Tribe... Take Me To 2K12 Review

Before beginning the review I would like to state to those who regularly comment about what expertise i have to be doing costume reviews that I am a costume with an opinion and my opinions are not being shared to influence others decisions about a particular or anything.
Also I would like to thank Saucy of Trinidad Carnival Diary for the pictures.

On to the review and we begin with:

Cancun- Individual

Cancun

I must say at first glance I think big bird. The feathers are a mixture of dull blue and pretty blue and the pretty blue does not accent the dull blue and the green feathers highlight the dull ones, however, big and feathers is carnival and I cannot say that I didn't look at the costume and smile. The beading is beautiful on both bra and belt and would look stunning when the sun hits it. The shape of the belt is also something nice but I don't think the hanging beads to the front are enough. Maybe just me.

Front line

Cancun

So Tribe; other than the extra feathers and wired bra what is the difference between the individual and the front line? Shouldn't the individual be just that. An Individual! Lighting probably does wonders because I know these feathers not all that different from the individual. Other than that though it is a nice costume I do like the head to shoulder transition it is smooth and pretty and though like a bird by the shoulder it adds to the effect.

Male

Cancun

One of the worse costumes I have ever seen. The headband looks like piece of cloth wrapped around the head and that "chest piece" thing looks like a bag strap. This costume is poor and ridiculous.

Cyprus- Individual

Cyprus

Love this costume! The detail is amazing, from the intricate feather and bead working on the monokini to the feather and kite thing in the back. The headpiece is quite unique not sure about it's practicality on the road with the wind and it's proximity to the mouth however it is beautiful and something to be appreciated. The accessories to the costume are also amazing and bring out the aesthetic of the costume especially the feathers to the feet.

Front line

Cyprus

Another unique costume! Detail again is amazing! The monokini is a great mix of wire and material; the bra gives the appearance that it was knitted and the monokini connection is really creative nice to see that it is at the neck as well, the jewelling is just dazzling can't wait to see this on the road! The backpiece though just the regular feather contraption makes the great detail of the monokini stand out, the designers of this costume really put some thought into their work. 

Male

Cyprus

This costume passes for those guys who settle for just a shorts and a band. But if this costume had a chest piece that had effort in it instead of the necklace it would be a stand out male costume.

Dubai- Individual

Dubai

Visually appealing. Very creative and the colours all seem to work well with each other. Hopefully this individual get its own space on the road because this costume definitely needs its own space.

Frontline

Dubai

All reviews I have seen this problem brought up already but literally its ridiculous to have two sections of the same colour but you can look at it as those who didn't get into South Beach can choose Dubai. The tail is a very cool addition to this costume but i guess this is for the ladies who don't wine on anyone or loves the front-to-front position wine. The bra detailing is insufficient and looks like their was a material shortage.

Male

Dubai

Fail. Big fail. On to the next one

Fiji - Individual

Fiji

Costume is amazing but looking at it as a individual costume something seems missing. The style of the headpiece is nice and effective and the beading of the bra is really intricate and well done. The colour combo is beautiful but something is missing.

Frontline

Fiji

Actually at first i thought this was the individual costume. This costume is "Gawjuss" and amazing. Literrally!!!!! The arm pieces attached to the headpiece is unique and it actually seems practical because the model worked this costume on stage with her hands in the air showing the its not affecting the stability of the headpiece. Love the extra part of the costume by the stomach area its adds what was missing from the individual costume. The belt is a tad bit skimpy but its very pretty.

Male

Fiji

Sigh. Don't even like the colour of the shorts. Could have been teal. The chest piece looks something like Amazon male from last year and instead of it being improved it looks worse. Atleast the headpiece is nt a simple band around the head.

Ibiza- Individual

Ibiza

I am in love with the colour red for carnival when used properly an here it has been used properly. The shape of the headpiece and the backpack is different and the monokini style connecting to the bottom piece is ingenius. Very nice costume.

Frontline

Ibiza

Love Love Love Love Love this section. Although it looks like scorpio re-invented, ignoring that fact it is a hot section. Really love the different monokini design and once again the red is flamming. One of the most stand out costumes in the collection.

Male

Ibiza

This costume actually looks like some thought was put into it. You can see the matador vision behind and i would say is definitely better than the other male costume thus far. Again red costume  is always a one I am interested in so clearly stands out from the rest.

