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Music: Ritical – Positivity

Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008

First out of the scene is Ritical, a singer from Virgin Gorda who has played throughout the Virgin Islands and scored several hits in his seven year career. Love is at the base of his music. Not romantic love or lustfulness — but the kind… read more

Posted in BVI, BVI Artists, British Virgin Islands, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, VI roots, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Dancehall, Virgin Islands Reggae Artists, Virgin Islands Roots Reggae, chant, dancehall, mixtapes, reggae, roots | Tagged: | 2 Comments »

Cover Story: R. City – Rock City – Inevitable

Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008

If there is ever a true story that tells of success through perseverance and dedication, I will show you one more from our little island. Enter to the main stage Timothy and Theron Thomas. This duo of creative genius has taken the…read more

Posted in BVI, BVI Artists, British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, hip hop, mixtapes, street | Tagged: , , , , , | 13 Comments »

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

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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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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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Music : Project Groundation Massive – DJ Child

Posted by coremagazinevi on March 30, 2008

California has long been a major tour stop for many Virgin Islands Reggae artists. In the Northern city of Oakland in the Bay Area, a group called Project Groundation, have been making epic moves in the global DJ community with their award winning mixes. With a roster spanning… read more

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