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Evolution Mas 2009 Band Launch ... "Temptations"
Date: Friday 4th July 2008
Location: Zen nightclub. Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
Promotions: Evolution Mas
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There’s no doubt that Carnival is an-ever growing industry. This fact is being made even more obvious every year as Mas Bands launch earlier, in order to capitalize on the enthusiasm of Carnival Junkies worldwide. Kicking off the Carnival 2k9 previews was the band Evolution who premiered their presentation entitled, “Temptations” at the Zen Nightclub.

The presentation commenced at about 11:30pm, with female models emerging from what appeared to be a glass cage on a smoke filled stage. As the models emerged from the dark, it was soon discovered (much to the shock of some attendees and to the delight of others) that the models were outfitted in tops comprising of only body paint. Some say artistic decision, some say interesting eye candy, however the crowd was very attentive as the female models did a choreographed dance from the catwalk to Zen’s bar top and back, making good use of their bodies and the paint.

The 16 section presentation consisted of various uniquely coloured costumes and headpieces with corresponding theme section titles e.g. Allure, Guilty Pleasures, Chocolate Indulgence, Fetish and Ladies of the Night. Most notably were the sections “Erotic Bondage” (an S&M like section, complete with whips for effect), the Lady Marmaladesque section “Tease” and “Jewels of Desire”, which all received great crowd responses.

At the end of the presentation, all of the section models returned to display the entire collection of male and female costumes. They did so while parading to Machel feat. Pitbull and Lil' Jon mega hit “Defense (The Anthem Remix)”... (hey, you can’t miss with a Machel tune). Also, we must mention the presence of Umba and Akil of 96.1 WEFM (who are also a part of the Evolution Mas crew) and Whitney Husbands of Synergy TV, who modeled a costume in the section “Burning Ecstasy”.

Evolution prides itself as being a band that gives young as well as internationally based designers a forum to display their talent and break into the T&T Carnival market. This year is no different with “Temptations” as the band boasts design contributions from designers out of New York, Toronto and Barbados.

All the best in tempting the masses for Carnival 2k9 ... Trini Jungle Juice will definitely see you on the road!

Later will be greater,
Damian for TJJ

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