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Archived: Amid Mixed Reviews, Differentology Video Leads New Zealand TV Personality to Request Trini-Like Carnival

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While at home the reviews have been mixed, with many saying they expected a lot more from Bunji Garlin’s recently released video for the 2013 hit single, Differentology, a few people outside of Trinidad and Tobago have taken note of the production, and seem to be loving the direction. For one, television presenter and producer Tim Lambourne who works at TVNZ in New Zealand, on Friday evening, tweeted, “Best music video this year. Trinidadian Vikings in the mud. Differentology by @BUNJIGARLIN.” He had sent the tweet to well known New Zealand DJ, Nick Dwyer – a man known for presenting fresh, new music from well loved artistes and breakthrough sounds from the hottest new acts in modern music.

New Zealand television presenter and producer, Tim Lambourne.

Bunji Garlin remained unscathed by the comments of some on social media networks over the weekend, saying he appreciated all comments. One comment we’re certain he would have appreciated was one posted on Twitter by fellow Caribbean rooted entertainer, Kardinal Official. On Friday at 8:36pm, Kardinal tweeted, “You are who you surround urself with. @BUNJIGARLIN inspired me with this video. MAWD!”

On Friday when the video launched to the world via ETCETERABUZZ.COM, the excitement to view it was incredible. The site was inundated with views- some 2000 plus in the first  half hour. Throughout the day, the excitement didn’t stop. On video sharing site YouTube, some chose to vent their disappointment, with one person saying, “Some parts of this video were quite clever but the overall product was hindered by the inability of the director/editor to connect all the scenes in a cohesive manner, infact many scenes should have been left out altogether. I feel that if Mr. Garlin was attempting to make an arthouse style production he should have held on to that idea an not try to appeal to the “wine and jam crowd” by inserting in the random “wining pit”.  It completely killed the credibility of all that he tried to put forward.”

On the flip side, others understood. One viewer remarked,”The name of the big hit is DIFFERENTOLOGY. The video portrays the title of the song and kudos to the hard effort placed on it by producers and others responsible. The characters coming out from the pothole and running to me explains that part of it. Why have a video putting emphasis on only individuals jamming on the road. We should be moving forward in video making not backward. People should do some research on Vikings to understand the other scenes in the video. #SIMPLE.”

Bunji Garlin remains unscathed.

Bunji Garlin remains unscathed.

Despite the feelings- whether negative or positive, the video has already amassed in excess of 58,000 views on the artiste’s YouTube channel. Separately, it certainly led to a question posed by New Zealand’s Tim Lambourne on Friday. He tweeted, “@BUNJIGARLIN you’re very welcome! Are you bringing that Carnival down under any time soon?” … and to us, that’s where the attention today, two days following the video’s launch, ought to be placed.

 

 

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Denise Belfon Thanks Drake’s ‘OVO’ Team for Inclusion of Her ‘Work’ on New Track.

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Canadian rapper, Drake is once again teaming up with Caribbean entertainers, delivering a brand new album called, ‘Maid of Honor,’ which is now available on all streaming platforms. It was one of three albums the artiste simultaneously dropped on May 15th – the other two being ICEMAN and HABIBTI.

Rapper, Drake has released three new albums simultaneously.

One of the singles on ‘Maid of Honor,’ called ‘BBW’ features the work of Trinidad and Tobago entertainer, Denise ‘Saucy Wow’ Belfon – her 1998 track, ‘Work.’

The lyrics, ‘Put Yuh Back in It’ became a trending expression on TikTok in 2020 when it became a challenge on the popular platform. That viral opportunity six years ago, led to the song’s resurgence and Belfon’s name being called by younger generations whose parents, aunts and uncles would’ve more than likely grown up on her music and performances in the Caribbean. Fast forward to 2026, and Belfon is once again enjoying a viral moment as news broke that her song had been sampled by Drake. “Everything is legitimate and I want to thank the team – Fabian Alfonso, a copyright specialist out of Trinidad and Tobago ; He was very instrumental in making this deal become reality, said Belfon in a chat with Ebuzztt, before expressing gratitude to several other instrumental people, and Drake’s OVO team.

In 2022, dancehall artiste, Shenseea and rapper, Megan Thee Stallion also sampled ‘Work’ on the single, ‘Lick.’ Belfon, who lives in New York, had, at that time, attended a release party at a nightclub in New York, where Shenseea acknowledged the Soca artiste’s influence on the new release.

The Maid of Honor album delivers 14 singles and added to T&T’s Denise Belfon, Jamaican artiste, Popcaan is also featured on a single called, ‘Amazing Shape.’

Denise Belfon’s personality and charisma has, for a very long time, made her a fan favorite in the Caribbean. A vocal powerhouse and unique stage performer, she has stood the test of time in the Soca music industry, having created massive soca anthems like ‘Work,’ ‘Wine and Bend Over’ and ‘Wining Queen’ among countless other flavorful singles.

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Caribbean Fashion Is A Big Deal. Designer, Ecliff Elie Expands With Women In Mind.

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Caribbean fashion is top tier. In a world of copy and paste designs, Caribbean brands like the incomparable Ecliff Elie, stand in a class of their own. Earlier this month, the menswear brand made a major announcement and whether you’ve heard or not, we’re here to tell you, this is huge.

The Ecliff Elie brand will now be delivering its seamless, tailored appeal to women. The brand is known for its precision tailoring and disciplined garment construction so with that at its foundation, women can now feel the complete effect of the Ecliff Elie touch. The company steps out into this aspect of its business after what it says has been years of delivering this service privately to women. Dubbed ‘Bespoke — Tailored for Women,’ Ecliff Elie is now offering the service, at scale.

The introduction reflects a focused extension of Elie’s established approach to tailoring – one built on proportion, control, and consistency. Each garment is developed through a guided process that considers posture, movement, and presence, ensuring that the final result aligns with how the individual operates and presents herself.

From custom blazers to trousers, skirts, and dresses, customers will now be able to get their custom designed Ecliff Elie apparel, through a consultation-led process where every decision—from cut to finish—is deliberate. The company says fabric selection will be approached with the same level of discipline, with materials chosen for structure, performance, and longevity, allowing each piece to maintain its standard over time.

“This is not a new direction,” Elie states. “It is a continuation of work I have done over time, now introduced with structure and clarity.”

With more than three decades of experience, Ecliff Elie has consistently positioned presentation as a defining factor in how individuals are perceived. His work has guided clients across industries to approach style as a matter of precision and intent rather than preference.

“When the garment is correct, everything changes,” he adds. “You move differently. You carry yourself differently. That is the standard.”

As more women continue to operate at the highest levels across business, leadership, and professional environments, the demand for tailoring that reflects both authority and individuality has grown. This offering responds to that shift with a process designed to deliver consistency, clarity, and control.

Through Bespoke — Tailored for Women, Ecliff Elie continues to refine his approach while maintaining a clear focus on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a disciplined standard of execution.

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