Bunji Garlin Representing Soca music, the happiest music on Earth (Good Vibes, Love Carnival) Soaka Special

So I ain’t gonna lie, I am probably the most biased person since I have Trini and Jamaican blood running through my veins. But I feel like somebody needs to put this out there, you just can’t not smile and have a good time when you allow Soca to take over. Carnival time in London is magical, you can be the most pessimistic person, but the moment you hear that Soca banging in your ear drums, something forces your body to dance. Your body simply can’t contain all of the good vibes, and has to burn it off. Just Google Police dancing at… That’s all you need to type, and the next words to come up will be Carnival. Nothing but love.

Personally, I feel like if we are gonna conquer terrorism, and war on Earth, we just need to make everyday carnival, in every City, of every country in the world. I’m sure terrorists and criminals dance too. I grew up on Soca music myself, but that doesn’t take from how much joy it spreads. I’ve never seen White people, black people, Asians, and the police all get down together in one place and just dance like nobody was watching, except at Carnival. If you havn’t been, ignore the rumors, it will be the happiest time of your life. Bunji Garlin although he’s been around since I can remember, he is a pioneer of this new school Soaka style. I don’t want to scare you away with traditional Soca, although it’s amazing. Bunji Garlin is bringing our humble music to the mainstream, and to be honest, I am proud of him. Keep up the good work holmes. Everybody else, keep a smile on your face, and meet me at Carnival this year, only 8 months to go until Nottinghill Carnival, jeeez.

Bboys vs Bashment: Breaking to Movado! Dancehall Kings and Queens

So sometimes I just sit in my room blasting break beats just imagining myself smoking some of the top breakers in the world (Morning of Owl). Today I was just sitting here casually going through my routine of banging my music loud, when out of nowhere an old Dancehall tune that I used to rinse out with the old Jamaican & Trini clique dropped. Wait, What? Now im imagining myself breaking to “Squeeze Her Breast” by Movado. The joke thing is, it actually worked. I had successfully fused the 2 genres, and I had to share it with the world. Many thoughts run through my head, so I went training and started trying to incorporate Dancehall to breakbeats. It would be easy I said to myself… Boy was I wrong! And for those of you who feel it would be easy, here’s a random disclaimer…

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Well, here I am today, an average level bboy, a slightly below average dancehall head, (my level increases exponentially after a few jyaygerbombs, you just gotta trust me on that one). But, if I find a way to incorporate them smoothly, boom, so long Morning of Owl, average bboys are gonna be picturing themselves smoking me while listening to breakbeats. And I wouldn’t want it any other way.

If you’re a bboy and want to test the theory for yourself, check out Aidonia featuring Mr Renzo“Bend ya Back”. Oh my days, Im slyly gassed to get my crew busking to this gem, I swear we could double our money from one show. Or maybe that’s just wishful thinking. But you know what they say, like a midget at a urinal, we’ll have to stay on our toes.

Dancehall girls

Bboy Pocket from Morning of Owl bboy crew

Part Time artist, full time worker, hate my life!

I’m a flipping artist, I’m creative and I say some random ish from time to time. I have to box all of that up the moment I am in the work environment. Why? Because I am a representative of a faceless, heartless company. People aren’t stupid, no matter how many times a company says I’m a representative of McDonalds, or Nike Town or Footlocker, the people know I don’t represent them. So why do I have to be a fake me if I’m working for one of these self-esteem killing underpaid jobs? Makes no sense to me. I don't want you guys to think I'm just another ranter, so here's a random disclaimer...

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I like to make music, but currently have no way of monetising that because sadly, the industry loves to work with average talents. Above average, you must be crazy. The annoying thing is when the public will say shit like “Well if you’re so good, why aren’t you signed”. I’m not signed because they don’t want to create an industry where good artists are at the forefront, because their other artists won’t be able to compete. Making the executives jobs harder. What, you don’t believe me? Go on Soundcloud or Bandcamp and just browse your favourite genre for an hour, only one hour. You will find at least one act who would take over the charts in an instant with the right label behind them. They don’t want to sign good artists because once the public hear a unique sounding artist, the record labels contact list will follow that artist even when they are no longer signed.

I’m also a dancer/bboy (Breakdancer). This is a little hobby of mine, It’s fun, I get to meet tons of great people. But try dancing with a crew in the cold, for 3 hours, and making only £20 each some days. I know that sounds amazing to some, but you’re underestimating the British weather. Body cold = Injuries = Out for a month = zero money. Some dancers do make a living from this, and I will never say don’t attempt it, if you are serious you can definitely make a living, but I aint trying to work 8 hours to get frost bite for £50 in London, that’s slavery.

Finally, I’m a Youtuber, I post videos, I’ve been doing so for a year because I love to entertain. But when a friend of mine made me come to the realization that I’m getting 20,000 views a month for a website, and making pennys, was it really worth my time? Youtube and Google will argue that before they came along we were making no money, so they are like our Saviors. But if you were getting 20,000 views anywhere else in Internet land, you will at least be making minimum wage.

I suppose I could get a 9-5 and work for a huge company, you will definitely be making money. But only enough to survive, and just enough to have you coming back for more. I personally think that’s a joke, the answer is No Mr Company. You can’t have 8 hours of my life everyday, I could think of million better things to do in that time. But, until I figure out a way to monetise my art, I am at your mercy full time work. Money runs this world, once you discover how to make it for yourself (Because believe me, there is a way) you will run the world.