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The Ultimate Soca Champion & Youth Soca Champion Semi-Finalists Revealed!
Auditions were held at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts San Fernando, on Jan 25th and 26th and over 200 Soca Artists from around the world were judged via walk-ins and video submissions. Of these, 10 Youth and 20 Ultimate Soca Champion contestants were selected to move on to the Semi-final round of the competition which will take place on Sunday, February 9th at Naparima Bowl Amphitheatre San Fernando. The finals are on Thursday, February 20th at the Queens Park Savannah.
The following artistes will compete for a chance at the crown of the Youth Soca Champion 2025, and the grand prize of $200,000. (In alphabetical order)
1. Aaron Duncan – One of a Kind
2. Christo – Unity
3. Juniah Lifa – Secrets
4. Kristina – Like Dat
5. Paris Coutain – Lick Up
6. Sackie – Table
7. Seyi – From the Caribbean
8. Shéquan – Flatten It (Grenada)
9. Sucre – The Greatest
10. Verrse – Pump It Up
Reserve: Sadaeya – Win
The following artistes will compete in the semi final for a chance at the crown of the Ultimate Soca Champion 2025, and the grand prize of $1,000,000. (In alphabetical order)
1. Anika Berry- Saddle
2. Anthonell Bravo – Rough It Up
3. Blaka Dan – Blessings (Grenada)
4. Cassell – Sensational
5. Dash – The Tape (Grenada)
6. Ding Dong – Throw Back
7. G.I -Mockin Mouth
8. Imani Ray- Own It (USA)
9. Iwer George – Yes I do
10. Jadel – Jam Somebody
11. Juby – More Gyal
12. Kris Kennedy- No Way
13. Nailah Blackman – Forever
14. Nessa Preppy x M1- Music is Life
15. Orlando Octave – Auction
16. Preedy- Blaze Fire
17. Swappi – Stamp It
18. Trilla G- Someone Else (Dominica)
19. Trinidad Killa – Eskimo
20. Yung Bredda – Greatest Bend Over
Reserve: Snakey – De Hammer
All semi-finalists are required to attend the Draw for Semi Finals Positions on Monday, February 3rd Details will be provided directly to the participants.
The semi-finals for both categories will take place as follows:
Date: Sunday, February 9th, 2025
Time: Gates open at 5:00 PM and showtime 7PM
Venue: Naparima Bowl Amphitheater, San Fernando
Join the Action
The first episode of the TV show element of the competition will air this Sunday, Feb 2nd at 7:30 pm on CNC3 with new episodes released weekly.
Fans are encouraged to follow the journey of these talented artists on our social media pages @ultimatesocachampion or our website www.ultimatesocachampion.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, artist interviews, and updates as we approach the grand finale.
Don’t miss this unforgettable journey to crown the next stars of soca music. Let’s celebrate the rhythm, energy, and soul of Carnival!
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