Revalation’s love for music began at the age of six. During his boyhood, he continued to develop musically as a member of his school and church choirs through performing at small plays and talent shows. He decided to pursue a…read more
Archive for the ‘reggae’ Category
Music: Revalation – Serious Matters
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
Posted in British Virgin Islands, BVI, BVI Artists, chant, dancehall, reggae, roots, St. Thomas, street, USVI, 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 | Tagged: Revalation, Revalation da royal | 2 Comments »
Music: Rafijah Siano – Youngest Veteran
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
He calls himself St.Thomas’ youngest veteran. Rafijah has been performing for audiences since the age of 14, and his readiness to expel something musically shows it. Rafijah, he told me was a stage name that came to him in a vision… read more
Posted in chant, dancehall, reggae, roots, St. Thomas, USVI, 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 | Tagged: Rafijah Siano | Leave a Comment »
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 British Virgin Islands, BVI, BVI Artists, chant, dancehall, mixtapes, reggae, roots, 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 | Tagged: Ritical | 2 Comments »
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, reggae, soca, St. Croix, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands | 1 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
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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
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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
Posted in reggae, roots, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI Personalities, VI roots, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Reggae Artists, Virgin Islands Roots Reggae | 1 Comment »
Cover Story : The Making of a King – De Apostle
Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008
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 : 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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