Double Win for Problem Child at Vincy Mas

Shertz “Problem Child” James has made history at this year’s Vincy Mas, capturing both first and second place in the highly anticipated 2025 Road March competition. The official results, released by the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) on July 9, sealed an unforgettable carnival season for the soca powerhouse affectionately dubbed the “Baddest Boy” in the genre.

His hit single “Fraid Horn” took the coveted top spot, amassing a perfect score of 100 points, while his second entry, the infectious “Pong Pong”, followed closely behind with 97 points.

Rounding out the top three was Esron “Spielberg” Culzac, whose track “Red Button” earned 74 points, securing him third place in the fiercely contested competition.

The final standings:

• 1st place- Problem Child – Fraid Horn (100 points)
• 2nd place- Problem Child – Pong Pong (97 points)
• 3rd place- Spielberg – Red Button (74 points)

Following the announcement, Problem Child took to Instagram to express his heartfelt gratitude:

“First and foremost, I want to thank the Most High for always protecting me and providing guidance along this chosen path. It hasn’t always been easy — there have been many long days and nights — but with the support of my amazing family, I’ve managed to push through.
To my fans, I sincerely want to express my deepest gratitude. Your continued support and encouragement are what keep me going. Without you all, there would be no Problem Child. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

His back-to-back hits not only fired up the streets of Kingstown but also cemented his reputation as one of soca’s most dynamic voices — a true force of Vincy Mas.