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.
Epic
Machel Montano Lyrics
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Oh, oh ooo whooahha
Epic!
Fetein on meh mind, ah waitin
Oh yeah
Ah want everybody tuh know
We out here
Our time is near and we takin
Over de show we doh care
All hands in the sky,
When my team comin down
And we getting on yes
We takin over de town
Like all behaviours say goodbye
Like it just leave and gone
And is mad vibes straight till
Tomorrow morning so.
Who want tuh drink rum
Is no scene
Who not drinkin none
Is no scene
Everybody could come in
And jump with de biggest team
Who want tuh pelt pace
Is no scene
We mash up de place
Is no scene
No body not bad like we
Cause we is de baddest team.
We come out tuh play and be loose
Everyting we do in E.P.I.C
Whatever yuh do in E.P.I.C
When yuh hear de music team up.
Ah jumpin up me and meh crew
Watch how we does do with
E.P.I.C, E.P.I.C
We come out tuh do it
So get in yuh unit team up.
Adrenaline rush,
No stopping dis lime
Yuh could do what ever yuh want
Not dis time
We doh need too much
Two days will be fine
All de stress and de problems
Leave dem behind
All hands in the sky,
When my team comin down
And we getting on yes
We takin over de town
Like all behaviours say goodbye
Like it just leave and gone
And is mad vibes straight till
Tomorrow morning so.
Who want tuh drink rum
Is no scene
Who not drinkin none
Is no scene
Everybody could come in
And jump with de biggest team
Who want tuh pelt pace
Is no scene
We mash up de place
Is no scene
No body not bad like we
Cause we is de baddest team.
We come out tuh play and be loose
Everyting we do in E.P.I.C
Whatever yuh do in E.P.I.C
When yuh hear de music team up.
Ah jumpin up me and meh crew
Watch how we does do with
E.P.I.C, E.P.I.C
We come out tuh do it
So get in yuh unit team up.
Team up, team up, team up
Ah tell yuh tuh get in yuh team
Team, team up, team up
Get in yuh team, get in yuh team
Team, team up, team up.
Ah say gettin it is time fuh epicness
All hands in de sky now
Team up
leh we celebrate life now
Team up
Everybody get wild now
Team up
E.P.I.C. my team not ordinary
Jus call we legendary
Now one
For de fete, for de jam and we teamin
Up in de sessions soo.
Who want tuh drink rum
Is no scene
Who not drinkin none
Is no scene
Everybody could come in
And jump with de biggest team
Who want tuh pelt pace
Is no scene
We mash up de place
Is no scene
No body not bad like we
Cause we is de baddest team.
We come out tuh play and be loose
Everyting we do in E.P.I.C
Whatever yuh do in E.P.I.C
When yuh hear de music team up.
Ah jumpin up me and meh crew
Watch how we does do with
E.P.I.C, E.P.I.C
We come out tuh do it
So get in yuh unit team up.
We come out tuh play, play, play
Play, play
Be loose, everyting we do in
E.P.I.C
We come out tuh play, play, play
Play, play
Be loose, everyting we do in
E.P.I.C.
The song Epic by Machel Montano is all about coming together and having a good time at a fete or party. The chorus is a call for everyone to team up and join in on the fun. Montano emphasizes that they don't care about anybody else's behavior, they just want to enjoy themselves and let loose. The lyrics also mention that their time is near, and they're taking over the show without a care. Montano makes it clear that this is no ordinary fete - it's epic.
Throughout the song, Montano repeats that it's time for epicness and celebrating life. It's a time to forget your problems and just have some fun. He mentions that everyone can come and jump with the biggest team, and they don't need too much time to enjoy themselves. The adrenaline rush they get from being at the fete is so intense that they just want it to last forever.
Overall, the song is a celebration of unity and coming together over music and a good time. It's about letting your hair down and having fun, and the repetition in the lyrics emphasizes the importance of being a part of a team and enjoying life with like-minded individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Epic, epic
This moment and this act is going to be legendary and highly entertaining.
Oh, oh ooo whooahha
The energy and excitement is on a high level.
Fetein on meh mind, ah waitin
I'm looking forward to the party and the good vibes it brings.
Ah want everybody tuh know
I want everyone to be aware and take part in the fun.
We out here
We're present and ready for the party.
Ah feelin de vibes
The positive atmosphere is palpable and contagious.
Our time is near and we takin
We're going to take over the party and make it unforgettable.
Over de show we doh care
We don't care about anything else but enjoying ourselves and having a good time.
All hands in the sky,
Everyone put your hands up and get ready to celebrate.
When my team comin down
When we arrive, the party really starts.
And we getting on yes
We're getting on the dance floor and we're ready to have a good time.
We takin over de town
We're taking over the party and everyone is going to know it.
Like all behaviours say goodbye
All inhibitions and negativity can stay outside because we're in here to have fun.
Like it just leave and gone
All worries and stresses are left outside the party and we're here to enjoy ourselves.
And is mad vibes straight till
The good energy and fun and excitement will continue for a long time.
Tomorrow morning so.
The party will continue until the morning hours.
Who want tuh drink rum
If you want to drink rum, there's no problem.
Is no scene
This is accepted and welcomed at the party.
Who not drinkin none
If you're not drinking, that's also okay.
Everybody could come in
Everyone is welcome to join in and have a good time.
And jump with de biggest team
Join the biggest group of revelers and have a blast.
Who want tuh pelt pace
If you want to dance energetically, there's no problem.
We mash up de place
We're going to energize the party and get everyone excited.
