The International Soca Monarch's semi-finalists have been named.
Forty contenders, among them reigning monarch Austin 'Super Blue' Lyons, will contest the Groovy Monarch. The othersare:Johnny King, Preddy, 5 Star Akil, Amrika, Biggie Irie, Cassi, Tallpree, Saucy,Farmer Nappy, Destra, Lyrikal, Devon Matthews, Blaxx, Erphaan Alves, Skinny Fabulous, Jahmoun,J Angel, Jo Jo, Mr Famous, KRich, Kerwin Du Bois, Kurt Allen, Mr Renzo, Nadia Batson, Tasha,Olatunji, Patrice Roberts, Ravi B, Ricardo Drue, Benjai, Chucky, RKG, Santeney,Shal Marshall,M1, Lil Bitts, Syo, The Baron andFya Empress.
The 36 contenders for the Power Soca Monarch (in alphabetical order) are Miss Alysha, Ann-J, Anselm Douglas, Candy Hoyte, CC, Destra, Lyrikal, Prophet Benjamin, Moses,Devon Matthews, Blaxx, Crazy, Erphaan Alves, Skinny Fabulous, Hashim, Snakey, Mr Killa, Boyzie,J Angel, Jadee, Mr Famous, KI, Kurt Allen, Swappi, Nadia Batson, Iwer, Sekon, SO King, Benjai,Patrice Roberts, Chucky, Ronnie McIntosh, Sherrard Churche, Shradah, Shurwayne Winchester andTimel.
The draws for positions in the Power and Groovy Soca Monarch semi-finalstake place January 29at Digicel IMAX, Woodbrook.