Twenty finalists have been named for this year's International Power and Groovy Soca Monarch competitions on Fantastic Friday, February 8th at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain.
The names of the semifinalists and their songs, in no particular order, are as follows:
Digicel International Groovy Soca Monarch semifinalists
1. Patrice Roberts - A Little Wine
2. Neil Iwer D Boss George - Bubble
3. Dexter Blaxx Stewart - Nah Get Away
4. Destra Garcia - Call My Name
5. Nadia Batson - Manager
6. Denise Belfon - Wining Queen
7. Ravi Ravi B Bissambhar - Prescription
8. Darryl Farmer Nappy Henry - Stranger
9. Rodney Benjai Le Blanc - Feter
10. Drupatee Persad - Indian Gyal
Play Whe International Power Soca Monarch finalists 2013
1. Austin Super Blue Lyons - Fantastic Friday
2. Destra Garcia - Carry On
3. Rodney Benjai Le Blanc - Engoma
4. Shurwayne Winchester - We Control D Road
5. Tallpree Cambridge - Muddy Jab
6. Lornette Fya Empress Nedd-Reid - Rum Please
7. Marvin Swappi Davis � Cha-os
8. Jason JW Williams & Ancil Blaze Isaac Jr - Timing It
9. Devon Matthews - Start It Up
10. Shivonne Lil Bitts Churche - Raise D Dust
These contestants will go up against the reigning champion in both the Power and Groovy categories, Machel Montano.