No body not bad like we
No one can match our awesome party skills.
Cause we is de baddest team.
We're the best team at the party and no one can compete with us.
We come out tuh play and be loose
We're showing up to the party to have a great time and let loose.
Everyting we do in E.P.I.C
Everything we do at this party is going to be legendary.
When yuh hear de music team up.
When the music comes on, join in with everyone else to make the party more fun.
Ah jumpin up me and meh crew
Myself and my friends are enjoying ourselves by jumping and dancing to the music.
Watch how we does do with
Observe how we're performing and partying with class and style.
Team up, team up, team up
Get together and join forces for a good time.
Ah tell yuh tuh get in yuh team
I'm encouraging you to join in and participate with your own group of friends.
leh we celebrate life now
Let's take this moment to appreciate and embrace life.
No stopping dis lime
This party is unstoppable and we're going to keep going until morning.
Yuh could do what ever yuh want
You can do whatever you want to have a good time at the party.
Not dis time
There's no time at this party for anything negative or unwelcoming.
We doh need too much
We don't need much to have a good time and enjoy ourselves.
Two days will be fine
Even if the party lasts for two days, we'll be ready for it and enjoy every moment.
All de stress and de problems
We're leaving all our problems and stress behind and focusing on having a good time.
Leave dem behind
We're not going to let our problems or stress affect our good time at the party.
Ah say gettin it is time fuh epicness
I'm saying that it's time to make this party an epic event that everyone will remember.
Jus call we legendary
We're calling ourselves legendary because of how awesome this party is going to be.
Now one
Let's all come together as one and enjoy this party.
For de fete, for de jam and we teamin
We're joining forces for this party, for the music, and for the celebration.
Ah come out tuh play, play, play
I'm here to have a good time and party all night long.
Be loose, everyting we do in E.P.I.C
We're going to be carefree and enjoy every aspect of this legendary party.
Contributed by Tyler M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rogerhidalgo5262
Epic, epic
Oh, oh ooo whooahha
Epic!
Fetein on meh mind, ah waitin
Oh yeah
Ah want everybody tuh know
We out here
Ah feelin de vibes
Our time is near and we takin
Over de show we doh care
All hands in the sky,
When my team comin down
And we getting on yes
We takin over de town
Like all behaviours say goodbye
Like it just leave and gone
And is mad vibes straight till
Tomorrow morning so.
Who want tuh drink rum
Is no scene
Who not drinkin none
Is no scene
Everybody could come in
And jump with de biggest team
Who want tuh pelt pace
Is no scene
We mash up de place
Is no scene
No body not bad like we
Cause we is de baddest team.
We come out tuh play and be loose
Everyting we do in E.P.I.C
Whatever yuh do in E.P.I.C
When yuh hear de music team up.
Ah jumpin up me and meh crew
Watch how we does do with
E.P.I.C, E.P.I.C
We come out tuh do it
So get in yuh unit team up.
Adrenaline rush,
No stopping dis lime
Yuh could do what ever yuh want
Not dis time
We doh need too much
Two days will be fine
All de stress and de problems
Leave dem behind
All hands in the sky,
When my team comin down
And we getting on yes
We takin over de town
Like all behaviours say goodbye
Like it just leave and gone
And is mad vibes straight till
Tomorrow morning so.
Who want tuh drink rum
Is no scene
Who not drinkin none
Is no scene
Everybody could come in
And jump with de biggest team
Who want tuh pelt pace
Is no scene
We mash up de place
Is no scene
No body not bad like we
Cause we is de baddest team.
We come out tuh play and be loose
Everyting we do in E.P.I.C
Whatever yuh do in E.P.I.C
When yuh hear de music team up.
Ah jumpin up me and meh crew
Watch how we does do with
E.P.I.C, E.P.I.C
We come out tuh do it
So get in yuh unit team up.
Team up, team up, team up
Ah tell yuh tuh get in yuh team
Team, team up, team up
Get in yuh team, get in yuh team
Team, team up, team up.
Ah say gettin it is time fuh epicness
All hands in de sky now
Team up
leh we celebrate life now
Team up
Everybody get wild now
Team up
E.P.I.C. my team not ordinary
Jus call we legendary
Now one
For de fete, for de jam and we teamin
Up in de sessions soo.
Who want tuh drink rum
Is no scene
Who not drinkin none
Is no scene
Everybody could come in
And jump with de biggest team
Who want tuh pelt pace
Is no scene
We mash up de place
Is no scene
No body not bad like we
Cause we is de baddest team.
We come out tuh play and be loose
Everyting we do in E.P.I.C
Whatever yuh do in E.P.I.C
When yuh hear de music team up.
Ah jumpin up me and meh crew
Watch how we does do with
E.P.I.C, E.P.I.C
We come out tuh do it
So get in yuh unit team up.
We come out tuh play, play, play
Play, play
Be loose, everyting we do in
E.P.I.C
We come out tuh play, play, play
Play, play
Be loose, everyting we do in
E.P.I.C.
@slackerbeats
From the Netherlands, fell in love with soca because my Guyanese girlfriend introduce me to it. SOCA is a life booster <3!! and Machel Montano is the soca GOD!!
@trinigirl3992
Yes.. it is
@figo007tv
Salute!
@beckyrollins8966
That's right! Mood lifter and life booster!
@theaville8007
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@charmicaroberts4252
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@marisag.416
Imagine in 2 years this song will be 10 years old! 🤯😳 This has always been one of my fav soca 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
@charmicaroberts4252
Fh do duf you up
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