Road March King gives thanks

CHUTNEY Soca Monarch and Road March King, Machel Montano issued a gracious thank you across the industry on Wednesday, meticulously listing all contributors, collaborators, supporters and fans in a five-page media release to the nation and the region at large. Following his two-year hiatus from Trinidad Carnival—during which he completed his Master’s in Carnival Studies and also claimed the Calypso Monarch title in 2024—Montano returned to the Carnival scene this past season and lent his experience and dynamic stage presence to a select few events officially, while also making several more surprise guest appearances at many of the major events on the Carnival calendar.

“To my incredible fans, my dedicated team, and the people of Trinidad and Tobago—THANK YOU!” The release began. “This Carnival season was nothing short of magical, and it’s all because of you. The energy, the love, the passion—everything we built together made 2025 a season to remember. My song, “PARDY” was more than just music; it was a celebration of the hard work, sacrifice, and joy that defines our culture. And after all that effort, we ALL deserved a magical PARDY on the road Monday and Tuesday! Big Love to My People.”

Montano also sought to “acknowledge some key players who helped make this season legendary”, including: his wife, children, parents and extended family; his management team and the creative team behind his 11th Road March win for “PARDY” including: Mevon “XplicitMevon” Soodeen, Andre Jeffers, and Badjohn Republic, 1st Klase, Kyle Peters, Karyce Phillips, Kendel Hayes, Terri Lyons and Precision Productions, as well as all producers who did road mixes—Madness MUV, D Ninja, DJ Marcus Williams, DJ Optimus, DJ Kai, Dada & Marfan. Elated over his Chutney Soca Monarch collaboration and victory, Montano saluted “the brilliant minds behind the song “Pepper Vine”, namely: Drupatee and Krishna Persad-Maharaj, Lady Lava, Private Ryan, Jus Now, M1 and Mela Caribe, stating: Read More