Jun 19, 2013
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Posts tagged: Carnival 2013

Ready For Di Road: Watch Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology” Video

Words by Jesse Serwer—

Bunji Garlin Differentology

The video for Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology” is one of the most anticipated ever from a soca artist. “Differentology” was the breakout tune of Trinidad’s carnival season, a season which has already produced some memorable, high-concept videos that have stepped up the game for soca visuals. Months have passed since Carnival hype died down, but the hype surrounding “Differentology” has only grown. Even The Guardian has taken notice, naming it first in a list of “Essential summer jams for 2013.” Throw in the fact that the video was shot (and publicized) back in the afterglow of carnival in February, and you have the biggest soca story in mont

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Mixtape Mondays: Green Lion Crew x Kabaka Pyramid, Hipsters Don’t Dance, DJ Select

Words by DJ Theory —

MM 41

Sliding into another week of Mixtape Mondays, we’re treated to three different takes on carnival and reggae music. From undiluted roots to crossover anthems to sure-shot soca, the vibes cyan done.

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Japanese Soca? Carnival Flavor “Jump Up” For Trinidad

Words by Jesse Serwer—

Japanese soca video Carnival Flavor

If you’re reading this site right now, we trust you’re well aware of Japanese folks’ unique enthusiasm for—and uncanny ability to emulate aspects of—dancehall culture. Well, a Japanese crew called Carnival Flavor have just opened a whole ‘nother can of rum-soaked, flag-waving worms with their “Jump Up” video.

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LargeUp Presents: Jillionaire’s “Fog Up D Place” Carnival 2013 Mix

Words by LargeUp Crew—

LargeUp Presents Carnival 2013 Fog Up D Place Mixed by Jillionaire


Road Movies: Eight Soca Videos For Trinidad Carnival

Words by Kimberly Burgess—

Machel Fog video

If you’re ready for Carnival, but can’t revel in the bacchanal of Trinidad & Tobago’s second-to none annual street party (the best street party in the world, in our opinion) today and tomorrow, these videos are sure to make you feel as if you touched di road! Watch some of the best (and worst) Trini soca clips released during the run-up to this week’s Carnival, from Machel Montano, the Roy Cape All-Stars & Blaxx and more. (And, for even more soca madness, download LargeUp’s Fog Up D Place mixtape from Major Lazer’s Jillionaire).

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Mixtape Mondays: Jillionaire, Walshy Fire, King Ivier x Chronixx + Max Glazer x Chronixx

Words by DJ Theory —

MM 33

BIG week here at Mixtape Mondays. From the farm to the streets, we’re keeping it 100 and holding a meds (at the same damn time) while leaving room to reason with one of our favorite new artists and prepare for the wildest street party on Earth. Just another Monday around here…

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