The Young Kings Calypso Monarch Semifinals took place last night at the John Cupid Carnival Village, Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain—and the future of calypso was unmistakably on display. The 2026 semifinal round featured a vibrant lineup of talented young singers, each delivering intriguing, thought‑provoking songs in their quest for a spot in the finals.
- Aaron Duncan—Birthplace 🍷
- Oscar “Oscar B” Benjamin—AI Versus Man 🍷
- Marq Pierre—How Yuh Feeling 🍷
- Darwren “Pharaoh” Greenidge—Be Sharpe 🍷
- Ronald Brathwaite—Sweet Like Honey
- Sherwin “Becomer” Babb—Voicemail to Mother Kamla 🍷
- Akeem “Preedy” Chance—Jamming 🍷
- Rawle "Ratel" Peters—One Hand Do Clap
- Kyle “KC” Cowie—Wah We Fighting For
- Caston Cupid—Mr Robert Ball 🍷
- Dave Maikoo (PAE3OT)—Mother Music 🍷
- O'Neal Lighboutne aka Bro. Lighbourne—Art of Peace
- Sheldon “Sheldon Nugget” Bullen—A Call for Peace
- Kadeem Graham—A Better Way 🍷
- Aaron Sinnette—Beneath the Ashes
- Khalen Alexander (Khalen)—Riddim Nation
- Junior "Mr. Famous” Noel—Africa Rising 🍷
- Oluseyi “Seyi” Moraldo-Bowen (Seyi)—We Love Soca
- Andre Nelson—Yuh Cyah Stop D Music 🍷
- Nicholas “Nikko Ash” Ashby—Special Assignment 🍷
- Vivial Lockhart aka Young Poser—One For Errol
- Robert “Master G” Deane—Doh Put Mih Dey 🍷
- Rivaldo London—Water Thicker 🍷
- Sean Singh (IFA)—Puppet Master
- Sekon Alves—Topic
- Nyol Manswell—My Prayer for Peace 🍷
- Alex “Tobago Chalkie” Gift (Tobago Chalkie)—I’m Busy
- Devon Harris—Duck De Wuk
- Anthony Julien—Cost of Living
- Niklas “St Nick” Shashie Gosine—Tribute to Calypsonians 🍷


