Johannesburg- Frontline and Backline

Johannesburg

Peter Elias clearly brought it home with this costume. Its not as nehkeed as the rest and the use of an animal print and to have it looking as fierce as this costume is is very creative.The collar is not too much but not too little and the whole costume wasn't over done with feathers. Only problem is that the belt could have a little more substance to it because it can pass for just a bathsuit. Also the model did justice to this costume and portrayed it very well.

Male

Johannesburg

Very nice indeed again Mr.Elias. This designer clearly recognizes that males also are involved in carnival. He diverts away from the board shorts and provides and spandex animal print shorts for the fellas and the chest piece is cool. I don't know what the piece of material the model has his hand is for but that can be left home lol.

Las Vegas- Individual

Las Vegas

If I am not mistaken but a decorated panty seems lazy to me. Vegas is all about lights and colour and this costume has none at all. The headpiece design is very nice and the back pack looks a little Izumi Clan.

Frontline

Las Vegas

Actually love the idea of the shorts instead of the panty but I am sure many ladies would ask if there is a panty or thong option lol. Futhermore, I actually prefer this costume design than the individual because of it looks more finished. Hope the connector from the bra to the waistband is adjustable so it can provide the effect fopr each masquerader.

Male

Las Vegas

Really thought this was Johannesburg option B male costume. Also since basically all the males are receiving is a board shorts why have the same two colours of a board shorts as two different sections? This costume looks out of place because I don't see Vegas or any relation to female costume.

Manhattan- Individual

Manhattan

Steups. I really nearly did not see a difference. Tribe? It looks like you got lazy there is no real difference between your individual and your frontline besides the bra. Where is the creativity as this also looks like Ice Warriors bigger sister. The bra shape is cool. Don't have much to say about this costume.

Frontline

Manhattan

This costume is just  "bleh". It is pretty but same comments as the individual.

Male

Manhattan

Again, how is this manhattan male? Seriously Tribe. There is no black in the manhattan female, so why the whole male costume is black? Besides that the costume is decent but its carnival and that hat is a bad idea to me.

Rio- Individual

Rio

Clearly somebody didn't watch the movie Rio for inspiration. Colour is Rio using one colour on this costume was a big mistake it does not represent this destination at all. Yellow? It looks like big bird breaking out of her shell and showing her sexy side.

Frontline

Rio

Again Tribe. If it was not for the wire bra I would not have realised this was a different costume.

Male

Rio

This costume is just ok. Atleast a chest piece was designed.

Santorini- Individual

Santorini

The arm pieces look awkard but the costume is looks well detailed and being a fan of the monokini i would say this one is nicely done ignoring the fact that its the product of Osage and Amazon having sex.

Frontline

Santorini

Had enough of stating the same thing.

Male

Santorini

Sigh.. Another fail. Looks like another replica of Amazon male last year.

South Beach- Individual

South Beach

Gawjusss.. Love this costume. The style of the bra, the colours, the headpiece, the backpack. Wicked costume.

Frontline

South Beach

Still in love with frontline option as the individual one.

South Beach- Male

South Beach

I guess the males nehkeed also bcuz this medallion and a shorts is a complete failure.

St. Tropez - Individual

St. Tropez

Wow!!! lol first thing i said when i saw this costume. Its large and needs a lot of space ont he road. The hot pink is sick and the costume design is awesome. The model carried this costume professionally on stage therefore it is practical. Wicked costume.

Frontline

St. Tropez

Very pretty costume. It looks like it can fit in with any Harts section for its prettyness. Love the design of the backpack and the costume is not that naked.

Male

St. Tropez

Generic Male costume. Bleh.

Generally the female costumes are naked but very very pretty. Although there were alot of remixes Tribe would still sell out because costumes are only half of what makes carnival, band service and experience is the other part and they seem to have that down.

As for the males, I feeling like the designers realised that they play mas also the night before the launch.

New Music

Shall Marshall - Doh Drop D Flag!!! Dis song too hot for the road!!! Drop it, Yuh Mad!!!

JW & Blaze - And Iz Dat!!!! Same riddim as shall's doh drop d flag.

Comment and vote which song tops which!!!!!

