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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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General Grant and Mr Renzo Unite Caribbean Rhythms on “De Shot Call (Remix)”

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The vibrant sounds of classic dancehall and contemporary reggaeton collide on “De Shot Call (Remix),” a dynamic new collaboration from Trinidad and Tobago recording artist General Grant and versatile entertainer Mr. Renzo.

.Designed to ignite dancefloors while honoring the rich musical heritage of the Caribbean, the track blends the raw, energetic spirit of early 1990s dancehall with the infectious grooves and global appeal of modern reggaeton. The result is a high-energy anthem that bridges generations, cultures, and musical styles.

Inspired by the golden era of dancehall that helped shape Caribbean music culture, “De Shot Call (Remix)” reimagines that signature sound through a contemporary lens. The production delivers nostalgic undertones while embracing the polished rhythms and vibrant energy that resonate with today’s audiences.

For General Grant, the project continues his commitment to preserving and evolving authentic Caribbean music. Widely respected for his contributions to the dancehall and reggae landscape, he brings his signature delivery and commanding presence to the remix, reinforcing the song’s connection to the genre’s roots.

Joining him is Mr. Renzo, a singer, songwriter, and entertainer whose career spans more than two decades. Recognized for his ability to blend Caribbean, Latin, pop, and urban influences, Mr Renzo adds a fresh and modern dimension to the track, helping to create a sound that transcends borders and appeals to a broad international audience.

Together, the two artists showcase how Caribbean music continues to evolve while remaining grounded in its traditions. “De Shot Call (Remix)” serves as a celebration of that journey, highlighting the seamless transition from dancehall’s formative years to Reggaeton’s current global prominence.

The single was executive produced by Lawrence Adams – Mr. Renzo, who also co-wrote the track alongside Curtis Grant – General Grant. Recording and editing duties were handled by Stephon Gabriel, while engineer Ovy Thouni delivered the song’s polished mix and master.

With its infectious rhythm, energetic performances, and cross-generational appeal, “De Shot Call (Remix)” is positioned to become a favourite among fans of Caribbean music and lovers of dancefloor-ready hits alike.

Whether you’re a longtime dancehall enthusiast or a fan of today’s reggaeton movement, this collaboration offers the perfect soundtrack to turn up the volume and celebrate the enduring influence of Caribbean music.

“De Shot Call (Remix)” is now available for audiences ready to experience the fusion of old-school dancehall energy and modern reggaeton flavor.

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T&T Visual Artist AndyVenture Readies for First Solo Exhibition at the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago.

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The Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago will host the inaugural solo exhibition of Trinidad-based visual artist and musician AndyVenture, known professionally as VENCHA. OVER YA HEAD opens on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 and runs through July 4, 2026. Admission is free and the public is invited to experience a body of work that deliberately resists easy interpretation — placing the viewer in direct contact with ideas that exceed ordinary perception.

OVER YA HEAD is a multidisciplinary exhibition spanning painting and visual narrative. The works explore perception, ascension, limitation and expanded states of human experience, presenting images that challenge fixed ways of seeing reality and imagine possibilities beyond ordinary existence.

Drawing from Einstein’s theory of relativity and mathematical concepts of higher-dimensional space, AndyVenture treats the exhibition as an invitation to encounter ideas that operate at the outer limits of human comprehension. The title itself is both provocation and promise – the work is not designed to be immediately understood, but to be genuinely felt.

Central to the exhibition is an evolving visual mythology: recurring figures known as Ahomi and Dem appear across paintings as anchors of a larger conceptual world that AndyVenture has been steadily constructing across his practice.“I want the audience to encounter something that sits outside of familiar understanding. There isn’t an expectation of immediate understanding. The experience is about confronting something that operates beyond what is easily grasped,” said Ventura.

A Little About The Artist.

AndyVenture (VENCHA), born Andre Allong, is a Trinidad-based visual artist and musician whose practice spans painting, music and multimedia expression. His work draws on graffiti art, hip hop and rapso lyricism, comic book art, science fiction and contemporary culture to create vibrant, conceptually layered works that move between the personal and the cosmic.

Visually, his work reflects the influence of legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby, whose expansive sense of scale and form shaped how AndyVenture approaches composition and impact, alongside local luminaries Leroy Clarke and Carlisle Chang, whose practices carry a strong sense of vision and cultural identity. He further developed his artistic foundation through the Visual Arts Certificate Programme at The University of the West Indies.

Conceptually, the work is rooted in a rejection of cycles of conflict and suffering that are routinely accepted as fixed features of human existence. In their place, AndyVenture imagines the possibility of an evolved human consciousness – one oriented towards perception, potential and transformation. One of the conceptual anchors running through his practice is the interplay between the words axis and access – a linguistic shift that reframes mathematical structure as a metaphor for perception itself and how different ways of seeing might open entirely different experiences of reality.

“I’m interested in the possibility that human perception and behaviour can evolve beyond those patterns. The work comes from a rejection of the cycles of conflict and suffering that are often accepted as part of human existence.” AndyVenture (VENCHA)

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