2019 International Soca Monarch Semi-Finals: A Battle Of The Islands

Written by: Nekisha Cyrus

The 2019 International Soca Monarch Semi-Finals turned out to be a battle of the islands as artistes, noticeable, from Grenada and St Lucia produced high-energy, passionate, crowd pleasing performances as they faced the might of Trinidad and Tobago. The event took place on Sunday 10^th February as thirty-nine (39) finalists vied for a place in the finals to be held on March 1^stat the Queen’s Park Savannah.

With Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez (the only soca artiste to hold both the Power and Groovy soca monarch titles) as the newly appointed chairman, this year’s event saw some noticeable changes. For example, the semis was returned to its home at the Arima Velodrome with the restoration of the Power and Groovy categories.

This year twenty-three (23) contestants competed in the Groovy Category and some of the highlights according to patrons were: new comer Grenadian Soca artiste V’ghn performing his hit song ‘Trouble in the Morning’, St. Lucian Soca artiste Teddyson John performing the soca anthem ‘Vent’ and Trinidad’s very own Swappi performing his crowd favorite ‘Party Start’.

In the Power Soca category, with (16) contestants competing, there was an abundance of high energy in the air. Some of the unforgettable highlights came from Grenadian Soca artiste, Mr. Killa performing his viral soca song ‘Run Wid It’. Another crowd favorite was also Grenada’s 2018 Soca Monarch winners Lil Natty & Thunda with their performance ‘Get in your section, and the water boss himself, Trinidad Soca Veteran, Iwer George performing his contender ‘Water Blessing’.

Iwer George Performing Blessing

The 16 finalists who will be competing for the International Soca Monarch title 2019

Groovy Soca Category:

Preedy
Tim Tim and Rayzor
V’ghn
Ricardo Drue
Mandella
Blaxx
Swappi
Teddyson John

POWER SOCA CATEGORY:

Mr. Legz
JoJo
Granny
Chingee
Terri Lyons
Lil Natty and thunder
Iwer George
Mr Killa

Special thanks to the management and staff at the International Soca Monarch. We at Caribbean Entertainment Hub, commend your efforts for making the semi-final round a success and look forward to the finals on Fantastic Friday to see who shall walk away with the crown.

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