Machel Montano (born 24 November 1974) is a Trinidadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is widely regarded for globalising and pioneering the Soca music genre.
He attended Siparia Boys R.C., then Presentation College, San Fernando, where he sang in the school’s choir led by Mrs Cynthia Lee-Mack. Machel’s first shot at fame as a nine-year-old boy came with the song “Too Young To Soca.” In 1984, along with his older brother Marcus and neighbours, the group “Panasonic Express2 was started, and in 1989, the band became “Xtatik.” In April 1986, at the age of 11, Montano appeared on the mainstream television show Star Search.
