00:00I realized very early, from the age of five, that Marshall had some special talent or gift.
00:25Marcus will play the guitar and he will sing.
00:28He taped it and brought it to me. I took it to his father and said, but wait, this child has a good voice.
00:33Marshall Montano's journey in the music industry began at a remarkably young age,
00:38showcasing his exceptional talent and passion for the performing arts.
00:42I took him to Ashford Joseph and Ashford Joseph started training him.
00:48Then at the age of seven, which was in 1982, he decided he wanted to sing Calypso.
00:55He was exposed to the vibrant culture of Calypso and Soca from an early age.
01:00They also asked him to sing in the choir, he sang in the choir.
01:03When they asked him to sing solo, he sang solo.
01:06And after that, they kept taking him into competitions.
01:09And eventually, I said, well, let's go to the Junior Calypso Mona and sing in the letter.
01:25Mr. Minister, when I'm just following the footsteps of my teacher.
01:35He won the Junior Calypso Monarch singing in the letter in 1984.
01:40The victory marked the beginning of his illustrious and decorated career.
01:46Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang.
01:48Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang.
01:53Marshall Montano and the Pranasonic Express Youth Band
01:58In 1984, he formed the band Pranasonic Express with his brother Marcus and neighbors,
02:03which became instrumental in his early success.
02:07The following year, he released his debut album, Too Young to Soca,
02:11instantly shooting him to stardom.
02:14They say I'm too young to sofa
02:16Oh yo yo, let me make it show
02:18They say I'm playing with fire
02:20Oh yo yo, let me make it show
02:22They say I'm too young to boogie
02:24Oh yo yo, let me make it show
02:26Machel's youthful energy and charisma made him a favorite among fans.
02:30I think I'm in the sofa
02:32Sofa
02:34I think I'm in the sofa
02:36Sofa
02:38In 1991, at the age of 16,
02:40he won the Young King Monarch
02:42performing Take Me Back to Africa
02:44I want to be in your arms again
02:46Take me back Africa
02:48I want to share your sorrow and pain
02:50Take me back Africa
02:52Sending him on his way to becoming a king
02:54I want to walk on the Sahara
02:56I want to walk on the Sahara
02:58I want to walk on the Sahara
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