ACASA’s 2023 UK Groovy Soca Monarch results

The annual ACASA UK Groovy Soca Monarch Final saw the best of the best in the UK battle it out for the title of UK Soca Monarch.

The show was held on 18 August at The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11. Songs and artists were judged against the weighted criteria of ‘lyrical content’, ‘originality’, ‘rendition and delivery’, ‘musical arrangement’, ‘melody/tune’, ‘artistic impression’ and ‘audience response’.

Leah Sophia impressed the judges and audience with her song Sumbaday, and was crowned UK Groovy Soca Monarch 2023.

Full Results

• 1^st. Leah Sophia – Sumbaday (231 points)
• 2^nd. G-string – Dal and Chana (229 points) 
• 3^rd. Ms Desire – Wha Yuh Come For (225 points)
• 4^th. Deevine – Jam For Life (198 points)
• 5^th. Niki Baby – Yuk Workin (195 points)
• 6^th. De Admiral – Hard Love (179 points)
• 7^th. Musicman – De Party Nice (166 points)
• 8^th. Helena B – Fill Me Up (158 points)
• 9^th. Soca Kidd – Carnival (145 points)
• 10^th. Muffinman – Westbourne Park (129 points)