MACHEL MONTANO - PARDY
Music Video
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
Josiah Persad
Josiah Persad
PRODUCER
PRODUCER
Kamron Waithe
Kamron Waithe
CLIENT
CLIENT
Monk Music Group
Monk Music Group
YEAR
YEAR
2025
2025
Overview
"PARDY" is a music video for Machel Montano built around a simple message: after working hard, we all deserve to celebrate. Inspired by the everyday people who keep the Caribbean moving, the visual follows professionals, students, and workers from all walks of life before they come together to enjoy the moment. The video opens with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, setting the tone for a message that extends beyond Carnival and speaks to the resilience and spirit of Caribbean people. The song went on to win the 2025 Trinidad & Tobago Road March title and received a nomination for Best Music Video at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.
Filmed between Barbados and Trinidad, the visual blends authentic moments with vibrant performance to reflect the shared culture and energy of the region. Rather than focusing only on celebration, the video highlights the people who earn it, making the payoff feel both meaningful and relatable while staying true to the uplifting spirit of the record.
Overview
"PARDY" is a music video for Machel Montano built around a simple message: after working hard, we all deserve to celebrate. Inspired by the everyday people who keep the Caribbean moving, the visual follows professionals, students, and workers from all walks of life before they come together to enjoy the moment. The video opens with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, setting the tone for a message that extends beyond Carnival and speaks to the resilience and spirit of Caribbean people. The song went on to win the 2025 Trinidad & Tobago Road March title and received a nomination for Best Music Video at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.
Filmed between Barbados and Trinidad, the visual blends authentic moments with vibrant performance to reflect the shared culture and energy of the region. Rather than focusing only on celebration, the video highlights the people who earn it, making the payoff feel both meaningful and relatable while staying true to the uplifting spirit of the record.
Overview
"PARDY" is a music video for Machel Montano built around a simple message: after working hard, we all deserve to celebrate. Inspired by the everyday people who keep the Caribbean moving, the visual follows professionals, students, and workers from all walks of life before they come together to enjoy the moment. The video opens with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, setting the tone for a message that extends beyond Carnival and speaks to the resilience and spirit of Caribbean people. The song went on to win the 2025 Trinidad & Tobago Road March title and received a nomination for Best Music Video at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.
Filmed between Barbados and Trinidad, the visual blends authentic moments with vibrant performance to reflect the shared culture and energy of the region. Rather than focusing only on celebration, the video highlights the people who earn it, making the payoff feel both meaningful and relatable while staying true to the uplifting spirit of the record.
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