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Archived: Politics & Soca. Differentology Stars On PP Political Platform But What's Bunji Saying?

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Bunji Garlin isn’t fuming today. Contrary to popular belief by some who waded into the People’s Partnership government in Trinidad and Tobago last night, via social media and even up to this morning via radio, the artiste whose hit singles, ‘Differentology’ and ‘Carnival Tabanca’ were repeatedly looped by the party’s DJ during their presentation of candidates for the upcoming local government elections on the island, isn’t upset.

Differentology's Bunji Garlin and Nigel Rojas.

Differentology’s Bunji Garlin and Nigel Rojas.

Bunji in a chat with ETCETERABUZZ.COM this morning said once the lyrics of his songs aren’t altered to market their campaign and as long as an official advertisement isn’t made with the songs and once a public performance license has been paid for the world repertoire to be publicly performed at the event, the People’s Partnership was well in its right to use the songs belonging to COTT’s (Copyright Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago’s) repertoire.

Last night, a number of the artiste’s fans made mention via Twitter, of the party’s use of his music in their massive campaign held in San Fernando. This morning, Bunji who is nominated for Best International Performance at the Soul Train Music Awards this year, said notification is also being sent to the respective labels to which the songs are signed to, since there are clauses in the contractual agreements which allows them to ensure that their products are not used in any way by any established body or entity to incite or promote discord among humanity for the sake of personal gain.

Clear of his rights as an artiste but still mindful that there may be many looking on, who may not fully understand just how the mechanics of such matters work, Bunji was eager to share this information. Asked whether he would perform on any political platform, if offered the job, the artiste said he would prefer to steer clear of that generally. “I have grown into a new understanding of things and while I may have been naive some time ago during youth’s bloom, what we face now is a society that is not yet mature to the point where they understand that a job is a job.”

Bunji says he knows such a move would be perceived by the masses as though he is aligned to the party- rather than having been hired for his services. He said such a move could have severe backlash. “I have seen tradesmen labeled because they went to do a job for a particular political party group’s place of business,” he recalled, adding that while he thought that was unfair, he would leave it there.

Bunji and his wife Fay-Ann performed in Jamaica last weekend at the Arthur Guinness Day concert event held on that island.

 

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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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