April 2025 - New Collaborations and Content

April is National Poetry Month (US). It was an interesting month. I had quite a few rejections from publishers. However, as my granny would have said - when one door closes, another opens. I linked with two extraordinary poets and I am enjoying creating spoken word recordings. Also, I participated in a poetry challenge in Papi's Poetry Corner MVP which required poets to post a video daily. I was inspired and started sharing daily poetry reels on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Here's my April report.

Everscribe Magazine
My poem, Needing Someone, has been published in Issue No. 7, Littera Novus, of Everscribe Magazine. It’s on page 58. https://everscribemag.com/issue-7

Pulse Poetry Magazine
The April 2025 issue of Pulse Poetry Magazine features I Owe a Poem on page 5 and Fears on pages 11 and 12. Other Virgin Islands poets include Akin Chinnery of page 4, Toyer Fahie on page 17 and Nelly Vee on pages 24, 25 and 26.

Calling All Poets Series
April 4, 2025: The April 4 edition of Calling All Poets Series online reading had feature performances by Janet Kaplan and Ethan Sirotko. I shared hollow grave and a lit candle during the open mic.

The Fertile Brains
April 6, 2025: I shared Healthy Choices - Healthy Community at this reading.

Cultivating Voices Live Poetry
April 6, 2025: The features were Pam Muller, Rachael Stanley and Damien Donnelly. I shared Some Memories Fade during the open mic section.

Micromance Magazine Poetry Month Feature
Micromance Magazine featured me for National Poetry Month. Hear my story, insights and words of encouragement to writers. There’s also a new poem inspired by an ekphrastic prompt from Allie Poetry.

Artist Feature
Ramon G: Shout out to Ramon G for sharing his knowledge, insights and words of wisdom with me! 
I-Bari: Shout out to I-Bari for agreeing to be interviewed and sharing his personal insights.

Tell Yuh Story - 2nd Place
I placed 2nd in the West Indian Woman Network’s Tell Yuh Story competition held on March 20, 2025. My story, A Paltry Poultry Tale, is about the chickens that visit my yard. Let me know what you think of the story!

St. Petersburg Library System
St. Petersburg Library System shared my poem, Bookshelf for National Poetry Month and National Library Week.

Silence is Consent
Three of my poems were selected for this anthology, Time to Act, Still Buzzing and Accept the Exception.

The Zest of Lemon
My poem, Drive, was selected for The Zest of Lemon anthology.

Pour Your Heart Out Open Mic
I performed at the Pour Your Heart Out Open Mic on April 24, 2025 along Kevin Grant, Emanual Cole and other awesome poets. I shared Have You Heard.

Let's Po-et

I shared the virtual stage with the talented Nita Chase on her show, Let's Po-et on April 26, 2025. Of course, Stephanie Piper and Nuri Desvigne brought their usual positive energy to the stage.

Sense and Sensibility
One of my haikus was selected for the Sense and Sensibility Haiku Journal.

Legendary Ink Recordings
I collaborated with Mario Franklin and Clarence Ferguson Jr on some poetry tracks. I love that we are not in the same part of the world but have been able to meld our voices to create these collaborative peices.

