The stage is set for the next thrilling phase of the Youth Soca Champion and Ultimate Soca Champion competitions, as semi-finalists have been revealed following an intense audition process.
Held on the 25th and 26th of January at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA) in San Fernando, the auditions attracted over 200 Soca artists from across the globe. Contestants were assessed through live walk-in performances and video submissions, with judges carefully selecting the most promising talents to advance.
Now, 10 Youth Soca Champion contenders and 18, previously 20 Ultimate Soca Champion hopefuls have been chosen to move forward to the semi-finals, scheduled for today Sunday 9 February at the Naparima Bowl Amphitheatre, San Fernando. The finalists will then battle it out for the grand title on Thursday 20 February, at the iconic Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain.
Youth Soca Champion Semi-Finalists
These young artists will compete for the coveted Youth Soca Champion 2025 title and a grand prize of $200,000. Their performances promise an exciting display of fresh talent and high-energy Soca rhythms.
Youth Soca Champion Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order):
• Aaron Duncan – One of a Kind
• Christo – Unity
• Juniah Lifa – Secrets
• Kristina – Like Dat
• Paris Coutain – Lick Up
• Sackie – Table
• Seyi – From the Caribbean
• Shéquan (Grenada) – Flatten It
• Sucre – The Greatest
• Verrse – Pump It Up
Reserve: Sadaeya – Win
Ultimate Soca Champion Semi-Finalists
The competition for the Ultimate Soca Champion 2025 title is even more intense, with established and emerging artists vying for a grand prize of TTD $1,000,000. This category features a mix of local stars and international performers, making for a highly anticipated showdown.
Ultimate Soca Champion Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order):
• Anika Berry – Saddle
• Anthonell Bravo – Rough It Up
• Blaka Dan (Grenada) – Blessings
• Cassell – Sensational
• Dash (Grenada) – The Tape
• Ding Dong – Throw Back
• G.I – Mockin Mouth
• Imani Ray (USA) – Own It
• Iwer George – (Has withdrawn from the competition)
• Jadel – Jam Somebody
• Juby – More Gyal
• Kris Kennedy – No Way
• Nailah Blackman – Forever
• Nessa Preppy x MI – Music is Life
• Orlando Octave – Auction
• Preedy – Blaze Fire
• Swappi – Stamp It
• Trilla G (Dominica) – Someone Else
• Trinidad Killa – (Has withdrawn from the competition)
• Yung Bredda – Greatest Bend Over
Reserve: Snakey – De Hammer
With both competitions promising electrifying performances, fans can expect an unforgettable celebration of Soca music. The semi-finals at Naparima Bowl will set the stage for an epic showdown at Queen’s Park Savannah, where the 2025 champions will be crowned.
Soca lovers are encouraged to come out and support their favourite artists as they battle for the top honours.
