King of Soca Biography - Deluxe Edition
Introducing the Special Deluxe Edition
of The King of Soca – The Biography of Machel Montano
paired with a specialty edition of the Machel Montano 60% Dark Chocolate from Montanos' Chocolate Company.
This collector’s set is a true celebration of legacy.
The biography comes housed in a specially crafted golden keepsake bookcase, a tribute to the golden moments of Machel’s 43-year journey in music.
The 60% Dark Chocolate bar is presented with a golden bookmark, featuring key milestones from Machel’s iconic career — an indulgent companion to the story of a legend.
A golden gift for any occasion. A timeless keepsake to treasure.
The King of Soca – The Biography of Machel Montano - Description:
Hardcover, with dust jacket 10 x 10 inches Approx. 332 pages with 200+ images ISBN 978-976-96749-0-5 Biography “What did it take to become King of Soca?”
The iconic Machel Jesus Montano: a small-village Trinidadian boy who grew up to become Winer Boi, then HD, and, ultimately, MONK Monté. In 2022, the acclaimed, award-winning King of Soca celebrated forty years in Calypso and Soca music — with a career that began at the age of seven — and now has legions of adoring fans worldwide.
This unique biography details how Machel achieved remarkable success and longevity in the cut-throat industry. Who better to tell the tale than the ultimate insider: his mother, manager, confidante, and now biographer — Elizabeth “Lady” Montano. In this book, you will read a first-hand account of Machel’s rise to stardom, including never-before-revealed insights into:
The Winer Boi, HD, and Monk Monté years - His evolution, spiritual development, and re-inventions - His collaborations and experimentations - The historical Calypso and Soca landscape that shaped his career - Photographs, newspaper articles, and more from his massive archive.
Machel’s story brings to light what it really took him to rise to and remain at the peak of a music career that spans four decades as one of the most popular Soca artists in the world. Whether you are a fan of his 45+ album discography and energetic, fast-paced style, or simply interested in how a successful career is built, this engaging biography will surely provide valuable information and insights.