BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – SOCA sensation Bunji Garlin, out of the twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is set for a big as he prepares to sign a new collaborative record deal with two US labels.
According to the Jamaican Observer, Bunji Garlin’s hit single Differentology (Ready For the Road) would be promoted to a pop audience through a new deal with RCA Records and VP Records.
“What it means for me is a bigger engine now to further propel what I do. It (the deal) will be on a broader scope and spectrum and allow for a wider reach for my work," Garlin explained to the Jamaican Observer about the significance of the deal.
The song, which was written by Garlin, was recorded at Black Ice studios in Trinidad, produced by Keron Thompson and released by Sheriff Music in late 2012. The track was later remixed by hot multinational producers Major Lazer for their EP, Lazers Never Die Vol 4.
The Observer also reported that the hit single peaked at number nine on the iTunes World Music Chart and was also featured in an episode of the hit ABC show, Grey's Anatomy.
“In 2013, Differentology received a Soul Train Award for Best International Performance. It also won HOT 97 FM's Battle of The Beats competition, as well as MTV Iggy's Song of the Year, “The Jamaican Observer reported.
The 35-year-old Garlin, born Ian Alvarez, admitted that he was surprised at the song's success.
"I expected it to do something, but not on the level that it is now," Garlin said.
He is currently working on several projects, including songs for his major label album debut scheduled for release late this year.
It will be his first full-length release since 2007's Global which was distributed by VP Records.
