He is the frontman of the immensely popular soca band Xtatik, and is noted for his high energy, fast-paced, and often unpredictable on-stage performances. During his career, which spans over 25 years, he has recorded several songs alongside many of Caribbean music's most popular acts, such as Alison Hinds, Beenie Man, Calypso Rose, Burning Flames, Drupatee, Red Rat, Shaggy, Sparrow, Denise Belfon, Destra, Wyclef Jean, Vybz Kartel, G-Unit, Black Stalin, Mr. Vegas, Doug E Fresh and many others. He now stands as the most sought after soca act in the World.
Born in South Trinidad, Machel attended Presentation College a prestigious secondary school in Trinidad where he was in the choir. Machel first shot to fame as a young boy with the song "Too Young To Soca". In 1984 along with brothers and neighbours the group Parnasonic Express was started and in 1989, the band became Xtatik. The band developed and was re-invented by leader Machel several times as Xtatik 5.0, The Xtatik Circus, Xtatik The Road Marching Band, The Band of the Year and many others. Every year Machel has a new concert to keep his band and his performances fresh.
This year, 2007 they are known as Machel Montano HD (High Definition) and he promotes the concept by saying that he is the first human being to go HD. He is part of the huge campaign in Trinidad and Tobago promoting safe driving - Arrive Alive. Part of the hype surrounding the ever-evolving Machel this year is his HD tour bus. A 20 year old bus from the Public Transport Service Corporation was re-done and includes a bedroom, bathroom facilities, flat screen TVs, inernet access and expansive audio systems. The HD concept seems fitting as the band Xtatik has in the last few years the band has risen to a new level of musicality as each performance is very tight musically and has foreign influences such as Ernesto Luis Gutirrez, its Venezualan percussionist. Kernal Roberts, the son of the late, great Lord Kitchener, internationally famous calypsonian has picked up the role as Xtatik's drummer and musical director and has brought new life to the band.
Montano was also instrumental in the promotion of soca music during the BBC's radio show called 1Xtra. He has released many successful singles, with and without Xtatik, during his career, such as "Big Truck" (Xtatik's most successful single, which won the Road March title in 1997), "Outa Space" (with Beenie Man), "Music Farm" (Xtatik), "It's Carnival" (with Destra), "Band Of The Year" (with Patrice Roberts)(Road March Song for 2006), and "Jumbie" (Road March Song for 2007). Most recently, Montano has taken on a new stage title, refering to himself and his band as "Machel Montano HD" (High Definition), which he claims is a representation of the the evolution of his music over the last 25 years and highly improved style in which his music shall be presented to his fans over radio formats, television, and during live performances.
Fast Wine
Machel Montano Lyrics
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Oh woy oh, oh, ay, ay
Oh girl oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Take a wine deh
Take a wine dung deh
Baby
I′ve travel through the stars
And many moons to find you
Baby
The sugar on your skin
The sweetest melanin
Yeah!
See when you out into the light and your body looking right
No constalation in the sky could ever take your shine
I'll travel a million miles
Just to look up upon your smile
Baby, look up through the clouds
Right now, say it to me
I will be around for the entire night
See baby while I′m close I'll be here by yourside
You doing things to me that I cannot deny
The way you looking girl you are so certified
Cut me back one time when you give me that
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Take my boat to the dockside
And anchor down by the bedside gimmie that
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Take my boat to the dockside
And anchor down by the bedside
Baby
I see you as a queen
A love that's made for me, yeah
Baby
When you put on your crown
I kneel down to the ground girl
See when you step out into the light
And your body looking right
No constalation in the sky could ever take your shine
I′ll travel a million miles
Just to look up upon your smile
Baby, look up through the clouds
Right now, say it to me
I will be around for the entire night
See baby while I′m close I'll be here by yourside
You doing things to me that I cannot deny
The way you looking girl, you are so certified
Cut me back one time when you give me that
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Take my boat to the dockside
And anchor down by the bedside
Gimmie that
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Take my boat to the dockside
And anchor down by the bedside
Anchor down by the bedside
Cut me back one time
Speed up the wine
Huy!
Baby, ey, ey, ey
Baby, oh, oh, oh
Wine down
Down dey
Wine down
Down dey
Pass the wine dey
Gyal, pass the wine dey
Gimme, gimme
Take my boat to the dockside
Anchor down by the bedside
Gimmie that
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Take my boat to the dockside
Anchor down by the bedside
Anchor down by the bedside girl
The song "Fast Wine" by Machel Montano is about a man who is in love with a girl and is trying to win her over. He has traveled "through the stars and many moons" to find her. When she steps out into the light and her body is looking right, he is enamored with her beauty and the way she shines brighter than any constellation in the sky. He wants to be around her for the entire night and is willing to travel a million miles just to see her smile. Throughout the song, he asks her to give him that "fast wine" which is likely referring to the girl's dancing abilities, and the repetition of the phrase reinforces his desire for her.
The lyrics in "Fast Wine" reflect a classic Caribbean sound that combines calypso influences with modern beats. The instrumentation of the song includes traditional steel drumming, a distinctive percussion instrument in Trinidad and Tobago's music. The song's chorus is marked by simple, repetitive verses that are easy to chant and catchy. The song's central message is also reminiscent of other Trinidadian love songs, which often feature men pursuing women while appealing to their beauty, grace, and charm.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby
I’ve travel through the stars
And many moons to find you
The singer has gone on a journey spanning across the stars and moons to find the person he is singing to.
Baby
The sugar on your skin
The sweetest melanin
Yeah!
The person the singer is addressing has a divine beauty that he admires, including the color of their skin.
No constalation in the sky could ever take your shine
The singer believes that the person he is addressing is special and incomparable to anything else, not even stars.
I will be around for the entire night
See baby while I’m close I'll be here by your side
You doing things to me that I cannot deny
The way you looking girl you are so certified
The singer intends to be with his lover all night, as he appreciates their allure and wishes to enjoy their company.
Cut me back one time when you give me that
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine
Take my boat to the dockside
And anchor down by the bedside
The singer is asking his lover to give him one moment of intimacy and promises to provide her with a great experience by using a fast rhythm that excites him.
Writer(s): Machel Montano, Jelani Reginald Shaw, Kasey Michael Phillips
Contributed by Caleb G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.