Here to Stay: Machel Montano, "The International Soca King"

By Monique Reuben

In the world of music, overnight sensations can easily become one-hit wonders. There is not one genre of music that is exempt from this possible fate. From bubble-gum pop artists and hip hoppers with mediocre flows, but unlimited swagger, to energetic reggae artists who can "wine it up," but still fall short of their predecessors, one-hit wonders were obviously never here to stay. As their catchy tunes die down and audiences become hyped to the next big thing, one-hit wonders fade into the background, never to be seen or heard from again. This is certainly not the case for singer, producer and songwriter, Machel Montano. Proclaimed by many as "the international soca king," Montano has been in the game for 26 years, consecutively releasing album after album with the next more innovative than the last. As we celebrate the spirit of Carnival with our annual Carnival issue at Island Vibes Magazine (IVM), we pay homage to one of the Caribbean's greatest entertainers.

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