1. Maybe Tomorrow: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/maybe-tomorrow-the-infamous-strategy-la-rabsatt-vocals
2. Love Birds: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/love-birds-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
3. Hollow Grave: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/hollow-grave-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music
4. Fallen: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/fallen-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
5. Wolf and Moon: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/wolf-and-moon-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
6. Share My Love: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/share-my-love-part-1-c-double34-music-la-rabsatt-vocals
7. Guilty: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/guilty-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
8. The World is Yours: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/the-world-is-yours-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
9. You Can't Buy My Love: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/you-cant-buy-my-love-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
10. Lionesses Uncaged, Volume 3, On The Loose Cypher Intro: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/lionesses-uncaged-volume-3-on-the-loose-cypher-intro-presented-by-c-double34-music-98134-bpm
11. I Wish It Would Rain: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/i-wish-it-would-rain-legendary-ink-vocals
12. Since I Lost My Baby: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/since-i-lost-my-baby-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
13. Slither: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/slither-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
14. Idle Hands: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/idle-hands-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
15. You're Beautiful: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/youre-beautiful-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
16. Someone to Love: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/someone-to-love-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
17. Heating Up: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/heating-up-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
18. Broken Glass: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/broken-glass-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
19. Stop Disrespecting Yourself for Likes: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/stop-disrespecting-yourself-for-likes-part-1-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
20. Harmonizing Ecstasy: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/harmonizing-ecstasy-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
21. Love No More: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/love-no-more-la-rabsatt-vocals
22. Let Me Stay on Your Mind: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/let-me-stay-on-your-mind-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
23. Voices in My Head: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/the-voices-in-my-head-la-rabsatt-vocals
24. Love's A Gamble: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/loves-a-gamble-la-rabsatt-c-double34-music-vocals
25. Do What I Gotta Do: https://soundcloud.com/clarencefergusonjr/do-what-i-gotta-do-l-a-rabsatt

New Poem

This poem was inspired by a prompt from Allie Poetry on Facebook.

Take Your Flowers

this orange carnation

is just a gift

a metaphor

of the fixation

that I’ve had on you

an abnormal cliché

for me just to say

that you are unique

and all the critiques

don’t measure up

they’re just jealous

but I think you’re luscious

and just what I need

in my life

let me be your wife

and love you

intensely

not just for one day

but forever

© Linette Rabsatt 4-30-2025

I hope to continue inspiring the world with my words!

Meet I-Bari - A Multi-Talented Virgin Islands Artist

I-Bari is an extremely talented Virgin Islander. He shared his background, accomplishments and future musical plans with me. These are his words.

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Who is I-Bari?

I-Bari is a creative being from the Virgin Islands by way of Saint Kitts. I ain't nobody special – pun intended. My first album is entitled, Nobody Special. I have shirts branded Nobody Special, and ladies would stop me and say no. I tell them it’s just sarcasm.

Who is the team behind you?

I have a collective of individuals that I reach out to when I need to get stuff done, but I wouldn't say that I have a specific team in place. I wish to shout out to Scrouge, Octavia, Shawn, and Rashidi. I would say I don't have an effective team structure concrete yet. It's pretty much just me, doing what I can and using the resources that I have at my disposal at this time. I also want to shout to Mckenzie Baltimore aka Kenzie B-More, and his uncle, Colin.

Quote: Be yourself as much as you can in every instance.

What inspired you to get into music
I feel music was one of the best ways I could find not to communicate because I think I'm well-spoken, but music is my way to commune with people and resonate with them. I think that's the less narcissistic answer. The more narcissistic answer is that I want attention and I feel that was a good way of getting it. I think that most entertainers desire attention on some level mentally. If you didn't want attention, you would do it at home in the mirror. Anyone in the entertainment business who says they don't want attention is lying to a certain extent - which is crazy because I want attention; yet, I also don't want any attention.

Tell me about your musical journey
I put out my first 4 track EP in high school in 10th grade entitled, The Project: Part 1. It was executive produced by Malvern Gumbs. Shout out to Malvern and my father. It did pretty well. I wrote all my songs, except two. My father wrote one Best Friend and my good friend Serge Brooks wrote part of Can't Get Hooked. I was also doing the artist thing from that point on. I have songs I wrote and shared on Reverb Nation, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp. 

Scrouge, who I went to school with, was my manager, and he recognized my capabilities. We both were in the marching band. I was in the first VI Teen Idol competition that they had. I was up against Empire aka Sickalous and I lost. R. City flew in to judge the event. I performed my songs in that competition.

One of my best and most notable soca songs was Know De Face by Marvay which garnered over 3 million views on YouTube, probably a year after it came out. When I went to college at Georgia State University, I met a guy from Florida and I told him about that song. He was intrigued because he heard it at a Memorial Day Parade.

 

Quote: Do things that scare you.

What has been your greatest musical achievement so far?
When I consider what I have done in comparison to what I know I could accomplish, it does feel like literally nothing. However, I've written for Destra Garcia, Alison Hinds, Tian Winter, Farmer Nappy, and other big names from across the Caribbean.

