Once again Band Launch season has fallen upon us. In other words, it is time for one of the most crucial decisions us masqueraders will have to make: Costume choice.
As much as we would all love to play in Frontline and own the road as a ‘Frontline diva’, there are only just so many costumes to go around. Annnnd just so much money that we can pelt out.
Now, props to all the FL divas out there who believe that Carnival is a sacred event and treat it with due reverence. But…there are the lesser known, not as glamourous, who make up the majority of the band.
We would like to introduce you to the FL diva’s step-sister, Backline Brenda. Though we may not be as opulent, we still think we have lots to offer, including non-stop vybz. Now before you completely write-off being a Brenda, or steups when you realize your favorite FL costume has sold out, allow us to show you the pros of being a Backline Brenda.
Super Frontline or Super Broke?
No one ever complained about having a lil’ bit more change in their pocket. And in this case, the less you spend on your costume, the more yuh could spend on yuh glam! So go all out on those nails, make-up and extra accessories. Before you know it, you wouldn’t need a Frontline costume to look like a Frontline diva.
No extra back-age
If a Vodka and Redbull giving you all the wings that you’ll ever need come Monday and Tuesday, you would never have to worry about carrying around those big FL wings. Not only do they get heavy and annoying, but time you turn around twice you’ve probably already hit about 5 masqueraders in dey face too.
No pressure
Despite being told months in advance to start going to the gym, it is a month to carnival and you still find yourself sitting in your office, having 3 with slight for breakfast. But to be honest, if you’re a Brenda, does it really matter? With the increased level of skimpiness that we see with the FL these days, 9/10 times your body has to be ON in order to be a FL diva. However, us Brendas tend to have a bit more safety, and well, coverage, when it comes to our costumes. Now, we not saying yuh have to be sloppy, but we just saying you don’t have to have a Body by Imran either.
There’s definitely nothing wrong with being a Backline Brenda. The tale that Frontline divas have more fun has long been outlived and it’s about time that we all recognize this and embrace our true Backline majesty. So trade in those large headpieces and slip on your crown and go forth to rule the road like us Brendas were truly meant to.
