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Archive for April, 2008

Music : Young Mystic – Niyorah

Posted by coremagazinevi on April 9, 2008

Bless with a naturally melodic voice, Niyorah, born Nigel Olivacce, is a crucial reggae artist hailing from the island of St. Thomas. After the release of his sophomore solo album Purification Session Niyorah remains focus as a maturing roots reggae…read more

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Music : The People’s Choice – Jahman

Posted by coremagazinevi on April 9, 2008

I grew up with my Grandmother, and she used to go to church every Sunday and I could remember we used to sing, my grandmother, my sister, and me, before, during, and after church and all, and that was my favorite part… read more

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Cover Story : The Making of a King – De Apostle

Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008

De Apostle St. Croix Virgin Islands Reggae, Dancehall, and Roots Artist

I started professionally in the music industry at the age of thirteen. In high-school, I garnered my first air time on the radio played by DJ Poppy Pops, called ‘Good Morning Sisters and Brothers’ which was a social commentary. It was talking about the murder rate in the Virgin Islands from a ghetto youth perspective, this allowed a lot of people to relate… read more

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Fashion : Cruzan Goddess – Kenya Eugene

Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008

Well I always loved to sing, and realized my passion for it since I was in Head Start. My first memory of singing before an audience was at four years old in Marley Head start. I remember telling my teacher Mrs. Weeks that I was going to be a famous singer when I grew up! But I only decided to pursue fashion recently about two years ago… read more

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Commentary : Going the Distance – Bruce Sewer

Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008

As a youth growing up in Kirwan Terrace Projects, I always enjoyed watching triathlons on TV and I always wanted to become a tri-athlete.  With hard work and support from: my parents Alvin Sewer and Brenda Mitchell, my coach and mentor… read more

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Fashion : Ahmadz Fashion – Jamal Drummond

Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008

He is an Innovative Fashion Designer with his upcoming couture line of fashion entitled AhmadZ; who is also strongly skilled in the arts of Makeup, Hair Styling and part time Modeling. Born in Bronx, New York but raised, and is presently living on the Big Island of St. Croix U.S.V.I… read more

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Music : Beware of the Edge – Ripper

Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008

Ripper is a rapper unlike most from the Caribbean because he raps in a style I like to call Island Hop as opposed to the traditional Yankee style most islanders use when they rap. When you take the wildness of calypso… read more

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Music : The Prodigy – Smokey B

Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008

I get alot of strength from these man I live around, and all I do is put rhythm and rhymes together of what we do and how we feel, you know. For example, ‘Jah Love’ was inspired by Nyorah after I dealt with him on a vibes, the words came easy, you know… read more

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Music : Beat Down Beats – Bosco

Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008

Bosco has been involved in the VI music scene since the age of 18, playing in all major bands in the Virgin Islands. From Imaginations, Milo and the Kings to the Violators and the Wrecking Crew, Seventeen+ and Jamband, his musical and industry experience cannot be questioned… read more

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Music : The Stalwart – Tony T

Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008

Tony T leaned back in his chair and replied confidently, “that inspiration comes directly from family”. He started explaining that his Dad was a deejay, and was well known for the end of the year parties out in Old TuTu… read more

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