Explore years of original Julianspromos coverage, from Soca music and artist interviews to Carnival highlights, performances, festivals and Caribbean entertainment history.
Freaks Mas Kicks Off Miami Carnival 2013
Freaks Mas kicked off its 2013 Miami Carnival season with a colorful band launch as the Natural Freaks organization continued expanding its identity from Caribbean entertainment into full Carnival mas.
Inside “Savage Paradise”: Kaios & Phoenix Prepare for New York Carnival 2013
Chandy visits the Brooklyn mas camp behind “Savage Paradise” as Kaios International and Phoenix International prepare for New York Carnival 2013.
TNT Boys Unveils “The Future Is Now” for New York Carnival 2013
TNT Boys Mas Band unveiled “The Future Is Now” ahead of New York Carnival 2013, beginning a season that band leader Derek Beckles later remembered as a first-place year.
L&B Soca City Unveils “Desire of the Hearts” for New York Carnival 2013
L&B Soca City unveiled “Desire of the Hearts” ahead of New York Carnival 2013, introducing its costumes before the band headed toward Eastern Parkway.
Greenz United Unveils “Ravish” for New York Carnival 2013
Greenz United Mas unveiled “Ravish” for New York Carnival 2013 as the Grenadian-rooted Brooklyn band continued growing from its T-shirt beginnings into a full costume mas organization.
Sesame Flyers Goes “Vogue” for New York Carnival 2013
Sesame Flyers celebrated its 30th anniversary with Vogue – The Carnival Edition, unveiling its 2013 New York Carnival costumes at PACPLEX in Brooklyn.
Freaks NY Unveils “Aquaria” for New York Carnival 2013
Freaks NY unveiled its ocean-inspired “Aquaria” presentation at Pulse 48 in Brooklyn on June 8, 2013, ahead of the band’s second season on Eastern Parkway.
Natural Freaks RIO Showcase 2012: Animal Instincts for Miami Carnival
Natural Freaks unveiled its RIO presentation in Brooklyn ahead of Miami Carnival 2012, featuring Fatal Angels’ Animal Instincts and original Julianspromos coverage hosted by Sheniele “Vivaa” Dodson.
Inside Karma Mas Camp Ahead of New York Carnival 2012
Step inside Karma Carnival Band’s Brooklyn mas camp in 2012 as the crew prepares costumes and presentations ahead of New York’s West Indian American Day Carnival.
Freaks NY Launches “Illusion” Ahead of Its 2012 Eastern Parkway Debut
Freaks NY unveiled its “Illusion” presentation at a June 17, 2012 Brooklyn band launch, with Vivaa and Intrigue Lane hosting Julianspromos’ coverage and Julian C. Hackett shooting and editing the footage, before the band made its Eastern Parkway debut and finished third in Adult Large Band.
Ramajay Mas Takes Flight with “WINGS” for New York Carnival 2012
Ramajay Mas unveiled its WINGS presentation in Brooklyn on June 10, 2012, before taking first place in the Adult Large Band competition at New York Carnival on Eastern Parkway.
Borokeete USA Celebrates “Caribbean Uniqueness” for New York Carnival 2012
Borokeete International USA unveiled “Caribbean Uniqueness” at its June 8, 2012 Brooklyn band launch, with Intrigue Lane hosting Julianspromos’ coverage and Julian C. Hackett shooting and editing the footage.
Sesame Flyers “Fire & Ice” Band Launch | New York Carnival 2012
Sesame Flyers International unveiled its Fire & Ice presentation in Brooklyn on May 3, 2012, before taking the costumes to Eastern Parkway and finishing second in New York Carnival’s Adult Large Band competition.