By the time the results of the Soca Monarch were announced in Victoria Park on Sunday, almost a dozen people were hospitalised due to flying missiles and rowdy crowds had already pushed down barricades.
After 22 performances in two competiti
The reigning Ragga Soca and Soca Monarchs, Hance John and Derron ‘Magikal’ Rouse will face tough competition this weekend, as 11 finalists in each category attempt to wrest their titles away at the National Ragga Soca/Soca competition this Saturday, July 2. The finalists were chosen at the “Royal Rumble” semifinals which took place on Monday, June 27 after being postponed from the weekend due to the inclement weather. John, who …
It’s never about the competition for soca artiste, Keith ‘Grabba Finesse’ Charles, but rather the vibe and energy that is generated whenever he performs. Nonetheless, it would mean a lot to the ‘Place Tun Ova’ singer if he won the national Soca Monarch title this year. “It would mean a lot to me and a lot to the people, and a lot to Vincy culture. Right now, everybody has been …