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Bunji Garlin – Differentology (music video)
- Director: Nigel Thompson
- Director Of Photography: Sean “Science” Edghill
- Assistant Director: Roland “Rembunction” Yearwood
- 2nd Assistant Director: Richard Rawlins
- 1st Assistant Camera: Damien Jobity
- 2nd Assistant Camera: Iscah Straker
- Gaffer: Selwyn Henry / Kerron Lemmessy
- Best Boy Electric: Ken Bailey / Selwyn Henry
- Storyboard Artist: Richard Rawlins
- Producer: Nigel Thompson
- Associate Producers: Kerima Rahim, Princess Donelan, Alana Ramlal
- Production Manager: Kerima Rahim
- Grip: Keegan Rudolfo
- Driver / Transport: Navin Suchit
- Props: Frank Seales
- Make up: Jennelle Orosco, Steven Taylor, Liz-Ann Jaggernauth, Christopher Rama
- Music Provided by: Rawle “Boobie” Edwards
- Costumes by: K2K Alliance & Tribe
- Location: “Melau” Provided by TCL / Readymix
in all honesty i dont see it being that different to any other video out there… concept nor production. the atmosphere had all the vibes. just didn’t translate for me. flat harsh images. wrong frame rate at times… bah i eh going into it… go watch blaxx leh go instead…
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Chromatics – Carnival Rap Up 2013
YUH CYAR WEAR THE CROWN IF YUH CYAH TAKE PICONG…
@chromatics1
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Download the song & mixtape for FREE!:
http://www.datpiff.com/Chromatics-The-Science-Of-Colors-Vol2-mixtape.456598.html
Recorded & Mixed by Deejay Pun @ Highway Records Studio (383-2042)
Bunji and Fay-Ann discuss why they arent at Intl SOCA Monarch 2013
JW was lucky enough to get them to sit down and relate why they decided against accepting the terms and conditions laid out in the contract put forward by Caribbean Prestige Foundation. Over the years i have poked fun and fatigue at the Foundation despite their ‘well intentioned’ efforts and this only aids in furthering my disappointments of their self initiated mandate. I am most disappointed considering they have a very talented lawyer on their team now. Maybe in 2014 CPF can clean up their image and win me over… even Kes realised that the MOANark isnt for him and IOK with that…
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Phantom Ching Ching riddiMIX
ValMusik Production
Bunji Garlin – Stages/Changes
Nadia Batson – Manager
Shurwayne Winchester – Tobago Love
Ching Ching presented by D Project Records featuring Blaxx, Chucky and Hollywood Sachy
think #differentology
differentology
and as promised the Wonda Woman featuring Team Sass members Nadia Batson, Terri Lyons and Megan Walrond alongside Patrice Roberts.
FULL THROTTLE Project 5
the TrinBago leg of Precision Productions Full Throttle riddim is up for you listening pleasure. There is also the Project 5 that features Machel Montano, Benjai, Denise ‘Saucy’ Belfon, Patrice Roberts and Michelle X.
look out for my Wonda Woman riddiMIX from the studio of Sherriff Mumbles & J-Rod Records later this week.
Chutney in yuh Soca
Chutney in yuh SocaAn arts documentary examining the phenomenon of “chutney soca“, a musical hybrid from Trinidad & Tobago which blends the traditions of the islands’ two biggest ethnic groups – Indian and African. As much political as musical, “chutney soca” seems to offer a way for the two cultures, often perceived as being mutally antagonistic, to come together in a new exciting fusion of sounds.
Directed by Karen Martinez
21 mins
made for the Arts Council of Great Britain & Channel 4 TV (UK)
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COSMIC SHIFT
Cosmic Riddim - J-Rod Records
i am impatiently waiting for it to appear in my inbox so i could make my lil riddiMIX…
on that note i am pleased to see one of the minds behind the Cosmic Riddim get a lil write up in the papers… go Jarrod… no not the Subway dude… this is the man behind JRod Records… yeah the 2nd Chances, Life Lessons and the BarCode Riddims… i glad he say it and that it in print… i eh no producer so my rants are usually limited to the 50 folk who subscribe to this blog… thanks to you all… here is what J-Rod had to say…
“If you look on the Internet right now, you will see soca listed under world music. That has to change. We need to see soca standing on its own.” Touching on the current rift in the local industry with some artistes complaining of unfair airplay, Faria says “there is no real proof” that a “soca mafia” exists. “It’s such a saturated market that it really just boils down to the work you put in and the relationships you build,” he reasoned. And in an industry where an artiste can be “in today and out tomorrow,” the QRC graduate believes that it’s also necessary for aspiring soca stars to take advantage of all avenues available in this technological era. “When you look at it, all the big acts have a Facebook and Twitter page. New artistes need to put in the ground-work and market themselves,” he advised. “It’s a very competitive industry and I don’t think anybody can deny that.”
Jarrod’s taking soca to the world One beat at a time
Published: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Cherisse Moe
some say that it is Cosmic Shift… like you eh listen to Garlin intro… i do say islandPOOP at times… only coz i doh like the genre separation… music is music… strength and powers to you and all associated bredren…
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SOCA Monarch SemiFinalists 2012
With over 400 submissions, the Soca Monarch judging panel have declared that the names listed below are to move on the Semi final round of the International Soca Monarch competition.
