SIMPSON BAY--Sign Triple Nine proudly announces the winners of the First Annual I LOVE SXM Song Challenge, following the grand finale held on November 7 at Soggy Dollar in Simpson Bay. The event celebrated local musical talent and the culture, creativity, and pride of Saint-Martin and St. Maarten’s 37 square miles.
Isaiah Carty earned first place and the People’s Choice Award, with Raphael Hanson taking second place and Cardo Million placing third.
The six finalists, Isaiah Carty, Raphael Hanson, Cardo Million, Aramis Santos, Nicoise Mathieu – Lyte, and Roos Wolf, brought their individual styles and passion to the stage, showcasing the island’s musical talent. Special guest Sick Tonez also delivered a memorable performance.
The evening featured music by DJ Brukshot, Deej Blaze, DJ Siw’roo, and DJ Outkast, with hosts Shadowman and Shamrock keeping the audience engaged throughout the celebration.
Sign Triple Nine extends special thanks to its team, Pineapple Pete, Fauster at SXM Tees, Ashanty, Janice Dalio & Germain, and Fred York on the drums for their contributions. The organizers also thank the entire team at Soggy Dollar for welcoming and hosting the event.
Special appreciation goes to SOS Radio 95.5, Laser 101.1, Tropics 105.5, and Power 102.7 for helping promote the challenge and supporting local talent.
The organizers thank every contestant, judge, sponsor, and supporter who helped make the inaugural edition a success. The I LOVE SXM Song Challenge was created to give local artists a platform to express their love for the island through original music and performance.
Videos are now available for the public to watch, listen to, and enjoy. Sign Triple Nine looks forward to welcoming participants and supporters back for the second edition next year. The website is:https://ilovesxmsongchallenge.com
