When Lord Lally Soca King and the Hot Ones Band took the stage, the entire Aruba Carnival & Entertainment Village erupted into nonstop dancing, jumping, and high-energy celebration.
From the first notes, the atmosphere transformed instantly. The crowd was fully engaged, moving in rhythm as Lord Lally delivered an electrifying performance. His winning song, “The Lizard Kacking,” featured a simple yet infectious style with one clear purpose: to make people dance, enjoy themselves, and fully embrace the Carnival spirit.
At 5:06 a.m. on Sunday morning, the official announcement was made. Soilo Sanchez, better known as Lord Lally, was declared Soca King 2026, sending the audience into cheers and celebration.
Final Results – Soca King 2026
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1st Place: Soilo Sanchez (Lord Lally) – The Lizard Kacking (Hot Ones Band)
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2nd Place: Ashrock Gario (Diamond Chip) – Born in Soca (Groove Masters)
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3rd Place: Richard Quant (Mighty Tattoo) – Right or Wrong (Zeta Band)
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4th Place: Carl Roosberg (Galloway) – Turnaround (Tsunami)
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5th Place: Mitch Almary – Kurukuchu (Tsunami)
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6th Place: Derwin Kemp (Master Gusto) – D’Main Event (Buleria)
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7th Place: Jetzenia Martines (Queen Shine) – Far Away (Buleria)
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8th Place: Mervin Baptiste (Blacky) – Energy (Groove Masters)
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9th Place: Nigel Hoek (Suhcy) – Let D Bassman Cook (N’Fuzion)
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10th Place: Travis Tucker (Tip Toe) – Ride It Up (Groove Masters)
Special Awards
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Rookie of the Year: Rusty Jr.
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Best Dressed: Queen Sashah
With this victory, Lord Lally once again highlighted the powerful role of soca music in Aruba’s Carnival—bringing unity, joy, and unmatched energy to the community.
