Machel Montano 2017 Japan Tour - Recap

[@avimaharaj2920]

I love the authenticity of this video. One admirable thing is that even though the size of the audience was not too large for Machel's performance and many persons would've been skeptical to publish this, the production team saw the bigger picture of Japanese people enjoying Soca to the max and decided to highlight it. I rate this, full 💯....

[@mst7186]

Avinash Maharaj small sized soca concerts aren't unusual overseas... but some camera angles make the crowd look bigger than they really are sometimes

[@brwnskndgirl6948]

Avinash Maharaj I agree 💯🇹🇹

[@ryanmahabir664]

Big up yourself Machel Montano living legend keep spreading soca music and making Trinidad & Tobago proud

[@milling37]

This is what I luv about Machel...he taking Soca to the world and he doh care about the size of the crowd...he still give them ah great show,Trini to d bone 😍

[@MsCaribbeanChick]

A real soca ambassador. You make us Trinidadians so proud Machel. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@milanicourtney39]

Marissa T The last time i checked the country Machael is from is a twin island , did it change? Isnt it Trinidad & Tobago anymore ?

[@jasondmarajh]

*SOCA TO D WORLD!* 🇹🇹🇹🇹 ..Look how far our culture has reached and not just Soca but Caribbean culture on a whole. Proud to be from the Caribbean/West Indies. 🌴☀️🌊💃 On another note, *Happy 55th Independence to my homeland Trinidad & Tobago*

[@goodnight.7538]

I absolutely love how respectful he is of Japanese culture while also introducing him to our Caribbean culture. It takes true maturity to do something like that, that not many people have. I have so much respect for this man.

[@Blessindisguise]

I absolutely love his message! We have so many similarities from each other. We should start to look for them, so we can truly understand and appreciate each other. With beautiful cultural exchange.

[@niceshoes2008]

Love that your embracing other cultures that is amazing. Its about the uniting and sharing our differences.

[@annawolfe2307]

So Proud, thank you Machel for spreadong Caribbean culture and carnival 💟

[@DiSocaAnalyst]

WE MADE IT BEFORE DJ JEL! Love how Machel makes culture a priority! Some Caribbean people be shitting on Japan and Japanese soca but I love Japan because they have so much genuine appreciation for our culture from all the way across the globe! THIS IS PHENOMENAL! So lucky to have artists like Machel who want to make Caribbean people known and define our identity in such a unique and fun way! #BIGUPANDBLESS!

[@mariekano9730]

I always loved machel! He introduced me to soca as a kid. I was born in the USA but my parents are from Trinidad and they always talked about how great Trinidad was when they were kids. So I listened to machel since he was like the first name that came up when I searched up soca music and I loved Trinidadian music ever since

[@arinaelectronics8910]

Friend this is nothing new,,Japan as always embrace "Caribbean culture"

[@canetv6073]

Machel you are amazing. Your insight into life and what makes the circle continue and not be broken is wonderful. Thank you Mr. Ambassador! SPREAD DE CULTURE!

[@ramseyrum5631]

One of our most profound Caribbean musical and cultural ambassador.

[@marilynjackson5562]

I am so proud of you my dear Machel, may Almighty God bless you always

[@SierraVilláfranca]

Thank you for spreading Caribbean culture🇦🇬🇦🇬🇨🇱

[@cantoine4735]

This is the definition of a Soca Ambassador!!! Big up...Grenadian sister.

[@brinascott163]

Chantelle Antoine 🇬🇩

[@RickyMahabir]

Fantastic!!! A True Arts Ambassador of the Caribbean !

[@gofastnys]

Big tings machel Thank You for spreading the culture to Japan

[@spicesmiles]

Ohhh my Caribbean heart....sooo wonderful...blessings Machel...blessings to us allll

[@jaec4139]

I LOVE YOU MACHEL!! CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO COME TO BELIZE!

[@tanisham5266]

One Love 360 yassssss💗🇧🇿🇧🇿🇧🇿 and Amen.

[@danij20]

Lov lov this man wat he's doing for soca is unbelievable taking it to higher heights hes such a legend

[@cambria100]

While watching this video I got chills. This is so beautiful how Soca reach all over the world it brings people together. We all vibe together as one. Machel I listened to your music from when you started out and look how far you have come. I am so happy for you. Japan embraced Soca as its own, the people love it. This was breathtaking. Bless up Machel Montano.

[@pinkybless5833]

I grow up watching this man on tv even my grandparents that pass will watch him as a kid on stage on tv yo just respect I have for him bless up

[@shaniqueenglish109]

I absolutely enjoyed this video.. That Vincy flag made my heart smile.. Vincy massive!

