BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – HUNDREDS of screaming fans at the National Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad on Friday night (Feb 28), witnessed Machel Montano retain his title as the Power Soca Monarch while Kerwin Dubois was named the Groovy Soca Monarch at the International Soca Monarch competition.
According to the Trinidad Express, Machel Montano retained his title despite the tough challenge he faced from his other competitors which included "Mr Kill@" Mapp, Neil Iwer George and Destra Garcia.
“The Carnival showpiece, dubbed ‘Fantastic Friday’, saw Montano used a host of dancers, including break dancers, and less props as he's renowned for in his presentation of Ministry Of The Road,” the express reported.
It was also reported that Machel - who wowed his audience with his yellow suit and black tie - and his dancers energised the crowd as they “went through a high intensity routine while a member of his supporting cast attempted to smash up a piece of road, the one noticeable prop used, with a sledgehammer”.
But the surprise of the night came when Mr ‘rolly polly’ Killa - who was considered a serious contender to win the title - finished in a remarkable three-way tie for second with Destra Garcia and Neil Iwer George.
“Du Bois' ‘Too Real’ proved to be too groovy for Montano's ‘Happiest Man Alive’ as he won the approval of the judges and the crowd. Montano took second with ‘Big People Party’ securing third position for Darryl ‘Farmer Nappy’ Henry and Garcia rounding out the top four with ‘First Time’,” the Express reported.
Results
Power Soca Monarch
1. Machel Montano - :Ministry Of The Road"
2. Hollice "Mr Kill@" Mapp - "Rolly Polly"
2. Neil Iwer George - "Mama Oye"
2. Destra Garcia - "Mash Up"
Groovy Soca Monarch
1. Kerwin Du Bois - "Too Real"
2. Machel Montano - "Happiest Man Alive"
3. Darryl "Farmer Nappy" Henry - "Big People Party"
4. Destra Garcia - "First Time"
