Senator the Honourable Randall Mitchell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts extends his deepest condolences to the family and friends of beloved Soca artiste and songwriter, Ricardo Drue.
Antigua-born Drue, who was engaged to Soca superstar Patrice Roberts, passed away on Tuesday 12 December, 2023 at the age of 38. Drue was a frontline singer for the popular local A-Team Band and also performed with Imij and Co and D’All Starz bands. He was well known for his Soca hits “Vagabond”, “ID (Stamp Yuh Name)” and “Professional”.
Minister Mitchell affirms Drue’s contribution to the local, regional and international cultural sectors. He adds, “The Soca fraternity and indeed the Carnival community have suffered a great loss with his passing. His years of work as an entertainer have undoubtedly helped to spread the soca genre across the world and brought happiness to many. He certainly will not be forgotten.”
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts sympathizes with the family, friends and loved ones of Ricardo Drue during this time.
May his soul rest in peace.
Prime Minister Gaston is adding his voice to the thousands of people expressing sadness and shock over the passing of Soca artiste Richard Drue who died earlier today
Drue, only 32, was pronounced dead at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center at around 12 pm Tuesday. He may have died from a heart attack.
“His passing was extremely sad and shocking. He was one of our best soca artists who enjoyed the patronage, admiration and respect of our people. He will be immensely missed. May he rest in peace and rise in glory,” PM Browne.
