D’Fusion Crowned 2026 Ragga Soca Monarch With “Here to Stay”

Tyrique Thomas reclaims the Ragga Soca crown he first won in 2020, unseating defending champion Bongo Prime at Independence Park.

Tyrique “D’Fusion” Thomas has returned to the top of the Ragga Soca stage, capturing the 2026 Ragga Soca Monarch crown with his winning entry, “Here to Stay.” The victory was confirmed following the 2026 National Soca Monarch and Ragga Soca Monarch competitions at Independence Park, where D’Fusion rose above a strong field to claim one of the most coveted titles of Vincy Mas.

For D’Fusion, this victory represents more than another crown. It is a powerful statement of consistency, growth and staying power in Vincentian soca. His winning song, “Here to Stay,” now stands as both a performance anthem and a declaration of his place in the culture.

The win also marks a major return to the summit of Ragga Soca. He previously won the Ragga Soca Monarch title in 2020 with “Lockdown” and placed third in 2025 with “Mission.” This year, he reclaimed the crown by unseating defending champion Utamu “Bongo Prime” Rose.

His performance added another memorable chapter to Vincy Mas 2026 and reinforced the depth of talent within St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ soca industry. Ragga Soca remains one of the most energetic and culturally expressive elements of the festival, blending lyrical command, rhythm, stage presence and crowd connection.

D’Fusion’s return to the throne shows that persistence matters. After past success, strong placements and continued work in the music scene, he has once again proven that he belongs among the leading voices in Vincentian soca.

As Vincy Mas celebrations continue, his victory is being celebrated not only as a personal achievement, but as another proud moment for local music and culture.

D’Fusion said it best through the title of his winning song.

He is here to stay.

Vincypowa News covers St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the wider Caribbean. VincyMas 2026 culminates on Tuesday, July 7.