My biggest achievement was the 2023 Houston Reggae Festival where I performed in front of over 10,000 people. It was a big thing for me because it was one of the biggest audiences I've ever performed for. It felt good. It felt natural. It didn't feel like how they said it would feel when you stand in front of a crowd of that size.

Who do you listen to?
I listen to a lot of different genres of music - a lot of different styles of music. I'm very heavy on the indie alternative end of the spectrum, like Phoebe Bridgers. This one song came out the other day from Charlotte Lawrence called Collateral. I ran that song for three days on repeat, back-to-back. I'm very heavy on the indie alternative spectrum, and when I'm not doing that, I'd probably say that Afrobeat is the next heaviest genre I listen to. However, it varies.

Normally, I try not to listen to artists creating music in the same genre. I'm trying to focus on soca and Afrobeat right now so I do not listen to that much soca from other artists. Also, I feel I write the best soca music when I listen to other genres of music. Other genres influence the best soca.

Quote: Be hard on yourself. But also, don't be hard on yourself.

What stage have you always dreamed of performing on?
I want to perform on Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Kimmel Live, or Tiny Desk. I probably would do soca to show the similarities between soca and popular music, because I feel soca is our pop. It's not always a party or a wuk-up jam. I like artists like Michael Teja, Patrice Roberts, and Teddyson John. Teddyson John creates music outside of the regular realm thematically to what you'd hear in soca. That's an approach that I try to make with my music as well.

What other artists have you collaborated with?
I did a song called De Vez en Cuando with Garcia. I did that in Colombia in 2017. I wanted to learn more Spanish, and on that visit, I found some great connections there including Grammy-nominated producers and engineers, songwriters, and Latin Grammy winners. I met Garcia and he was working on a song. I asked if he wanted a feature and I happily consented.

I didn’t personally know any of the people who brought me to the studio. One of them had added me on social media a couple of months before I went to Colombia. When I went there, I asked where I could do some recording. He told me to come through and I met everybody, including Garcia, there for the first time. I think that song with Garcia was probably one of my favorite features. Shout out to Garcia. He also went on to become one of the mixing engineers that I use. I guess that's a part of the team or conglomerate. He mixed Mine Tonight, which I feel is one of my best mixed and charting records, and Gimme Gimme featuring Deem.

What international artists would you like to perform or write with?
Johnny Drille would probably be amazing. Johnny Drille is classified as an Afrobeat artist, but he's an amazing creative who does Afrobeat from time to time. He released an album a couple of years ago and he did something that I am trying to do as well. He did an Afrobeat album that captured every popular genre of music with African influence. They called it Afrobeat, but it wasn't. It was rock. It was soft rock. It was rap. It was dancehall. I feel like he's an eclectic type, multi-faceted artist, as I see myself to be as well.

What are the plans for 2025?
I'm trying to find my crowd and solidify myself in the soca market as an artist. I have my placements and credentials as a writer, but I need to shift the perception of me as a creative as a whole. I want to be recognized as a singer, as opposed to a songwriter.

What advice do you have for young people who are interested in music?
For what purpose are you interested in music? Do you want to be an artist or perform music for people? Do you like writing songs or do you just really like music? These are two different things. If you want to be successful in a musical profession, I would say be objective. Learn to be objective.

Learn to hear what other people are doing versus what you are doing. Be able to discern what you want to sacrifice to reach that codec of the person who is charting or successful. That's all it is - fitting a codec to get into the algorithm and get your stuff shared and publicized at the highest level.

Quote: Be objective. Create and have fun creating.

Can you share something that most people wouldn't know about you?
I find most person-to-person interactions overwhelming and or taxing. People think I'm this big, sociable, bubbly guy and it's a lie. Most of my closest friends would attest to this. I can sit down in your space and not talk for 10 minutes until I realize there is another human there. Most things give me anxiety, to be honest with you, especially in terms of interacting with other people, which is why it's funny.

