Bunji Garlin
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 Bunji Garlin performs at UWI Splash in Chaguaramas, Trinidad in 2009. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ian Alvarez |
| Born | July 14, 1978 |
| Origin | Arima, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Genres | Reggae, Soca, Dancehall |
| Occupations | Musician, producer, Song-writer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Associated acts | Asylum Band |
Bunji Garlin July 14, 1978 is a Reggae Soca artist from Trinidad and Tobago. His real name is Ian Alvarez. He is of saint Lucian and Venezuelan descent. He married fellow Soca artist Fay-Ann Lyons on December 23, 2006, daughter of legendary Soca singer Superblue.[1] He is also a second cousin of singer Patrice Roberts, who performs alongside the popular Machel Montano.[2]
Bunji has won Trinidad's Soca Monarch competition on several occasions; 2002 (tied with Iwer George) with "Down in the Ghetto",[3] 2004 with "Warrior Cry",[4] 2005 with "Blaze the Fire" Both songs were produced by then band member Shawn Noel (Da Ma$tamind)[5] and 2008 with "Fiery" [6] He placed 2nd in the International Soca Monarch 2009 with Clear De Road, while his pregnant wife placed 1st with Meet Super Blue. She also won the Groovy Soca Monarch title that same night with Heavy T Bumpa.
Bunji Garlin's "Brrt" is featured on the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack.
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[edit] Discography
- The Chronicles (1999)
- Revelation (2002)
- Black Spaniard (2003)
- Graceful Vengeance (2004)
- Flame Storm (2005)
- Next Direction (2006)
- Global (2007)
- Fiery (2008)
[edit] Collaborations
- "Coofy Lie Lie" (featuring Singing Sandra) (2002)
- "Rags Don't Care" (featuring Chinese Laundry and Shurwayne Winchester) (2003)
- "Soca Bhangra" (featuring Shami) (2003)
- "Don’t Waste Water" (featuring Shurwayne Winchester) (2005)
- "The Islands" (featuring Patrice Roberts) (2005)
- "Lorraine" (featuring Explainer) (2005)
- "Move With Us" (featuring Shurwayne Winchester and Machel Montano) (2006)
- "Get Up Stand Up" (featuring T.O.K.) (2007)
- "Hardcore Loving" (featuring Rita Jones) (2007)
- "Swing it" (featuring Chris Black) (2007)
- "One Family" (featuring Freddie McGregor (2007)
- "Bring It" (featuring Lalchan Babwa (Hunter)) (2008)
- "Country Rum (featuring Neeshan Prabhoo) (2008)
- "Bring It Superstar Mix" Lalchan Babwa(Hunter) ft. Alison Hinds, Andy Singh, Bunji Garlin & Ziggy Rankin (2008)
- "That's How We Party" (featuring Busy Signal) (2005)
- "Big Blood" (featuring 3suns, Sharz) [2011]
