We are only left with speculation regarding a showdown between Machel Montano and Bunji Garlin. That would have been sweet to have 'The Fog' battle something different, something called 'Differentology' - that will not become a reality! However, the battle lines have been drawn and the date is set when Machel Montano HD will come up against a beloved legend name Austin "Super Blue" Lyons. Who will prevail? Well this is one that we will get a chance to witness come Fantastic Friday.
It appears that everyone has already crowned Super Blue Power Soca Monarch by default simply because of the popularity of his song titled 'Fantastic Friday'. However, Machel Montano HD plans to float away and fog up Fantastic Friday, the show! He believes that when the results are announced he will prevail. The stage is set for the Soca battle supreme like we have not seen in years simply because of the return of Super Blue.
It is apparent that every one's attention will be on the Power Soca segment of the competition even though the Groovy segment has the better talent and songs. However, it is the battle between the teacher (Super Blue) and the student (MMHD) that has all the hype. Super Blue will try to conquer and reclaim territory that once exclusively belonged to him. Do you think that he has what it takes to dethrone a young, vibrant and confident singer like Machel Montano?
So how do these two artists stack up against each other as it relates to competition? Well if you look below it is a 'no-brainer' because Machel has some way to go to achieve what Super Blue has during the early part of his career. However, for the upcoming competition I don't know how Super Blue intends to dethrone Machel Montano, a man who is in his prime and has the talent and music to win it all again. Everyone is a Super Blue fan today for many reasons. I have a good feeling that MMHD will gain the respect of many if he does the double this year especially in the very competitive Groovy Soca category.
Anyone who loves Soca music will be watching the Super Blue vs. Machel Montano slugfest for the Power Soca Crown and it will be a good night for the Soca Monarch competition. Whom do you think will win it all? Don't be surprised if there is an upset on Fantastic Friday. Enjoy the Show!
Anyone who loves Soca music will be watching the Super Blue vs. Machel Montano slugfest for the Power Soca Crown and it will be a good night for the Soca Monarch competition. Whom do you think will win it all? Don't be surprised if there is an upset on Fantastic Friday. Enjoy the Show!
| Road March Winners 1980 - Blue Boy - Soca Baptist 1981 - Blue Boy - Ethel 1983 - Blue Boy - Rebecca 1991 - Super Blue -Get Something and Wave 1992 - Super Blue - Jab Jab 1993 - Super Blue - Bacchanal Time 1995 - Super Blue - Signal To Lara 2000 - Super Blue - Pump Up (Tie/Iwer George) Power Soca Winners 1993 - Superblue - Bacchaanal Time 1994 - SuperBlue - Flag Party 1996 - Superblue - Bounce 1997-Superblue-Barbara (Tie/Ronnie McIntosh) 1998 - Super Blue - Ato Party 2000 - Super Blue - Pump Up Groovy Soca Winners Nil Possible Winning Song (Power Soca) Fantastic Friday - Super Blue |
Road March Winners 1997 - Machel Montano - Big Truck 2006 - Machel & Patrice - Band of the Year 2007 - Machel Montano - Jumbie 2011 - Machel Montano HD - Advantage 2012 - Machel Montano - Pump Yuh Flag Power Soca Winners 2011 - Machel Montano - Advantage 2012 - Machel Montano - Pump Yuh Flag Groovy Soca Winners 2012 - Machel Montano - Mr. Fete Possible Winning Song (Power Soca) Float - Machel Montano |