Machel Montano – Wining Season

2008 U.S. 12" Vinyl – Featuring Shaggy, Lil’ Jon, and Pitbull – Soca, Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop

Features:

• Artist: Machel Montano

• Title: Wining Season / Defense (The Anthem)

• Label: Machel Montano US – MM 2379

• Format: Vinyl, 12" Single

• Country: USA

• Released: 2008

• Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae

• Style: Soca, Reggae, Dancehall, Ragga

Tracklist:

• Side A1: Wining Season (Remix – Vocal) feat. Shaggy

• Side A2: Wining Season (Remix – Instrumental) feat. Shaggy

• Side B1: Defense (The Anthem) (Vocal) feat. Lil’ Jon & Pitbull

• Side B2: Defense (The Anthem) (Instrumental) feat. Lil’ Jon & Pitbull

Credits:

• Producers: Dwain "Dwaingerous" Antrobus (A1, A2), Machel Montano (B1, B2), Urales Vargas (B1, B2)

• Writers: Machel Montano, Shaggy (Orville Richard Burrell), Lil’ Jon, Pitbull, and collaborators

• Barcode: 624777237911

• Matrix/Runouts: MM-2379 A / REM-RCE, MM-2379 B

Historical and Musical Significance:

Released in 2008, this 12" captures the global crossover sound of Soca through the artistry of Machel Montano, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most celebrated performers. Known as the “King of Soca,” Montano has consistently pushed the boundaries of Caribbean music, merging Soca with reggae, dancehall, hip hop, and pop.

"Wining Season", featuring international reggae superstar Shaggy, blends Caribbean carnival energy with mainstream appeal, making it a summer anthem across multiple markets. On the flip side, "Defense (The Anthem)" brings in Lil’ Jon and Pitbull, adding hip hop and crunk influences to the Soca base. This collaboration reflects Montano’s mission to bring Caribbean rhythms to a global audience.

With its heavyweight collaborations, limited vinyl pressing, and crossover appeal, this single is a must-have for collectors of Soca, reggae, and world music.

Why Collectors Value This 12":

• Star Collaborations – features Shaggy, Lil’ Jon, and Pitbull

• Cross-Genre Appeal – blends Soca, dancehall, reggae, and hip hop

• Original 2008 U.S. Pressing – MM 2379, not a later reissue

• Carnival Classic – Machel Montano’s iconic “Wining Season” remains a fan favorite

• DJ-Friendly 12" Format – includes both vocal and instrumental mixes

Condition:

Original 2008 U.S. pressing in collectible condition. Exact grading details available upon request.

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