Do you have any new music out this year?
I feel like the most exciting one that I have out is called Sugar (Sweet Meh). I'm excited because for a while I've had success as a songwriter and I feel like people don't respect songwriters as much. I feel they question, ‘if you write so many hit songs, why you don't write for yourself?’

I have a bit of self-sabotage in me that I've been trying to root out. The last big song I think I wrote before Sugar (Sweet Meh) was Favorite Song by WiLDXFiRE and I-Bari. He's from New York by way of Trinidad and St. Vincent. When I wrote that song, I found that people liked it. I told myself I can write like this. You want me to sweet up a girl in a song? I love sweetening up girls in songs. That's my favorite thing to do.

I decided to create the song and I knew that people would think I did the vocals. However, my voice is not on Favorite Song. WiLDXFiRE and I share such a similar tone, and he does well in terms of executing a demo the way it was sent and then making it better.

Now, I need to put myself in a space where I use the same process to create songs. I have some songs, Red Flag Fete and Feel Like Fete. I love feting apparently! I wrote Red Flag Fete in conjunction with Sisa. These collaborations help me understand how these artists define their checklist for a hit. I take that rubric and use it to write something for me. 

I wrote Sugar (Sweet Meh) in the car to no music. I remember the first line was ‘sugar honey iced tea. You're so sweet. Come like you just bathe up in all three.’

Then, I started writing the verse and framed the story afterward. I decided the song would be better in with the verse I wrote first as the second verse. Then, I wrote the first verse and then the chorus. I did that with the framework of Favorite Song. Sugar (Sweet Meh) is already out on the platforms.

 

Quote: Do things that get your heart racing and anxious.

When did you start writing for other artists?
The first artist I wrote for was in 2012 and that’s Tian Winter. The song's name is On Fire. It's like a pop-soca mix, like a soca-pop vibe. Shout out to Scrouge. Scrouge was my manager at the time. Scrouge is another amazing artist from the Virgin Islands. He's probably a mixture of Groovy and Power Soca. He was my manager and was in contact with Jamall Miller, aka Culcha Da Voice. Culcha was writing songs for but needed help because he couldn't sing.

Culcha sent me a song and asked if I could create the demo, and if I had any changes to make them. I made some changes, I sent it back and he loved the finished product. Culcha continued to send me songs and we began writing partners as The Seventh Wing.

 

Quote: Just because something is scary doesn't mean you should pack it up and go home.

Is there anything else that you want to share with my readers?
If you have an interest or passion for thoughtfully crafted Caribbean music, I implore you to follow me on social media and streaming platforms. This is where it might get a bit tricky. I-Bari is my name. I spell it phonetically as EYEBAREYE for my social media and I-Bari for my Soca/Afrobeat style releases on streaming platforms.

I saw an interview recently with Adam O speaking about being in the big leagues and how it is performing in front of big crowds. Adam O was basically saying if you're not ready, you should pack it up and go home. I don't agree. Do things that scare you, because sometimes, scary things are the things that will make your life worthwhile, and will put you in different positions.

Remember, follow I-Bari on all platforms as @EYEBAREYE. He has a lot of great music to share with us!

Virgin Islands Music Spotlight: Who is Ramon G?

Ramon G

I had the pleasure of having an insightful discussion with Ramon George, a multi-talented Virgin Islands musician. He shared his journey, inspirations and many gems of wisdom for the youth. These are his words!

 
Who is Ramon G?
Ramon G is a young Virgin Islander, and when I say Virgin Islander, I don't choose sides because I'm from both of them. I was born and raised in St. Thomas, USVI. I've been more or less the same person since I was a little boy. It has always been a natural thing to be in front of a camera or on a stage. I used to play in Rising Stars Steel Orchestra. For Christmas, the band would have young conductors and I was one of them. I think I’m comfortable with performing, thanks to my mother, Joann George, and my father, the late great Elvino ‘Sifu’ George, well-known for the holiday song, “Santa Send Me.” I used to play a lot of sports before and eventually, the music just caught up on me and it never let me go.

"One musical masterpiece at a time"

Who is the team behind Ramon G?