Yuma Zodeak Costume Review

Yuma!!!!! I would first like to say this is my band and i love their vibe everything. Our whole crew is registered in Yuma in various sections but for this review i would be unbias and true to my opinion eliminating the fact that this is my band of choice.

Zodeak represents the different horoscopes.







To kick it off we have:

Oracle: a person or agency considered to be a source of wise counsel or prophetic opinion, predictions or precognition of the future, inspired by the gods. The oracle is the leader of all horoscopes so surely this may 90% be the first band in the line up.

Frontline: Love the bra on this piece its different and i like it! The beading for this whole costume is beautiful but the backpack is a bit much it starts out really beautiful but the traily bits at the end is questionable. Maybe it would be redeemed on the road but till then...too much.

Backline: This costume is very nice. The purple colour is beautiful. The headpice is really nice with the embellishment of stones on the crown of it and the beautiful shade of purple on it with the peacock feathers adding an "esque-ness" to it. The bra is very well detailed. The belt is tiny but very well decorated.

Male: I truly love this costume. The belt is unique, and the chest piece is different. This styling of chest piece is familiar in Yuma though. The headpiece is simple but generally this costume is a great costume.

Capricorn: December 22 - January 19
Frontline: Headpiece is nice, like the detail at the crown of the head and the mix of colours. Other than that what makes this costume stand out from its Bl? the sleeves..though i most commend the uniqueness of the idea...does serve its purpose but not to an efficient extent there is no real difference between Fl and Bl other than the headpiece and the sleeves where in other costumes there is a backpack or a special bra or something to spice it up.

Backline: As said before, this costume is the frontline without the sleeves and a smaller headpiece. The frontliners of this section should not be happy with this whilst th backline babes should be happy.

Male: Heapiece as horns stick to the theme but its ugly lol. Same chest piece design as the orcla costume but the incorporation of the sea goat on it is cool and also on the belt. The costume could have had more effect if the colour was different to me.

Aquarius: January 20 - February 18
Frontline: This word is becoming a trend with yuma but...unique much? Netting adds a beautifullll effect to the costume some might say its odd but its so in a very good way. The blue just gives off a showy effect that screams "watch me" and the headpiece jus adds to this. This costume is AMAZING!

Backline: This costume is hot. The shade of blue is verrrrryyyyyyy pretty. and with this costume there is a clear distinction between bl and fl without the bl being under-produced. The nettin on the shoulders, bra, belt and foot-piece is very shiny and this would make this costume sparkle on the road.

Male: This costume is ridiculous. Come on man. The headpiece, the chest piece. This beautiful shade of blue to me has been wasted on a rather low-creativity costume.

Pisces: February 19 - March 20
Frontline: Like the corset design with the lavish headpiece and backpack but the beads, though pretty, tend to look like seaweeds and i can't help but get that thought out my mind when i see this costume.

Backline: Another blue costume but its still hot. The mix of colours (blue and purple) for the beads is verrryyy nice. This costume has alot of beads. very welll. the belt is full of beads, the bra is full of beads. the only downfall of this costume is the minnature headpiecce. like seriously yuma. This isn't pretty at all.

Male: Hmmmm it is surely clearly that they are trying to project their theme well but the inclusion of fins everywhere. Too many details on this one Yuma. But this costume is ok. The chest piece is another familiar shape for the band. Nice shade of blue also.

Aries: March 21 -April 19
Female: This gray costume is BEAUTIFUL!!!! WOW yuma. The ram is displayed in the headpiece and the bra is very well detailed and so is the belt. very well done costume YUMA.

Male: The shoulder piece for this costume is a really cool detail and the shape of the headpiece represents the ram which is the animal for this sign. Well done on that part but besides that... thats about it.

Taurus: April 20 - May 20
Frontline: This is a Fl costume!!!!! Screamssssss STOP AND STARE! The play on colours with the headpiece and backpack adds a rich look to the already beautiful costume; the bra is to die for!!! Love the uniqueness of it, this costume is a really beautiful and detailed costume and the effort that im sure was spent on it paid off in full!

Backline: This tauraus costume is HOTTTT!!!! the bra is veryyyy well made. The detailing of the belt is awesome and The headpiece still maintains the theme in it. BTW have you seen this costume in the bmobile add???? Looks even better. This model owns this costume.

