PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Soca icon Machel Montano releases his new album One Degree Hotter (Monk Music/Symphonic) at present. With its infectious beats and high-energy rhythms, the 16-track LP ignites pure pleasure, freedom, and unapologetic celebration through the peak of Trinidad’s Carnival season — when parades of costumed revelry and Soca music dominate the streets.
The album kicks off with a model new remix that includes R&B pop legend Ne-Yo on “Reality & Steadiness”, Machel’s Caribbean musical fusion with Jamaican dancehall artist Ayetian and producer DJ MAC. Then, Machel turns up the dial with one other worldwide celebrity, Nigerian hitmaker Davido, on “Fling It Up”.
The track already landed at #48 on Billboard’s Afrobeats Songs chart. Moreover, Machel and Davido will shoot the music video for this banger in Trinidad throughout Carnival.
Highway March Title
As Machel Montano’s Carnival tour is in full swing (test the dates beneath), the album’s lead single “PARDY” (produced by XplicitMevon & BadjohnRepublic) is the #1 track in his native nation of Trinidad and the highest contender for the coveted Highway March title at Carnival this yr. If he wins, Montano will tie the legendary Lord Kitchener with 11 titles, essentially the most of all time.
The album additionally delivers a particular “PARDY (Highway Combine)”, produced by Insanity MUV x D Ninja x DJ Marcus Williams, able to debut and pump by means of the Carnival truck audio system. Whether or not you’re on the street, within the membership, or simply want a soundtrack to your celebration, One Diploma Hotter can be a scorcher for all seasons.
Machel Montano’s upcoming album, One Diploma Hotter, cleverly performs on a number of meanings. Not solely does it replicate his continued success with a streak of chart-topping hits, nevertheless it additionally nods to his latest academic accomplishment—incomes a Grasp’s diploma in Carnival Research from the College of Trinidad & Tobago.
After spending two years on his Grasp’s diploma, Machel explored his cultural heritage and thought of his roots. He returned to the studio extra impressed than ever. He poured the data and insights gained from his research into this new challenge.
One Diploma Hotter serves as each a tribute to his academic achievement and a logo of his drive to raise his music to new world heights. He mentioned tracks like “Fling It Up” that includes Davido, and “Pepper Vine” with Girl Lava and Drupatee, are prime examples of his imaginative and prescient—infusing Soca with vibrant influences from Africa and India, pushing the style’s boundaries. This album marks a daring new chapter in each his musical evolution and his bigger mission to take Soca worldwide.
Following the success of his 2021 album, The Marriage ceremony Album, which featured collaborations with the likes of Afro B, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Teddy Riley, and Vybz Kartel, One Diploma Hotter continues to indicate Machel’s modern method to music.
MACHEL MONTANO
Machel Montano comes from Port of Spain in Trinidad & Tobago. He has shared his music with the world for 43 years. Since he was a baby, Machel has led the Soca music style. He has received many awards and helped convey Soca music to the worldwide stage.
Machel is the winner of 10 Trinidad & Tobago Highway Marches, 7 Worldwide Soca Monarch titles and a Soul Practice Award for Greatest Worldwide Efficiency. New York Instances raves “his place as soca’s most transformative star is plain.”
The artist has collaborated and shared phases with a number of the world’s most famous music icons like Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Pitbull, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Mighty Sparrow, Calypso Rose, Black Stalin, Mighty Shadow, Shaggy, and lots of extra. He has packed out arenas worldwide, together with promoting out Madison Sq. Backyard a number of instances and performing alongside Main Lazer on Coachella’s important stage.
Machel Montano’s Trinidad & Tobago 2025 Remaining Carnival Tour:
- Feb 26 – Hyatt Lime
- Feb 26 – Punchy Wednesday
- Feb 28 – CLASS w/ Davido & Etienne Charles
Album Observe Itemizing:
- Truth & Balance (Remix) w/ Ayetian & DJ MAC ft. Ne-Yo
- Nice Time
- Fling It Up ft. Davido
- Her Mudda w/ Pumpa
- Home Is Where The Heart Is w/ Bunji Garlin & Mical Teja
- Bumpa
- Whole Day (Party)
- The Truth
- Wah We Doin
- Bet Meh
- Pepper Vine w/ Drupatee & Girl Lava
- PARDY
- Wave It
- Fallen Fetters w/ Skinny Fabulous
- Truth & Balance w/ Ayetian & DJ MAC
- PARDY (Road Mix)
