Paris Coutain’s Long Road Forward Reaches Powerful Moment With Machel Montano Collaboration
For years, Paris Coutain has been quietly working, performing, writing, and believing in his craft, long before most people knew his name. Today, that dedication has led him to a moment many artistes only dream of, a collaboration with soca icon Machel Montano.
In an industry where opportunities are rare and competition is fierce, this type of recognition is not handed out lightly. For emerging performers, sharing a track with Montano is something some spend their entire careers chasing, waiting, and hoping for. For Coutain, it represents more than a musical feature. It is validation that the long nights, the small stages, the unanswered messages, and the relentless effort were not in vain.
His appearance on Move Out D Way, produced by Travis World, marks a meaningful chapter in a journey built on persistence rather than overnight success.
Many first discovered Coutain during the Sabga Open Verse Challenge hosted by soca artiste Voice. Out of hundreds of submissions, his verse stood apart, not only for its technical quality, but for the hunger behind it. Listeners heard an artiste who was ready, one who had been preparing long before opportunity knocked.
That moment changed his visibility, but not his mindset. Since then, he has continued working, improving, and showing up, determined to earn every step forward. His growth has been steady, grounded in discipline, humility, and a deep respect for the culture he represents.
Machel Montano’s decision to collaborate carries deep meaning. Beyond his legendary status, Montano has long been known for opening doors for younger talent and helping shape the next generation of soca. His willingness to stand beside Coutain sends a powerful message, that genuine effort is still seen, that perseverance still matters, and that new voices deserve space.
For young artistes across Trinidad and Tobago, Coutain’s story is proof that dreams do not expire because the road is slow. That being overlooked does not mean being forgotten. That talent, when matched with patience and work, can eventually reach the right ears.
Paris Coutain’s journey is far from finished, but this moment stands as a reminder of how far he has already come. From submitting verses online to sharing a track with one of the greatest names in Caribbean music, his rise reflects not luck, but commitment.
And for an industry always searching for its next chapter, his story offers something powerful. Hope.
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