Ataklan

Mark Antonio Jiminez, better known by his stage name Ataklan is a Trinidadian singer-songwriter and performer primarily of the modern rapso tradition.

Ataklan has been referred to as "Trinidad's answer to Beck" and a "fiercely independent songwriter and singer and arguably the most original artist to have emerged on the island since David Rudder".

The Bucketeers had appearances on Local Talent shows including Party Time, winning best original act and scoring second place twice in a row.

[4] Ataklan's latest album saw him spending time in Jamaica to work with the likes of legendary Jamaican producer Mikie Bennett.

Ataklan has shared international stages with artists including Buju Banton, Shaggy, Bunji Garlin, Lauren Hill,[6] Baaba Maal, Finley Quaye, Nitin Sawhney, Graham Massey & the Bollywood Toolshed, and Bongo Maffin.

Ataklan has collaborated with artists including Sizzla Kalonji, Machel Montano, Alonestar, Joint Pop, $helshok, KMC, Ghetto Flex, Bunji Garlin, Mistah Shak, Levy Myaz, Choppa-Chop, Bunny Rugs of ThirdWorld, Dean Fraser and Terri Lyons.

[7] Ataklan has collaborated with the Jamtech Foundation of the RedOne Production Company to explore the phenomenon of Dubstep and Trap-Hip-Hop music, with "3Gs"[8] and "Liberty"[9] among their first released tracks.

[20] "Riddim inna Meh" – a melodious Soca song and video released for Carnival 2015 was in the top 2 of the TEMPO Cross Caribbean Countdown for 8 weeks (peak position #1).

Ataklan also wrote and performed the theme songs for the Purple Dragon International and for West Indies Cycling Team.

Trinidadian-born singer Ataklan
Ataklan at an on stage performance