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Archived: Bunji Sets It STRAIGHT.

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It’s not even midyear yet and already a warning has been issued by the man many revere as the lyrical king of the Soca music industry.

Bunji sends a strong warning.

Bunji sends a strong warning.

Bunji Garlin has sounded the alarm. He will be embarking, he says, on the second level of his musical career. One would have thought that having mounted the Coachella stage this year, penetrated the Glastonbury Music Festival last summer and secured international favor when he won himself the 2013 Soul Train Music Award for Best International Performance, Bunji would’ve already seen himself on level two, but of course, a humble man never toots his own horn.

On Saturday, the Viking whose recent collab with Major Lazer’s Jillionaire on the single, ‘Television’, remains fresh and full of vibe, took to social media with a somewhat poetic sentiment. “Now that I had time to assimilate, reconstitute, destroy and rebuild, there is an excitement in my blood at the thought of getting back into studio soon, to start my work,” he wrote. It was a clear indication that the artiste whose career kicked off with a predisposition to spit a lyrical time bomb into the atmosphere at any chance he could, was ready to explode.

In Carnival 2016, Bunji Garlin’s music, while good, seemed to many, tame. Some said he hadn’t electrified as he did in 2013 with ‘Differentology’ and maybe they were correct. Or maybe not. ‘Feels Like An Earthquake’ was, by EBUZZTT standards, a blockbuster Carnival anthem as was ‘Touch De Stage’ for the road, but during Carnival 2016, Bunji Garlin’s efforts weren’t enough to get the masses to stand in his corner. There was a thrust to embrace some of soca music’s new faces and that too, felt great, but that didn’t mean that the Viking wouldn’t be preparing himself for what he has coined, ‘Level 2’.

A pensive Bunji Garlin. The artiste targets elementary minds.

A pensive Bunji Garlin.
The artiste targets elementary minds.

On Saturday, Bunji effectively stated that among us, in the entertainment and music industry, there are elementary minds. He said being a part of the Caribbean music scene places him in a precarious position, as “there are elementary expectations to meet or break, set by elementary minds, too many times.”

He went on to attack the ‘elementary minds’, saying, “I prefer breaking expectations and traditions all the time. There are those who don’t understand that, but if you look at them, they’re just sitting there pointing and not even attempting to enhance or make a substantial contribution, furthermore a difference.”

Bunji says music should never be controlled.

Bunji says music should never be controlled.

He warned, attempts should never be made to control music. Whether he was speaking directly to the so called soca music mafia or not, is left to be unearthed, but he was certainly making himself clear. “If you try to control music, you only destroy yourself on the ride because music chooses its respective vessels. It will take you to moments of drought and moments of bountiful harvests,” he said.

The days, weeks and months ahead will likely be filled with exciting moments at the House of Vikings. “It is impossible to have things one way and do things one way and expect a different result. Now that I have allowed myself to understand the circumference of music on this beginning level, it’s time to work on the next level ahead,” he ended, making it clear that there would be no playing around, no grinning- just MUSIC.

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As He Drops ‘Take Care,’ Mr. Lee Says Men and Women Must Communicate Better for Strong Relationships.

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The time has come for good vibes to counteract all negative energy and together with his manager/producer, US based, Trinidadian artiste, Mr. Lee it doing what he feels he can, to inject that positivity. “I know the streets. I can tell you about the streets. Badness and the roughness is what they know. If they got the chance to get to know something else, they would do something else,” said the entertainer. 

His music is refreshing. Afrobeats, coupled with Soul and RnB bring to life, a song on The Only 1 Riddim, that he calls, “Take Care.” For Mr. Lee, an artiste with many years of experience on the entertainment circuit overseas, and in the Caribbean, he is mindful of what he sings. “This type of music is necessary at all times to spread love and joy. I wish there could have been more beautiful messages all the time because it’s really important to spread love,” he said with hope. 

Joining artistes like Preedy and Christo on the riddim, Mr. Lee is proud of the project. “This project means a whole lot to me. I have two girls and my wife and I have to express my love to them every single day of my life. I have my mom, my sisters, and I have to show them all the love I have within me. All the artistes on this riddim have done the same – we all expressed what we want to express to our loved ones. Most are real stories that can be relatable to others in society,” he explained. 

On the topic of love and the importance of understanding what love is, Mr. Lee said for human beings to share love, they must first feel love. “If your father is not showing you love, how will you know love. Most of our youths have no parents around them. They are being influenced by a harsh representation of love, which really, is not love.” At the same time, he called on the elders within societies around the world, to try to strike a balance with the youth, especially in present time. “When I was growing up, the older heads never wanted to release a lot to the youths; they never wanted to give the youths a chance. People in positions of power must give the youths a chance to prove themselves. They have great ideas, but they need mentorship and guidance,” he said. 

“Take Care,” written by Joseph ‘Pronto’ Figueroa, is a quality single with a passionate plea for more honest, kind, loving relational experiences. Unlike much of today’s lyrics, Mr. Lee keeps it classy, maintaining a thoughtful approach to music, with lyrics that penetrate. “The raw thoughts – we never heard that as youths. Some things should be kept personal,” he opined. An advocate for goodness, Mr. Lee is calling on men around the world to show their companions more love, in the right way. “Everybody wants to fight and kill. They don’t want to talk about things properly. We need to talk to our spouses more. We need to learn how to communicate better and spend more time with our loved ones.” 

Happy to have enjoyed a successful run in Carnival 2026, in Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Lee is working on new music even as he promotes this brand-new track. “I’m working on new Soca to release for the Summer. I’m working, and I’m happy with the progress I’ve been able to make so far. It’s a process,” he said of being in the music business. 

The state-to-state carnival wave set to begin in the US soon, Mr. Lee says this year he is looking forward to heading to Miami for Carnival there and will be back home in T&T, come Carnival 2027. In the meantime, the T&T native and dedicated family man is spreading love through good music that he knows is absolutely necessary at this time.

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T&T’s Full Blown, Taps Into Dancehall on New Release, ‘No Stress.’

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Caribbean entertainment doesn’t sleep. Proof of that comes in the release of brand new music, this time courtesy the superstar duo of Full Blown – brothers, Kevon and Kory Hart. Their new track, “No Stress” has been released complete with a new music video and it’s a big look for the duo.

No Stress is a vibrant, feel-good anthem that continues the duo’s evolution from soca favourites into one of the Caribbean’s most versatile and globally resonant musical acts.

Known for their strong songwriting skills, undeniable chemistry and sonic fearlessness, brothers Kevon and Kory have steadily built a reputation for creating music that transcends borders, generations and genres. Over the years, Full Blown has become synonymous with high-energy Caribbean songwriting, penning and producing hits that have dominated Carnival seasons, regional charts and party playlists across the diaspora.

Now, with No Stress, the duo taps into dancehall nostalgia while pushing Caribbean fusion music into fresh territory. The track reimagines the iconic Shabba Ranks classic Ting A Ling, blending vintage dancehall energy with Full Blown’s contemporary Caribbean flavour. 

The release follows the brothers’ success with the track, The Greatest Bend Over (Take It Easy) alongside Yung Bredda, a crossover hit that amassed more than 40 million streams worldwide and was described by Billboard Magazine as “culture-quaking.”

“People know us for soca hits and high-energy music, but this record really reflects who we are creatively,” said Kevon. “We grew up influenced by so many sounds across the Caribbean. We are a happy, joyful, fun-loving people. We just want good vibes. No stress.” 

No Stress is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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