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Inside the Playbook: Machel Montano & Che Kothari on the ONE Quality Every Artist Needs in a Manager
In this conversation, we unpack one of the biggest turning points in Machel Montano’s career, choosing the right partner to help him grow, evolve, and carry the weight of being the King of Soca.
Machel reflects on the early years of being managed by his parents, navigating major-label expectations, and the moment he realized he needed someone who understood both the music and the mission. That person ended up being Che Kothari, someone who didn’t come from the traditional music-business pipeline, but shared his values, cultural grounding, and long-term vision.
Together, they rebuilt his…
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