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Archived: Look Out Machel, Iwer- The Viking's Coming To Carnival In Concert

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Bunji will be in concert in Carnival 2014, according to reliable sources.

Bunji will be in concert in Carnival 2014, according to reliable sources.

There’s more than enough room in Carnival 2014 for a few massive shows, wouldn’t you say? For that reason, we’re sure many of you out there will be thrilled at news just in that Bunji Garlin will be featured in a live, full length concert before the end of the season. ETCETERABUZZ.COM got word of this from a reliable source this afternoon who indicated that the show will encompass a few of the people whose names have been heard during the past few months with Bunji, as his career has burgeoned. While details surrounding the concert are yet to be revealed, we’ve been guaranteed that the event will be an ‘A’ class production as things will be handled by a very popular production powerhouse in T&T.

Separately, Machel Montano seems to be at it again, teaming up with Nigerian artiste, Timaya on the remix of his very popular single, ‘Shake Yuh Bum Bum’. Montano’s been known to collaborate on remixed versions of popular hit singles of various artistes, usually including these artistes on the cast of his Machel Monday concert held annually. The entertainer also released a track with Major Lazer recently. The track’s called, ‘Sound Bang’ and it starts off with a bit of folk type inspiration, stimulated by what sounds like the beat of metal drums significant with UK garage music. It’s a step away from the ordinary, and sometimes different has a way of truly standing out. Like his fellow HD band member, Farmer Nappy, Montano delivers a fresh soca persuasion on this one. Nappy’s latest release, ‘Big People Party’ has been receiving rave reviews in recent days. The strong horns heard in the track are symbolic of carnivals past, and with just that, Farmer has changed the dynamic of the Groovy soca  sound heading into the heights of Carnival  2014.

Speculation is rife that Machel's concert will feature Timaya- this after the remix done with the Nigerian artiste.

Speculation is rife that Machel’s concert will feature Timaya- this after the remix done with the Nigerian artiste.

We’re not sure what’s next for us to pay close attention to but judging by the sound of things, the artistes of Carnival are making every effort to deliver quality, even with great quantity as in the case of super producer, Kerwin Du Bois. We can’t help but tip our hats to Du Bois- truly an unbeatable force.

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Kerwin Du Bois has released several hits already.

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Machel Set to Unleash New Studio Album, Releases Video for ‘Her Mudda’ With Pumpa.

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Trinidadian superstar Machel Montano has dropped the sizzling video for “Her Mudda”with the Virgin Islands’ Pumpa ahead of Trinidad & Tobago’s annual Carnival. The single appears on Montano’s upcoming studio album, One Degree Hotter, which is set for for release later this month via his record label, Monk Music.

“With its striking visuals directed by D. Padmore and ColorMeStadic, pulsating rhythms produced by Stadic & Jonny Blaze, and vibrant performances throughout, “Her Mudda” is a testament to the infectious spirit of soca music and the power of dance,” a media release issued by the team, highlights.

Pumpa and Machel have collaborated on “Yuh Mudda.”


“Her Mudda” along with Machel’s recently released singles – “Fling It Up” ft. Davido, “Pepper Vine” ft. Lady Lava and Drupatee, “PARDY”, “The Truth”, “Bumpa”, and “Fallen Fetters” with Skinny Fabulous  – will all be featured on One Degree Hotter.

The album’s title is a play on words, not only referencing his hot streak of hit records, but also a nod to his recent completion of a Master’s degree in Carnival Studies at the University of Trinidad & Tobago. 

“After two years earning my Master’s degree in Carnival Studies, immersing myself in my culture, and studying where we’ve come from, I’m more inspired than ever about where we can go next. I couldn’t wait to get back in the studio and work on my next album, fueled by everything I’ve learned. ‘One Degree Hotter’ is a double entendre—it marks my Master’s degree, but also my mission to turn up the heat on my music and take it to the corners of the globe,”  Machel said.

“Songs like ‘Fling It Up’ ft. Davido and ‘Pepper Vine’ with Lady Lava and Drupatee reflect that vision—pushing Soca forward by connecting it with the global sounds of Africa and India. To me, this album represents a step forward in the evolution of my sound and mission,”  he adds.

One Degree Hotter follows Machel’s 2021 star-studded album The Wedding Album, which featured Afro B, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Teddy Riley, Vybz Kartel and many more.

The announcement follows Machel’s appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk, a major milestone for the Soca genre as Machel made history becoming the first soca artist to perform on the platform. The video has garnered over 1 million views in the short time since its release. NPR spoke on the significance of Machel’s performance saying, “Montano’s performance is the first to bring soca, the high energy dance music of the Caribbean, to the Tiny Desk. The genre was born in Trinidad and Tobago in the early 1970s when calypso artist Lord Shorty (who later chose the name Ras Shorty I) added traditional Indian percussion instruments and rhythms to calypso music — itself a fusion that incorporates elements of African, Venezuelan, French and American music.” 

In preparation for the 2025 Trinidad & Tobago Carnival, Machel Montano will defend his Calypso Monarch crown. Fans have already deemed the musical maestro’s single “PARDY” one of the top contenders for the coveted Road March race, which if he wins, Montano will be tied with the legendary Lord Kitchener for the most all time at 11 titles.

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Jamaica’s Beenie Man Berates T&T’s Delicacy of Choice on Major Podcast. Artiste Now Facing Backlash.

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One ‘Drink Champs’ appearance has landed internationally acclaimed dancehall artiste, Beenie Man, in hot water. The ‘Gyal Dem Sugar’ singer appeared on the popular US platform recently, after returning to the US after many years, having been previously barred from entry.

”I love Trinidad. I love Trinidad but dog don’t eat doubles. I don’t eat anything that dog don’t eat,” he told hosts Nore and DJ EFN. The duo had asked the entertainer whether he ate the Trinidad and Tobago delicacy. He went on to say that while the popular street food is nice, and he’s had it a couple times, even outlining the ‘triples’ version, he said he would not eat it because if it’s thrown to the dogs, they refuse to eat it.

Today, in a swift denouncement of an artiste that has been on many stages in T&T for decades, the people of Trinidad and Tobago have demanded an apology. On popular radio station, Vibe CT 105FM, hosts Ken Simmons and George Gonzales debated the matter, George calling for DJs to desist from playing the artiste’s music until a proper apology is received. Many callers echoed his sentiments.

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