[@cocomint26]

Shanique English-Miller 🇻🇨🇻🇨

[@SobrietyandSolace]

My grandmother is from Trinidad and I have always had a passion for Japanese culture so this was awesome to see

[@alieninthecaribbean]

Glad a Trini artist can personify the very essence of cultural sharing. Learning from and embracing the best of every culture, is what makes our own Trinidadian culture strong. Soca music was born out of cultural fusion that merged the Afro-beats with the Indo-beats. So proud of this! So moved! The rest of the world is arguing over culture and we are celebrating it instead! YAY! I think soca music is good for Japan and I think we Trinis can learn a lot from their hard work ethic and discipline- DISCIPLINE is after-all in our national motto. The Japanese have this in spades as well as a beautiful artistic aesthetic and lots of spiritual wisdom, within their Shinto tradition which we can add to our repertoire of wisdom from Yoruban, Igbo and other African tribes, Hindu wisdom, Amerindian wisdom and more. In turn, they can get some feminine, sexual energy, fun, and sexiness from our soca. It releases the stress. A good soca fete is worth months of therapy! It helps women feel sexy and brings men and women together. A country with declining birth-rates and a growing rift between young men and women and a race to replace those needs with robots, clearly needs a little cultural injection of sexiness and boldness in the population.

[@mcquinaalexander4934]

Well done Machel....👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bigtimedrum]

This has been a great break thru for Soca music being a part of the norm just like any styles thats accepted on a whole scale, I hope the cultures will start having Soca concerts and developing artist from the country as well..Yeah Yeah Yeah

[@arinaelectronics8910]

Soca still have far way to go..their is not even a soca Cross over song currently which Dancehall has 3 currently, so soca ain't reach no where yet,y'all Trinidad seem like y'all don't understand this music thing.

[@Unit-ep2eg]

You mean like this?... Nadeshiko Soul by Kira kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH7SeIuBn9-iqK8 Soca Lovers by Carnival Flavor kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6GZk4hofbaSpM0 Jump Up by Carnival Flavor kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4ebfKWsi52mnqc Shibuya Pop Riddim Medley ft. Carnival Flavor, Micky Rich kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqrVmnufjdaUhZI HEMO+MOOFIRE presents ESCAPE PV JAPAN (Features Micky Rich and Rankin’ Taxi) m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6CUmJuth7Vres0 I Miss You by Barbie Japan kzbin.info/www/bejne/anTTaJljjN5nldE Over the Borderline by Micky Rich kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqClqJSVjNZjgJY

[@artbykestonremy]

This .... is brilliant !

[@julian15516]

just proves without a doubt music breaks down barriers even language barriers.....size doesn't matter

[@melina.pdennis9263]

You make us proud Michel, when you come to Houston next😊💕

[@lesterking5861]

Great music , great country, great artist!!!

[@phillydreadboi]

Proud of You Machel. Soca I traveled through stars and many moons to FIND YOU! :) SOCA I LOVE YOU

[@LadyALCO]

Lol I love this, so cute! I admire both cultures😇

[@rennah]

Love this!

[@pablo_tt]

Reaaal hoping for a little Japanese influence in one of Machel's hits for next year! Love the cultural fusion between Japan and Trini 💖

[@Lida0504]

So much love for this man!!

[@aquienebishop5091]

Caribbean Ambassador! Machel you is Boss

[@renajennings]

Ambassador Machel Montano🤩🤩🤩

[@ashleygriffith6162]

I think this is a start for other soca artist to get this far and wide... excellent video

[@sunangel5917]

This was so fascinating!

[@snyvybezentertainment1720]

Love that vybz hopin one day i will visit Japan.

[@donnievincent2773]

salute to u bredren

[@jahelton246]

Music.... One of the things we all have in common.....

[@msproductions5558]

BLESS

[@nerissaisaac1240]

Yes Machel we all have similarities, I teach my son this.

[@fishynighcorelover8988]

Omg so cool! I wanna go japan XD

[@brwnskndgirl6948]

Screeeeaaaam. I love me some Machel! Nice video!

[@ghany1985]

Waw so cool 😀😀😀 Good vibe

[@3niracer]

Love this 👍🏼

[@kfamily381]

Cool!

[@TheGiselleBella]

I am ready for #NipponCaribbeanCarnival2020

[@avyk7962]

True soul

[@AJB-zw1iw]

Who ready for Japan carnival 2018

[@monetclarke9593]

Caribbean music is an art form.

