Home.” He won his third Soca Monarch title in 2007 for the catchy slow Soca song “Fete After Fete,” dethroning Shurwayne Winchester.

“The Big Man in the Business”

Iwer George has been an unique asset to the Soca industry, “taking Soca higher” as he puts it, with contributions not only as a performer, but as promoter, radio station owner, and songwriter. His radio station Soca 91.9FM, broadcasting since 2004 from Point Fortin and with offices in Port-of-Spain and Tobago, plays strictly Soca, Calypso, Rapso, Raga Soca, and Chutney Music. As songwriter, he penned the song “Trinidad” for his brother Naya George, which won for Naya the 2002 Road March title.

As performer, Iwer George has been consistently in demand throughout North America, Europe and the Caribbean, where he continues to please and amaze his audiences. Iwer is currently with the Invasion Band along with his brother Naya.

He has been termed “the yardstick against which Dancehall Soca is measured.” By whatever nickname, Iwer George -- “the Boom Boom Man,” “the Big Man in the Business,” “the Boss” – is sure to be the “King Ah De Dance” for many years.

“That is why people should not envy me now that I am enjoying some degree of success because I have paid my dues” –Iwer George