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Music: Jam Tyme – Keepers of the Flame

Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008

When it comes to filling a void, the former members of Jam Band know what it takes and know exactly what the people want. They took the year of 2007…read more

Posted in BVI, BVI Artists, Band, Calypso, St. Croix, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, soca | Tagged: , , | 1 Comment »

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 : 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

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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 : 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

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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

Posted in Calypso, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Music, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Record Label, Virgin Islands Studio, reggae, soca | Leave a Comment »

Music : What’s De Latest – Rancho

Posted by coremagazinevi on March 30, 2008

Coming out of Ras Valley, Rock City Building 22, the ‘Ring-tone’ master has been involved in music since E.B. Oliver Elementary. After linking up with his down stairs neighbor last year; cutting edge producer Bosco of Beat-Down Beats, Rancho has been applying the pressure… read more

Posted in Calypso, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, soca | 2 Comments »

Music : Changez International – Badjoe

Posted by coremagazinevi on March 19, 2008

Born in St. Thomas, and raised in Estate Thomas, Allison ‘Badjoe’ Trotman is now one of the premier Caribbean DJ’s of the Mid East and prominent radio personality of the Hampton Roads area of Virginia… read more

Posted in Calypso, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Dancehall, Virgin Islands Sound Systems, soca | Leave a Comment »

MVG Productions Malvern Gumbs

Posted by coremagazinevi on March 15, 2008

Malvern Gumbs is a veteran trumpet player who has traveled with the world renowned Manhattans. As a seasoned singer, Malvern has made appearances at the… read more

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The Future – JDPP Jammerz

Posted by coremagazinevi on March 15, 2008

The JDPP Jammerz took this past carnival by storm with their popular hit “The Bunny Train”.  The winning combination of light hearted lyrics, catchy dance moves, eight energetic students, as well as a huge… read more

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