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Archived: Soca Gets A Say In The Coachella Vibe As Bunji and Fay-Ann Take The Heineken Stage On Sunday

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An honor. That’s how Bunji Garlin told us he sees the opportunity to perform on the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Heineken Stage, this year. Humbly, he explained that it’s not the actual grand Coachella stage where artistes like Drake and Azalea Banks will perform, but it is the Heineken Stage at Coachella and that’s a big deal!

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Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons will perform with Jillionaire of Major Lazer from 7:15pm-8pm.

“It’s a very good feeling. I guess it was something that was in the making for some time. I guess when people speak things into the atmosphere, it happens. Last year, when Major Lazer played Differentology in Coachella, people started saying, “yuh have to be here next year”,” he recalled. He said Jillionaire was the one who made the call to him, requesting that he be a part of the event, on the Heineken stage this year. He said while there may not be a live stream of the performances on the Heinekin stage, it is an official stage within the festival.

Bunji Garlin has been hard at work. On Sunday, April 19th, he hits the Heineken Stage at Coachella in California.

Bunji Garlin has been hard at work. On Sunday, April 19th, he hits the Heineken Stage at Coachella in California.

“The bigger picture is what it means for Soca music itself, because this is a situation where you don’t only have one artiste representing at the event, you  have three. We had Machel already last week, and both Fay and I will perform on Sunday. These are opportunities where we have to put our best foot forward to ensure that next year, even if we don’t perform, someone else will represent for Soca,” said Bunji.

Adamant that the mission is not a solo one, and should never be that way, the often outspoken Trinbagonian entertainer said, the overall mission should be endorsed and pushed by every person in Trinidad and Tobago. “The mission isn’t about any one individual. It’s all about pushing Soca music, to the world,” he reiterated.

Credentials collected.

Credentials collected.

Garlin and Fay-Ann will perform for about 25 minutes on Coachella’s Heineken stage. The Coachella music festival held in California is one of the largest, most famous, and most profitable music festivals in the United States. In 2014, the festival tallied an aggregate attendance of 579,000 people over six days and grossed a record-breaking $78.3 million.

At around 9pm on Saturday night, Bunji informed his fans that his team had collected their credentials for Coachella, making it certain that the Viking vibe would be infiltrating Coachella come Sunday, like nothing anyone there could ever foresee. Now, we wait with bated breath for the reviews. STAY TUNED….

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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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