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.
Life of the Party
Machel Montano Lyrics
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I is the life of the party
I I come to jam jam
And I doh need no where to spend
and join with ah band
Cuz ah have meh two day pass
look it right there on meh hand hand
This year I have meh wrist band
Trouble because I reach
I drink so much you could hear
the slur in my speech
Cuz I causing all kinda bacchanal in the street
Now the iron start
and is rhythm ah start to beat
The melody feel so sweet
It have meh jamming
It have meh wining
It have meh waving
Cuz is vibes in the party
It have meh jumping
It have meh pumping
It have meh singing
I iz vibes of the party
life of the party
What they calling me
They call me the life of the party
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Yes is me again
I in every fete down in south and in pos
Cuz I high and causing bachannal all the same
Liquor in meh head and it drowning meh brain
I is not to blame
Right behind the truck truck truck truck
Well plenty gyal wining and woking up
They have no conduct
Trouble cuz ah reach
And I drunk so much you could hear the slur in meh speech
Cuz I causing all kinda bacchanal in the street
Now the iron start
and is rhythm ah start to beat
The melody feel so sweet
It have meh jamming
It have meh wining
It have meh waving
Cuz is vibes in the party
It have meh jumping
It have meh pumping
It have meh singing
I iz vibes of the party
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I is the life of the party
I is the life of the party
I I come to jam jam
And I doh need no where to spend
and join with ah band band
Cuz ah have meh two day pass
look it right there on meh hand hand
Tell security they cannot put on out the band
This year I have meh wrist band
Trouble because I reach
I drink so much you could hear
the slur in my speech
Cuz I causing all kinda bacchanal in the street
Now the iron start
and is rhythm ah start to beat
The melody feel so sweet
It have meh jamming
It have meh wining
It have meh waving
Cuz is vibes in the party
It have meh jumping
It have meh pumping
It have meh singing
I iz vibes of the party
life of the party
What they calling me
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In Machel Montano's song Life of the Party, the singer is boasting about being the center of attention and the highlight of any party he attends. He proudly proclaims himself as the "life of the party", indicating his preference for being the most entertaining figure amongst his friends and fellow partiers. He talks about the joys of going to concerts and fêtes and not needing a specific place to hang out because he's able to enjoy the music just by standing in the crowd. His two-day pass enables him to enter the venue at any time and mix with the crowd, adding to the atmosphere in the venue. The narrative takes a turn when he goes on to talk about how much he's had to drink, signaling his descent into a drunken state, as indicated by the babbling of slurred speech. Despite all of this, the song remains upbeat and joyful, as he continues to revel in the carnival-like setting. The music is what brings him pleasure, and it appears to be the undercurrent of the entire song.
The song paints a picture of joy and spontaneity, even though the party-goer's careless actions are problematic. The focus seems to be about coming together to celebrate and just letting loose. The song's narrative reveals the feeling of being free amongst a crowd of people, and the momentary liberation that comes with dancing and living free. The infectious energy of the song catches the listener and makes them excited to join Machel on his journey of musical celebration. It's about living in the now and being a part of the festivity without any thought of tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
I is the life of the party
I am the center of attention and the most entertaining person at the party
I I come to jam jam
I come to enjoy myself and have fun
And I doh need no where to spend
I don't need to spend any money, I just want to party
and join with ah band
I want to dance and have fun with the band
Cuz ah have meh two day pass
I have a pass that allows me to party for two days
look it right there on meh hand hand
I am showing off my pass that allows me access to the party
Tell security they cannot put meh out the section
I am telling security that I have the right to be at the party and they cannot kick me out of the section
This year I have meh wrist band
I am showing off my wrist band which gives me access to the party
Trouble because I reach
I am causing trouble because I have arrived at the party
I drink so much you could hear the slur in my speech
I have consumed a lot of alcohol and my speech is slurred
Cuz I causing all kinda bacchanal in the street
I am causing chaos and mischief in the street
Now the iron start
Now the music has started
and is rhythm ah start to beat
The rhythm of the music is starting to take over
The melody feel so sweet
The melody of the music is enjoyable
It have meh jamming
The music is making me dance and enjoy myself
It have meh wining
The music is making me dance in a sensual way
It have meh waving
The music is making me wave my arms in excitement
Cuz is vibes in the party
Because there is a great energy and atmosphere at the party
It have meh jumping
The music is making me jump with excitement
It have meh pumping
The music is making my heart race and my blood pump
It have meh singing
The music is making me sing along and enjoy myself
I iz vibes of the party
I am the energy and atmosphere of the party
What they calling me
People are calling out to me
They call me the life of the party
People are calling me the most entertaining and exciting person at the party
Writer(s): Emmanuel Rudder, Steve Jnr Sealy, Machel Montano, Romell Smith, David Millien, Dale Quincy Ryan
Contributed by Emily C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zack Williams
It seems on par but once he takes the stage and we experience the concept through his performance the song will have a whole new meaning. Trust
Miss Texaz!
Wish I can make it to a carnival some day
Alison Guerra
Still love this song
Vaughnette Bigford
Love it.
His Trini P🇹🇹
Machel=Epic Music
Kimberly Thomas
Loving this right here.
MARKOLIVE
Loves this song.... And SO True..:)
Kimberly Thomas
This is so my jam.
Vicky Halm
Mr Trinidad you’re songs are Amazing keep up the good work yulllllll my babe doing the job Machel Montano I love soca And so does other ppl and ur new name is mr Trinidad 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹life of the party ❤️💖💖💖
ayesha ramrattan
love it.............