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The replacement for the International Soca Monarch held auditions at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts San Fernando, on Jan 25th and 26th.
Over 200 Soca Artists from around the world were judged via walk-ins and video submissions, hoping to win the ultimate $1M prize.
Of these, 10 Youth and 20 Ultimate Soca Champion contestants were selected to move on to the Semi-final round of the competition which will take place on Sunday, February 9th at Naparima Bowl Amphitheatre San Fernando.
The finals are on Thursday, February 20th at the Queens Park Savannah.
Youth Soca Champion Semi-Finalists
The following artistes will compete for a chance at the crown of the Youth Soca Champion 2025, and the
grand prize of $200,000. (In alphabetical order)
| 1. Aaron Duncan – One of a Kind | 6. Sackie – Table |
| 2. Christo – Unity | 7. Seyi – From the Caribbean |
| 3. Juniah Lifa – Secrets | 8. Shéquan – Flatten It (Grenada) |
| 4. Kristina – Like Dat | 9. Sucre – The Greatest |
| 5. Paris Coutain – Lick Up | 10. Verrse – Pump It Up |
| Reserve : Sadaeya – Win |
Ultimate Soca Champion Semi-Finalists
The following artistes will compete in the semi final for a chance at the crown of the Ultimate Soca
Champion 2025, and the grand prize of $1,000,000. (In alphabetical order)
| 1. Anika Berry- Saddle | 11. Juby – More Gyal |
| 2. Anthonell Bravo – Rough It | 12. Kris Kennedy- No Way |
| 3. Blaka Dan – Blessings (Grenada) | 13. Nailah Blackman – Forever |
| 4. Cassell – Sensational | 14. Nessa Preppy x M1- Music is Life |
| 5. Dash – The Tape (Grenada) | 15. Orlando Octave – Auction |
| 6. Ding Dong – Throw Back | 16. Preedy- Blaze Fire |
| 7. G.I – Mockin Mouth | 17. Swappi – Stamp It |
| 8. Imani Ray- Own It (USA) | 18. Trilla G- Someone Else (Dominica) |
| 9. Iwer George – Yes I do | 19. Trinidad Killa – Eskimo |
| 10. Jadel – Jam Somebody | 20. Yung Bredda – Greatest Bend Over |
| Reserve : Snakey – De Hammer |
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