12. Machel Montano, “Waiting on the Stage”
Machel Montano proved yet again why he’s the King Of Soca (and, specifically, Power Soca) with his mega hit “Waiting on the Stage.” The heavily EDM-infused track captures the overwhelming excitement and anticipation every masquerader feels right before crossing the stage at Carnival. I mean, what’s more invigorating than hearing, “Is whole year that we waiting, and we anticipating” right before parading the iconic Queens Park Savannah stage at Trinidad Carnival? With the complete euphoria this tune insinuates, it was only right for Monk Monte to snag his third-consecutive Trinidad Carnival Road March win, and eighth such title overall, with this one. Just like ah boss. — Kamara Williams