Machel Montano's 2026 single "Encore" arrived as a surprise dancehall-infused track on the Monk Music label. The song leaned into a more syncopated, Jamaican-influenced rhythm than his typical carnival anthems.
- "Encore" was released on January 12, 2026.
- The single was released on the Monk Music label.
- The genre is listed as dancehall and reggae.
Machel Montano is a Trinidadian soca artist, known as the "King of Soca" for his prolific career and influence on the genre. He has been a dominant force in Caribbean music for decades, consistently innovating within the soca sound.
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