By Admin. Updated 3:20 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
It was his first time making the finals of Ragga Soca Monarch, and Javid ‘Jay R’ Rouse created an upset; he won.
Jay R dethroned Delroy ‘Fireman’ Hooper and outperformed twelve (12) other artistes in the process.
At the show on July 7 at Victoria Park, Rouse who comes from Campden Park performed a piece called – “Love of Carnival”.
Rouse is related to the 2019 Soca Monarch winner – Derron ‘Magikal’ Rouse who also hails from Campden Park.
In second position was Hance John who performed a piece called “Bruk Out”.
The 2022 Ragga Soca Monarch title holder – Delroy ‘Fireman’ Hooper placed 3rd with his song – “Sapodilla Woman”.
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