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.
Bottle Of Rum
Machel Montano Lyrics
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a bottle of smooth, and ah big in di dance no
head done gone so ah feelin the chant out
Yooo oooo ooo oooo ooooo an ah bottle of rum
doh need to wine on me in de party
I'm already drunk
One ting I need inside a de fete
give me a bottle of rum
I'm totally drunk
my baby neva cheat on me yet
give me a bottle of rum
cause ah drinkin' drinkin', whole night
and ah wining, wining, head nice
and ah only smile in baby
said ah drinkin drinkin
just check me how ah whinninq whinninq
if ah ketch you tonight ah smilin baby
signal di bartenter cause ah ready to put down my order
an ah really doh come for behavior no
yuh don't dont have to want me
cuz ah making rounds through the party
and if yuh bounce up de army baby
doh be surprised if they lookin for me
u coastin all day
well I's a man a doh play
u used to be my bay bay
tonight tonight I need you to know
you ask if my love is true,
and thought i said i love you
but girl i said
yooo oooo ooo ooo and a bottle of rum,
doh need to wine on me in de party
I'm already drunk
One ting I need inside a de fete
give me a bottle of rum
I love my rum and my rum it love mee
I'm totally drunk
my baby never cheat on me yet
give me a bottle of rum
cause ah drinkin' drinkin', whole night
and ah wining, wining, head nice
and ah only smilin baby (give me a bottle of rum)
said ah drinkin drinkin
just check me how ah winin winin
ah ketch it whole night ah smilin baby
I intoxicated and my speech getting complicated, but my driver done designated
So I on the road to get wasted, yeaaa
So I overrated cause I drinking rum by the cases and I cant identify faces.
So I picking a random bumper to jam down, gal understand
Cause i really dont care if you come to wine
Cause running down gal is a waste ah time
When i think bout love wa comes to mind is RUM RUM RUM RUM!!!
I love my bottle, love my drinking,
You can hear me sing
Yoooo, And a bottle of rum
The lyrics of Machel Montano's song "Bottle Of Rum" revolve around the theme of getting drunk on rum and having a good time at a party. The song starts off with the artist declaring his love for rum and how he is already feeling the effects of it. He doesn't need anyone to wine on him as he is already drunk and just needs a bottle of rum to keep the party going.
As the song progresses, Montano emphasizes how much he loves his bottle of rum and how it loves him back. He sings about how he is totally drunk but his girlfriend has never cheated on him yet, and all he needs is a bottle of rum to enjoy his night. The catchy chorus, "Yooo oooo ooo ooo and a bottle of rum," adds to the party vibe of the song.
Montano goes on to describe how he is drinking and whining all night, and he only wants to smile at his baby. He doesn't care about running down girls or finding love, as his love for rum is enough for him. The lyrics are simple yet effective in conveying the party anthem theme of the song.
Overall, "Bottle Of Rum" is a song about having a good time with friends and getting wasted on rum. The lyrics are fun and upbeat, and the catchy chorus makes it a popular party song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hd, mm, 3 to the z
Montano is introducing himself with his initials and signature adlib, setting the tone for a party song.
a bottle of smooth, and ah big in di dance no
Montano has a bottle of rum and is having a great time dancing.
head done gone so ah feelin the chant out
Montano is enjoying the music and feeling drunk.
Yooo oooo ooo oooo ooooo an ah bottle of rum
Montano is expressing his love for rum and using his signature adlib to emphasize his point.
doh need to wine on me in de party
Montano is already drunk and doesn't need anyone to wine on him.
I'm already drunk
Montano is admitting that he is intoxicated.
One ting I need inside a de fete
Montano only needs one thing at the party, which is a bottle of rum.
give me a bottle of rum
Montano is asking for a bottle of rum.
I love my rum and my rum it love mee
Montano expresses his love for rum and how it loves him back.
I'm totally drunk
Montano admits again that he is very intoxicated.
my baby neva cheat on me yet
Montano boasts about how faithful his partner is.
cause ah drinkin' drinkin', whole night
Montano is drinking all night long.
and ah wining, wining, head nice
Montano is dancing and enjoying himself despite being very drunk.
and ah only smile in baby
Montano is only smiling for his partner.
said ah drinkin drinkin
Montano repeats that he is drinking a lot.
just check me how ah whinninq whinninq
Montano brags about his dancing skills.
if ah ketch you tonight ah smilin baby
Montano will be in a good mood if he sees his partner tonight.
signal di bartenter cause ah ready to put down my order
Montano is telling the bartender to prepare his order of rum.
an ah really doh come for behavior no
Montano is not interested in proper behavior at the party.
yuh don't dont have to want me
Montano is telling others that they don't have to like him.
cuz ah making rounds through the party
Montano is walking around and socializing with others at the party.
and if yuh bounce up de army baby
Montano is warning others that they might run into trouble if they encounter his crew.
doh be surprised if they lookin for me
Montano is saying that it's not strange if his crew is looking for him.
u coastin all day
Montano's partner has been coasting all day.
well I's a man a doh play
Montano is telling his partner that he is serious about their relationship.
u used to be my bay bay
Montano is reminiscing about the past with his partner.
tonight tonight I need you to know
Montano wants his partner to know something important tonight.
you ask if my love is true,
Montano's partner asked if he truly loves them.
and thought i said i love you
Montano misunderstood what his partner asked him.
but girl i said
Montano is correcting his partner's misunderstanding.
I love my bottle, love my drinking,
Montano's love for rum is still present in this line.
You can hear me sing
Montano is still enjoying himself despite being very drunk.
Yoooo, And a bottle of rum
Montano repeats his love for rum, using his signature adlib to emphasize his point.
Writer(s): Machel Montano, Kory Hart, Kevon Hart Copyright: Masuso Publishing
Contributed by Emily I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kerzandycherubin808
2023 and I cant stop coming back ... Time for the next time epic
@Willspeakthetruth
Will never get enough of this song!!! ❤❤❤
@neilfirth2753
Love the video, heard the song on my honeymoon in Antigua sailing around the island with a bottle of rum!
@jeneabrowne9350
I'm not sure if you so much for your time
@charlierutherford6239
Ik this was 8 years ago but I’m in the exact same situation as you. Out of curiosity was it the calypso cat
@Willspeakthetruth
Can't get enough of this MM!! Well done!! Great message too!
@nicholasculpepper7349
2017 STILL BUMPIN!!
@kayceejayful
Love it!! Expected nothing less from Machel. I think how he had that kinda flash back. It was relll good
@vivan01
This song aged so well
@nothingbutsuccess
Love the song & I like how he didn't promote drinking & driving in the video! More artists should try including a valuable lesson in their videos