International Soca Monarch Preliminary Judging Commesse | Semi Finals List 2017


The Semifinalists for this year's International Soca Monarch Competition has been announced. Not everyone was happy with the names that were selected and for sure, those left out were very unhappy. Apparently five unknown persons (judges) sat down for a few hours and listened to the songs submitted for the competition. Based on the criteria given to them they (the judges) selected 60 songs (artists) to move on to the Semi-Finals.

Not everyone is happy and some may have a legitimate gripe. Apparently Soca artists who wished to compete in the competition were encouraged to submit two song for pre-judging. The cost for each song was $300.00. That is an easy $600.00 per person. This question begs to be asked: Did they listen to both songs or just one? Why ask for two song submissions if the artists will only sing one song?

Seriously now, do they expect us to believe that they judged the songs and awarded points and fairly created a winners list? How did radio popularity come into play or did it? Then again it looks like all the popular artists who entered the competition are in the semi finals. 

Look, this first stage of the selection process has left a bad taste in the mouths of many who paid to be pre-judged and got left behind. We understand that everyone who entered will get in but there should be some form of transparency to alleviate conflicts of interest. Let's hope that the semi-finals judging will be transparent.  

International Soca Monarch Post Regarding Singers and Song Selections:
On Sunday 15th January our panel of 5 judges, 1 chief adjudicator , two tabulators sat down for nearly 10 hours listening and judging hundreds of songs. The songs were rated based on lyrics (40%), melody (30%) and arrangement (30%). In the end, 60 artists made it to the semifinals which will be held on Soca Picnic Sunday February 5th at the Arima Veladrome. 

Here are the names of the artists who will participate in the semi finals:
Name of Singer
Aaron Duncan
Adam Elias
Adana Roberts
Adrian Hackshaw
Akeem Chance
Akeen Henry
Akil Borneo
Anson Shradah
Asten Isaac
Atiba Chance
Brandon George
Carlton Cordle
Chawalee Johnson (SVG)
Damian Marvay
Darryl Henry
Devon Matthews
Devon Martin
Dexter Blaxx
Edwin Yearwood (BIM)
Erphaan Alves
Heaven Charles
Jahmoun Mendoza
Jalon Olive (GRN)
Jardine Legere
Jason Carter
Jason Henriques
Joel Feveck
Kareem Thomas
Kerlene Kerlz
Kernal Roberts
Kerry John
Kevin James
Kevon Heath
Kris Persad
Marvin Davis
Mical Teja Williams
Nailah Blackman
Neil Iwer George
Nesta Boxill
Omar McQuillkin
Omardath Maharaj
Orlando Octave
Patrice Roberts
Peter Wiggins
Ravi Bisambiar
Ricardo Barriteau (ANT)
Ricky Joseph
Ricky Reid (BIM)
Robert Nelson
Roderick Gordon
Rossi Gray
Samraj Jaimungal
Sasha-Ann Mosses
Sergio Camejo
Shakema Rowe
Shane Husbands (SVG)
Shaquille Mark
Sherwin Jeremiah
Shondelle Amada (GRN)
Shurwayne Winchester
Simba Ballantyne
Stephenson Marshall
Tanzania Sebastian
Teddyson John
Terri Lyons
Tian Winter (ANT)
Vanessa John
Stage Name
Aaron Duncan
King Bubba
Adana
Bass aka Trilo-G
Preedy
Milko
5 Star Akil
Shradah
Asten Isaac
Xone
Star George
Biggie Irie
Chawalee
Marvay
Farmer Nappy
Devon Matthews
Lyrikal
Blaxx
Edwin Yearwood
Erphaan Alves
Snakey
Jahmoun
Boyzie
Jadel
GBM Nutron
Linky First
Zan
Rayza
Kerlz
Kernal Roberts
Kerry John
One Voice
Yankeyboy
KI
Swappy
Mical Teja
Naila
Iwer George
Sekon Sta
Marz Ville
Omardat Maharaj
Orlando Octave
Patrice
Peter Ram
Ravi B & Karma
Ricardo Drue
Ricky T
Lil Rick
Lord Nelson
Chuck Gordon
RKG
Rikki D Jaimaster
Sasha Melody
Singerboy Sergio
Miss Cali
Hypa 4000
Chingee
M1 aka Menace
Dash
Shurwayne
Balllantyne
Shal Marshall
Tizzy
Teddyson John
Terri Lyons
Tian
Nessa Preppy
Name of Song
Mega Vybz
Calling In Sick
Doh Tote
D Ground
On The Low
Carnival To Remember
Hero
Good Body
Rum Friends
Move As A Tribe
Dis Is It
Money Well Spent
Rumist
Know The Face
X Man
D Journey (Make It)
Jammin Sake
Ranking Ting
Home Sweet Home Barbados
Cyah Wait
The Cricketer
Only You
Bullseye
D Band
Bacchanal
Rock and Come In
Remember
Activate Life
Breaking Chains
Shake
Drinking King
Dutty Behavior
Boat Rocking
Fire
Ana
Night Away
Work Out
Take Ah Bath
Kings and Queens
Bang Bim
Balkisoon
Single
Big Girl Now
Good Morning
Budget
I. D. (Stamp Yuh Name)
Freaky Girls
Iza Bajan
Sugar Mammy
Doh Leh Go
Ah Like It
Carnival Arena
My Song
Daz Yuh Business
Renmen Li
No Behavior
Welcome To Carnival
Vicey
No Company
Oxygen
Passion
Dip
Pumping Iron
No Code
I Am Lion
In De Middle
Activate
We prepared a YouTube Playlist of the songs that the singers will perform for the Semi-Final Competition. Familiarize yourself with the  songs.

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Bitter said…
I doh know why you surprised. Like yuh eh learn anything from Minmi.