Last year's champion, Amrika Mutroo, singing Wake Up, Parents, put up a gallant defence but just fell short, placing second, and taking a prize of $3,500. Third place went to Kenson "Ninja" Neptune, singing "No Respect for Culture". He won $2,000.In the Junior Monarch race, tinymite Aaron Duncan cantered to an overwhelming victory with a stellar performance, singing Kaiso Alive.Dressed in a resplendent red suit, Aaron was an obvious from his first note.
He earned $4000 for his victory. Second place went to Melina Smith, singing "Why?" taking $2,500. Zakiya Cuffie placed third, with It's Up to You, winning $1,000.The bumper show was superbly emceed by Wilton "Flex" Griffith, who ushered in the extempo competition in grand style with his own offerings. Winner was Felix "Dr. Zhivago" Scott, who edged out Terry "D Masso" Marcelle in the final shoot-out.