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Archive for May, 2008

Music : Lady Passion – The Passion of Life

Posted by coremagazinevi on May 3, 2008

I speak on what I know, and what I go through because I am only human, and I know that somebody else out there is going through either what I am going through, or what I have been through, and need to know they are not alone…read more

Posted in Cruzan, St. Croix, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, reggae, soca | 1 Comment »

Music : Aaron Parillon – Get to Know

Posted by coremagazinevi on May 3, 2008

10 things you should know about Aaron Parillon formerly “Grime-A” Hustlaz Ministry.  I’m the New Breed of Hip Hop. I’m so focus on music I listen to beats all day…read more

Posted in BVI, BVI Artists, British Virgin Islands, VI Artists, VI Music, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, hip hop, mixtapes, street | Leave a Comment »

Music : Lydia – Todo A Su Tiempo

Posted by coremagazinevi on May 3, 2008

This Puerto Rican born, Virgin Islands raised talent has a performance history as long and as varied as her musical influences. Lydia’s life has revolved around the arts from a very tender age…read more

Posted in Puerto Rican Virgin Islanders, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands | 1 Comment »

Music : Billy Blasta – Still Riding

Posted by coremagazinevi on May 3, 2008

Real recognize real and Billy Blasta is as real as they come.  Straight out of “The Ghettos” of  St. Thomas   Paul   M.  Pearson Gardens to be specific, Blasta’s foundation is hood so he’s determine to take it back to the streets…read more

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Music : Jalena – Not A Gimmick

Posted by coremagazinevi on May 2, 2008

Jalena is white and of German decent, but if you ask Jalena she would quickly tell you that only her parents are from Germany and she is a Tortolian born & raised…read more

Posted in BVI, BVI Artists, British Virgin Islands, Calypso, VI Artists, VI Music, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, soca | Leave a Comment »

Music : Sweet-Ta’ Band – Sweeta in de Area

Posted by coremagazinevi on May 2, 2008

The Sweet-Ta’ Band is a new group on the VI calypso scene with a seasoned sound that rivals more established groups.  With the release of their debut album “Sweet-Ta’ In De Area”, the Sweet-Ta’   Band is well poised to…read more

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Music : Maurice – Hollywood Status

Posted by coremagazinevi on May 2, 2008

Maurice is a talented R&B artist with a sultry voice and the looks to back it up.  This rising star already has tracks on movie soundtracks: The Protector, Derailed, and Afro Samurai…read more

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Music : Byron Bash – BBO Music

Posted by coremagazinevi on May 2, 2008

Pride and persistence is a brief description of the musical talent that is Byron “Byron Bash” Osborne. If anyone can say they have been there and done that, it’s…read more

Posted in Calypso, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, soca | Leave a Comment »

Music : Ras Iba – Good Vibes

Posted by coremagazinevi on May 1, 2008

Iba began his professional music career as a lead singe for reggae bands like Frontline and The Survivors.  However, it wasn’t until after his contribution to the 2001 Talking Roots collaboration CD that this…read more

Posted in Cruzan, St. Croix, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI roots, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Reggae Artists, Virgin Islands Roots Reggae, reggae, roots | Leave a Comment »

Music : Ras Bumpa – Humble Soldier

Posted by coremagazinevi on May 1, 2008

Substance, authenticity, lyrics and genuine vibes all describe the music of Ras B.U.M.P.A. aka EvahBless.  His determination to make quality music has taken him from underdog to…read more

Posted in St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI roots, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Reggae Artists, Virgin Islands Roots Reggae, reggae, roots | Leave a Comment »