With a total score of 387 points, Blaka Dan won the first Ultimate Soca Champion tournament, taking home a $1 million cash prize. With an overall budget of $8 million, including $4 million from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts, the competition gave $300,000 to Yung Bredda, the runner-up, and $150,000 to Preedy, the third-place finisher.