Machel Montano and Rikki Jai have advanced to the Chutney Soca Monarch Final after topping the Semi-Final stage of the competition.

In the official announcement at 103FM’s studio today, SouthEx CEO George Singh named 12 artistes who now move forward to vie for the 2025 CSM crown.

Rick Ramoutar will defend his title against the Wild Card – Guyana’s Terry Gajraj and the 12 artistes who will compete for the CSM crown on Saturday March 1st at Skinner Park in San Fernando.

According to Mr Singh, Reshma Ramlal was the top performing female artiste in the Semi-Final.

The 14 finalists are:

• Rick Ramoutar – 2024 CSM Winner
• Terry Gajraj – Wild Card
• Machel Montano
• Wackerman
• Reehanna Gopaul
• Ricardo Melville
• Rikki Jai
• Hurricane Hemlatha Dindial
• Neval Chatelal
• Warrior Princess – Reshma Ramlal
• Master Saleem
• Adesh Samaroo
• Veekash Sahadeo
• Vanessa Ramoutar

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