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
Archive for the ‘VI Personalities’ Category
Music: Jam Tyme – Keepers of the Flame
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
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: Jam Tyme, JamBand, Old Members of Jam Band | 1 Comment »
Music: Revalation – Serious Matters
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
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
Posted in BVI, BVI Artists, British Virgin Islands, 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, chant, dancehall, reggae, roots, street | 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 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, chant, dancehall, reggae, roots | 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 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: Ritical | 2 Comments »
Music: Rashawn Ross – Versatile
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
Rashawn Ross was first introduced to music in the 3rd grade at the Ulla F. Muller Elementary School under the direction of Joe Francis where he honestly only chose to play the trumpet because that was what all the other boys wanted to play. His love for music came from his mom and dad; they introduced him to Teddy Pendergrass, Freddie Jackson and groups like Earth Wind and Fire… read more
Posted in St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Jazz | Tagged: 21st Century Band, Dave Mathews Band, Dave Matthews Band, Rashawn Ross | Leave a Comment »
Music: Ron Blake – Mastering the Art
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
Ron Blake is a prominent jazz saxophonist and a seasoned member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live Band. Growing up in the Virgin Islands, Ron’s musical talent was nurtured under the directorship of: Johnny LaMotta, Martha Scott, Eric Christian, Ari Arri, Leroy Trotman, Mr. Schulterbrandt, Zora, Austin Venzen, Chubby Lockhart, Georgia Francis and Charles Cox…read more
Posted in Band, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Jazz | Tagged: 21st Century Band, Mack Avenue, Ron Blake | 1 Comment »
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: Interscope, Konvict Music, R. City, Rock City, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas | 13 Comments »
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 : 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 St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI Personalities, VI roots, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Reggae Artists, Virgin Islands Roots Reggae, reggae, roots | 1 Comment »
