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.
Witch Doctor
Machel Montano Lyrics
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Take the gyal from Mr Hunter
Say Hunter
Owe the doctor
Say de doctor take way he daughter!
In Machel Montano's song Witch Doctor, the lyrics tell a story of a call to the witch doctor, Zamunda, to take away a girl from Mr. Hunter. The second line, "Take the gyal from Mr. Hunter," suggests that the girl may have been in a relationship with Mr. Hunter, and the call to the witch doctor may suggest that it was an unhealthy or abusive relationship. The lyrics then reveal that Mr. Hunter owes a debt to the doctor, and as a result, the doctor has taken his daughter away as payment. This could suggest that Mr. Hunter was involved in some unsavoury dealings or perhaps made a deal with the witch doctor that he was unable to fulfil. Overall, the lyrics present a story of mystery and intrigue, leaving the listener to interpret the events for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Witch Doctor, call Zamunda
Calling the witch doctor and asking him to connect with Zamunda for supernatural help.
Take the gyal from Mr Hunter
Taking the girl from Mr Hunter, perhaps with magic or trickery.
Say Hunter
Addressing Mr Hunter and acknowledging him.
Owe the doctor
The doctor is owed something in return for his assistance, whether it be money or a favor.
Say de doctor take way he daughter!
Implying that the doctor has taken Hunter's daughter away, likely as payment for his services.
Contributed by Colin B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Who say 2024 🎉🎉
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Meeeeee
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Can't wait
@ej8014
How this man can come Year after Year with at least 5 - 6 good Soca tunes or more for di road I’ll never understand, he’s definitely the 🐐 of Soca music 🇹🇹
@sonya5568
2020 and still my shiznit that can get me revved up!!💥🥰🎊💕❣️
@Varillah
Can't believe this song is 4 years old and still mad as ever. This man is truly a boss of the Caribbean and we music.
@playgirl._aphs22
Same
@makaij3863
Same
@adofaharv6746
9yrs now still bumping she wine to d beat ah 🥁
@kristenalexis3269
11 years and still going strong 💪