The Semi finals will be held at the Arima Velodrome on Sunday January 29th 2012…. same day as PREStige
Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch Semi-finalists:
- Anthony Hendrickson (All Rounder)
- Darryl Henry (Farmer Nappy)
- Destra Garcia
- Dexter Stweart (Blaxx)
- Dwayne Arthur (Skhi)
- Erphan Alves
- Gamal Doyle (Skinny Fabulous)
- Jardine Legere (Jadel)
- Jason Williams & Ancil Isaac (JW & Blaze)
- Kenneth Richards (K Rich)
- Kerwin Du Bois
- Khori Francis (Ziggy Rankin)
- Kimba Sorzano (Kimba)
- Kris Persad (KI)
- Laurence Gonzales (Mr. Renzo)
- Lima Calbio
- Machel Montano
- Nadia Batson
- Patrice Roberts
- Roderick Gordon (Chucky)
- Rodney Le Blanc (Benjai)
- Shivonne Churche (Lil Bitts)
- Shurwayne Winchester
- Shal Marshall
- Terri Lyons
- Terrin Callender (Super Jigga TC)
- Winston Henry (Explainer)
Digicel International Power Soca Monarch Semi-finalists:
- Adrian Hackshaw (Third Bass)
- Denise Belfon
- Destra Garcia
- Devon Samuel (Prophet Benjamin)
- Dexter Stewart (Blaxx)
- Erphan Alves
- Gary Cordner
- Jason Williams & Ancil Isaac (JW & Blaze)
- Joel Feveck (Zan)
- Kerwin Du Bois
- Laurence Jack (Coyaba / St. Vincent & the Grenadines)
- Marvin Davis (Swappi)
- Megan Waldron
- Michelle Xavier (Michelle X)
- Nadia Batson
- Neil ‘Iwer’ George
- Olatunji Yearwood
- Patrice Roberts
- Prestan Andries (Prestan)
- Problem Child & Talpree
- Shurwayne Winchester
- Shal Marshall
- Tony Prescott (Tony P)
- Victor St. Louis (Pelf)
- Wesley Hoyte (C’Donia)
- Winston Bailey (Shadow)
the way things shaping up @intlsocamonarch is the new Dimanche Gras... artistes singing 2 choon fuh d night... POWER and Groovy #Trinidad
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SanMan Bandi (@SanMan_ish) January 14, 2012Related articles
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Take a tour of Carnival through song with Ricardo Drue
RICARDO DRUE
Ricardo Drue promises to make 2012 a memorable year for all his fans, and a stellar year in his career with his songs J.A.M (Jump and Mashup), Throw Me Out featuring Edwin Yearwood, and Shawty featuring Bunji Garlin.
For 2012 Ricardo is stepping out and strutting his talent by entering in this years Power Monarch with his song J.A.M and in the Groovy Monarch with his song Throw Me Out.
This sweet, dimpled, humble, 26-year-old son of the Caribbean has dabbled in music since a juvenile. His mission is to take Soca music to another level. Ricardo delivers his mission with fusing reggae, soca, hip-hop creating euphonic sounds and lyrics for all to relate and enjoy. Ricardo’s collections include Rub Up On It featuring Claudette Peters, Nah Leaving featuring Patrice Roberts, No Boring Gyal (Body Move Riddim), Addicting (Tin Pan Riddim), Like Glue (Panty Droppa Riddim) and many many more.
For 2012 Ricardo is stepping out and strutting his talent by entering in this years Power Monarch with his song J.A.M and in the Groovy Monarch with his song Throw Me Out.
J.A.M written by Kerwin Du Bois and produced by Shawn “Mr. Roots” Mitchell. J.A.M is the true essence of Carnival, J.A.M is a masqueraders anthem “I come out to jump and mash up…..he can’t stop me and she can’t stop me ah jaaaamiinnnnn”. If you ever played mas especially in Trinidad you know it’s a time to wine, jump up and carry on to show people you and your band is the baddest on the road. J.A.M promises to be your Duracell for carnival, it’s destined to mash up Soca Monarch and the road.
Think back to the last fete you went. Sweet music playing, yuh head nice, and yuh wining, the music so sweet yuh eyes close and yuh enjoying yourself. By the time, you open your eyes the lights are on, and the Dj’s asking everyone to leave the fete because the party is over, but you refuse to leave until you’re finally thrown out, if you ever experienced this then you can relate to Throw Me Out. Throw Me Out was written by Ricardo Drue and produced by Shawn “Mr. Roots” Mitchell. Ricardo shows us his versatility with his crafty lyrics. Oh, let’s not forget how sweet and heavenly he and Edwin Yearwood sound together. Everyone who’s ever been in a sweet fete, or experienced a sweet wine can relate to this song and enjoy it to the fullest. Throw me out is sure to make its mark in the Groovy Monarch Competition.
Shawdy featuring Bunji Garlin is a tune for the young at heart. This tune has a ragga soca vibe sweet enough to entice your waist and set the mood for after the club. Shawdy is a very tantalizing song, encompassing the essence of the Caribbean with chutney, reggae, and soca fused together. Lyricist Bunji Garlin gives this track the edge it deserves. The music video shot in Antigua and Trinidad gives a sweet island vibe to soothe your inner urge.
Hope you enjoyed our small tour. Remember for this carnival whether you’re on the road ready to J.A.M, or in a fete waiting for security to Throw you out, or if you’re out limin with your Shawdy remember to give thanks to Ricardo Drue. Ricardo Drue a true cynosure in the soca industry and making his stamp for 2012. Don’t forget to wish Drue luck in the Groovy Monarch and Power Monarch.
Written By Chandy
1/14/2012
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