Monarchs
The International Soca Monarch was established in 1993, its main aim to create an environment where soca music could be exhibited on an international stage while simultaneously being enjoyed by fans of the genre. Since then, it has evolved from being a mere competition to an institution of the carnival season earning the Friday on which it is traditionally held, the sobriquet of Fantastic Friday, synonymous with mind blowing performances, and the best of the season’s artistes. Few artistes have earned the prestigious title of International Soca Monarch; the following is a listing of the winners to date:
Power Soca Monarch
Year | Artiste | Composition |
1993 | Super Blue | Bacchanal Time |
1994 | Super Blue | Flag Party |
1995 | Ronnie Mc Intosh | On De Road |
1996 | Super Blue | Bounce |
1997 | Ronnie Mc Intosh | Ent |
Super Blue | Barbara | |
1998 | Super Blue | Ato Party |
1999 | Kurt Allen | Stampede (Dus Dem) |
2000 | Super Blue | Pump Up |
2001 | Shadow | Stranger |
2002 | Bunji Garlin | In de Ghetto |
Iwer George | Gimme ah Bligh | |
2003 | Iwer George | Ah Home |
2004 | Bunji Garlin | Warrior Cry |
2005 | Bunji Garlin | Blaze it |
2006 | Shurwayne Winchester | Can’t Wait |
2007 | Iwer George | Fete after Fete |
2008 | Bunji Garlin | Fiery |
2009 | Fayann Lyons Alvarez | Meet Super Blue |
2010 | Blaze and JW | Palance |
2011 | Machel Montano | Advantage |
2012 | Machel Montano | Pump Your Flag |
2013 | Machel Montano / Austin “SuperBlue” Lyons | Float / Fantastic Friday |
2014 | Machel Montano | Ministry Of The Road |
2015 | Machel Montano | Like Ah Boss |
2016 | Voice | Cheers To Life |
2017 | Voice | Far From Finished |
2018 | Voice | Year For love |
2019 | Mr. Killa | Run Wid It |
2020 | Iwer George |
Groovy Soca Monarch
The Groovy Soca Monarch competition emerged in 2005, just as the groovy soca hybrid began to gain popularity. Since then, it has become as significant to Fantastic Friday as the International Soca Monarch itself is to Carnival. Some of its past Winners include:
Year | Artiste | Composition |
2005 | Michelle Sylvester | Sleeping in my Bed |
2006 | Shurwayne Winchester | Don’t Stop |
2007 | Biggie Irie | Nah Going Home |
2008 | Shurwayne Winchester | Please Stay |
2009 | Fayann Lyons Alvarez | Heavy T Bumper |
2010 | Shurwayne Winchester | Murdah |
2011 | Kes Dieffenthaller | Wotless |
2012 | Machel Montano | Mr. Fete |
2013 | Machel Montano | Fog |
2014 | Kerwin Du Bois | Too Real |
2015 | Olatunji | Ola |
2016 | Voice | Cheers To Life |
2017 | Voice | Far From Finished |
2018 | Voice | Year For love |
2019 | Swappi | Party Start |
2020 | College Boy Jesse |
Carib Breakout Artiste
Year | Artiste | Composition |
2014 | Mr Kill@ | Rolly Polly |