Male: Costume is nice when it comes to creativity. The horns in the headpiece was executed well and the chest piece is very creative. The foot piece is not just a simple foot piece so kudos to the designer. I can see this costume looking well on the road!!!!

Gemini: May 21 - June 21
Female: The different shades of green in the headpiece of very nice. The bra has a nice detailing to it especially to the centre of it. The belt is very small. This costume is Bleh!!!!

Cancer: June 22 - July 22

Female: *Jaw Drops* is this a backline? Just a backpack and this costume would have upgraded to FL status. At first i thought this costume was a monokini until i realised that it was just a design of the costume hanging from the neck piece. Great detail. The bra is sssoooo creative with the coral effect of it of a crab. Alot of stones on this costume. The belt is not too extravagant but it works. Thumbs up to this bl costume. No offence but the model does not do this costume justice. In the camp this costume is astonishing.

Male: I adore this costume, and to make it even better it is my horoscope. The red of the pants is very nice and this costume definitely shows that the animal representing this sign is a crab through the belt, the claws of the chest piece and if u go to the mas camp you would see at the back there is a crab back. To me this is a perfect costume. Love this. 

Leo: July 23 - August 22

Frontline: Yuma wow eh! Creative much?! From head to toe this is fierce! Fur on the costume and it lookin sweet...headpiece rather risky but it adds to the aura this costume no doubt creates. Lion is surely embodied in this costume. The back need it own sentence that is PRESSURE tlk bout EXPOSEEEE!!!!!!! Yuma alyuh ovr do it on dis 1 in a gd way.

Backline: We'll ignore the headpiece of this costume since it has been a topic of conversation since YUMA's launch. The fur of this costume makes the costume feel authentic and the detailin of the bra and the material hanging from it makes the costume even more original. The belt has the lion-flavour in it.

Male: Costume is to die for when it comes to lack of creativity in male costumes. Although the headpiece isn't that appealing, i would definitely say that it is very creative. Look closely at the chest piece and you would see Leo's animal head. Awesome. The fabric feels so real another great choice. Excellent costume.

Virgo: August 23 - September 22

Monokini: Don't have much to say about this costume but the difference of the colour of feathers in the headpiece is very different and nice. The bra detailin is nice and love the monokini. The belt is has a beautiful design with the rings on it with a pretty amount of beads hanging from it.

Male: This costume is "ite" but  really don't understand it. Its confusing.

Libra: September 23 - October 22

Frontline: **Jaw drops** Headpiece...bawls...bra...bawls....belt screams....entire costume **deads** This costume is hawttttt!!!!!!!!! Loveee the detail on this though as i say not enough beads i love the little intricate single out thing goin on with the beading its realllyyyy gorgeous. Skimpy in sexy 4 d road!

Backline: Headpiece *Jaw drops*, YUMA u have my jaw only dropping. The headpiece on this is large. A backline with a headpiece this large? YUMA this is value for money. This bra is very very very different. Very different design of bra. This bra would sprakle in the sun. The belt is very well worked up. Very good details with the topaz stones.

Male: Another familiar pattern of the chest piece for males. Costume is simple and safe, thats about it. Its not ugly but its not to die for.

Scorpio: October 23 - November 21

Frontline: Agen....Yuma wow eh! Scorpion effect is surely there.

Backline: Sigh... YUMA you are overdoing it. lol this costume is "FYAH". The wildness of the feathers on the headpices showcases the stingers of a scorpion. The Stones on the bra reminds me of strawberries lol. If you look closely to the top of left bra and the bottom of the right bra both have stingers coming out of it. Great detail. The belt is very well filled with stones.

Male: At first i was skeptical about this costume but when i saw it in the mas camp, it was perfect. The red is flaming, although the pants is the same as Caner's. The chest piece looks like too much but in the mas camp the stones on them glisten and I wanted this costume. As for the headpiece, i'm confused lol but very well costume.

Sagittarius: November 22 - December 21

Female: Besides the skin tone colour of this costume it is very very very very creative. The mohawk effect of this costume is fierce. The ponytail effect is very very very fierce and sticks to the sagittarius theme. The bra has a very cute detailing and the wrap which replaces the belt is nice for those ladies who like more coverage.

Male: I strongly dislike this costume. Thats about it.