[@mariajoseph415]

I like it

[@tanisham5266]

Yassss👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thank you Machel for revealing this side of your career to us. This is truly A gift, how beautiful was this video. I tell yu dis if u thought soca wasn't international, well think a gain. Btw love the acapella to fast wine, lol y'all was so silly. So proud of you Machel keep up the great work. Love you to death representin Belize🇧🇿🇧🇿 all the way from PA😘💕👏🏽

[@arthursinclair2314]

i congratulate the big Machel new territory ....i didnt know soca reach so far. But question who is the slims in the trini flag and jeans hat wining up in club cactus

[@Renegadeproject]

I have been to Tokyo but have to return to see them soca up the place

[@TwiinStar1224]

Ah coming next year

[@TheAto2000]

kind of refreshing to see Machel with his beard grey and not dyed with black.Otherwise respect to him for spreading Trinidad culture.

[@newimprove09]

2018 soca hit..

[@chrisnl6791]

Hey machel ...charter a plane for your trini fans when you on these tours. Would be a great business venture while blending with various cultures..

[@DiSocaAnalyst]

Lmfao! Ima be on that plane too!

[@xeddiem9096]

Machel Montana Big Phat Fish

[@jerardnijel]

The Japanese are very adaptive people and well wining down de place

[@andyn2003super]

SO good, sOOOO goooddd epic LOLS

[@anyparxa]

Ayeee we earlyy🔥🔥🔥N did anyone else notice how much he aged like damn di time go by so fast 😂

[@androidbox980]

Real ambassador mm

[@dtanishanumerologiard7552]

D'TANISHA NUMEROS RD 🌎 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Hermoso

[@rodellwilliams871]

That's what's up

[@CALord-tc7ww]

Hey Machel next time carry Mr. Killa along for dem roly poly.

[@DiSocaAnalyst]

1:50 KATCHAM, KINJAM...I JAM!!!! Ahahahahahaha

[@rolmaguiland21]

Hi 2023 for this again best eith friends too

[@christopherdaniels433]

🇩🇲🇩🇲🇩🇲

[@ComradeDt]

oh really machel? we love jerk chicken, rice and peas? okay doubles guy

[@jeshuaburton3438]

Its time for soca tek over

[@shedonnigel7866]

😂I jam

[@chelzdavy642]

Is me alone saw a vincy flag ??

[@cocomint26]

Chellsea Davy yesss me see de flag I was excited lol #784

[@abefergy]

what goin on wit all dat gray hair tho lol

[@dtanishanumerologiard7552]

RD 🌎 D'TANISHA NUMEROS RD 🌎

[@rdeodath]

Welcome New Far East Ruler!!!

[@akarilopez1240]

I knew most of our West Indian dish is based on a Asian dish.

[@cur_marie8712]

Thank you

[@krislatoya7556]

akari lopez mainly African and of course there are other influences but not solely Asian

[@mariekano9730]

Not Asian dumbass

[@kezidfx4752]

Marchel doesn't care if ur first believe me I did it he didn't even notice me

[@namienamie2167]

This is nothing new. The Japanese have been embracing black Caribbean culture through reggae. There is Naki, a japanese reggae artist and there is Junko, the Japanese dance hall queen. Additionally, there are countless Japanese who follow reggae. There is even a group of Japanese girls who tan and braid their hair. You people are late if you thinks this is the first time a Caribbean man is invited to Japan. Ask Jamaican reggae artists about their concerts in Japan.

[@roshanhrithick7027]

Ask japan ppl what they really think of black. Ppl??

[@DiSocaAnalyst]

It's true that colorism and racism exist in Japan. However, that was put into place by white supremacy, which goes all the way back to colonial days. Japan's society is very rigid and strict. Our culture is the opposite. It is freeing, liberating and full ah vibes. This is why Japan embraces us so much. It's the freedom and genuine love for our culture that attracts them. They also just have genuine appreciation for other cultures.

[@namienamie2167]

Roshan Hrithick Everywhere you go on this planet, people have something negative to say about the original hue-mans, black people, who were the first to walk the planet. They have a reason to hate. Pale skin is actually a mutation and doesnt have any useful function. Obviously, the people who invited him to Japan, cares not about his skin colour.

[@mariekano9730]

Huh? I'm black and my fiancee is from Japan lol wtf are YOU talking about

[@roshanhrithick7027]

Kita Lorraine lucky you, i guess he got MONEY! Lol!

[@tristfully12]

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