The team behind me is MAZE, which stands for Music from A to Z, and Blaxsmith Entertainment - Ramon G and others. Blaxsmith Entertainment is the entertainment company that I started while I was in prison. Music is in the blood; despite the situation, you must have an outlet to express yourself and chart your future. We also have 420 Productions, which consists of Kevin Sweeney, Kerry Nichols, Marvin Williams, and me. Another partner is Noble Ink, owned by Jordan Lewis. He is a marvelous keyboardist and awesome with the camera. If you want quality stuff, check Jordan at Noble Ink. We have our businesses and support each other. While the team is tight-knit, we also work with other producers. We have some upcoming projects that will showcase talent from around the world.

My father always told me that I have two hands so I must ensure that I can do more than one thing. That's something that I stress to the young ones coming up. We try to ensure they know about boating, sports, entertainment, and recording arts. We are a self-taught team and I think it’s important that we pass on the knowledge. We like to call ourselves "a Swiss army knife" because we can do a lot of things.

"God is the captain of the ship. It can't be without God at all."

What inspired you to get into music?
My father, ‘Elvin’ Sifu George was my biggest inspiration. I am also inspired by my son, who helped change my life. His birth was probably one of my best moments. It’s wonderful to see a child being so much of both parents. It's amazing to watch him grow.

We know you as a Soca star. Do you dabble in other genres?
I have some gospel and reggae songs. We play everything, but soca is just in the blood. Soca is very dear to our hearts because it’s our rhythm. That's our frequency as Caribbean people. You might like jazz more than soca, but there's an African rhythm and a frequency knitted in there. We are naturally attracted to it.

Eventually, I will spread my wings and put out other music styles. Right now, we focus on soca because I feel that we have to start with home first and that’s home, as the Caribbean. I think it's time for the Caribbean to show the world that we are more than just coconuts, palm trees, and pretty beaches. We have people like Machel Montano, Kes the Band and at home, Pumpa, Adam O, Jougo, Dirky, myself and so many others.

In one of my upcoming projects, my set was all R&B songs and I’ve been singing in a choir. When I was incarcerated, I was the leader of a group called Project X and we never sang any soca songs until Christmas. Project X was created so that the inmates could have an outlet to express themselves positively.

"I don’t want to be classed as just a Soca artist."

What instruments do you play?
I play drums, keyboards, bass guitar, anything percussion. Drums are the last instrument I learned to play. I’m more comfortable on the stage than on the drums. I’ve drummed for Mr. Killa and many other artists.

What would you say has been your greatest musical achievement so far?
It would be coming from behind the drums and gaining the courage to write songs and put them together. Transforming into an artist has been the greatest achievement for me so far.

The first Soca Monarch competition had popular competitors like JJ, Pascal, TeeJay, Jimbob, and others. I wasn’t a newcomer because I played background roles for a long time.

I've been making some moves and waves in different area codes. I was able to perform in Tobago alongside bigger artists and it was a very special opportunity. I look forward to doing more of that. There’s going to be more of Ramon G coming very soon. I already have three songs out for 2025.

"Winning Soca Monarch in Tortola was a big deal."

So who do you listen to?
I listen to different genres. I consider myself a spiritual listener. I don't let my feelings dictate what I listen to. My mantra is “You can only be productive when you put yourself in a productive environment to achieve exactly what you're trying to achieve.” When I’m on the water, it’s about the island vibe so that’s time for soca or afrobeat for a mellow mood. That type of music is great when it’s hot outside to keep the energy up. When the sun sets and we’re cruising home after a nice day on the sea, that’s time for afrobeat or jazz. I like pop and EDM genres for the productions and vocals. My top plays are soca, including Kes the Band, Bunji Garlin, Machel Montano - the Michael Jackson of the genre, Arrow, Sparrow, and Crazy. I listen to country music and R&B artists like Usher, Chris Brown, Tank, Tyrese, etc. Locally, I admire Jougo for his work ethic and he is an inspiration. I am also inspired by Daddy Friday, Pupa Kelly, Imaginations Brass, and other local talents.

I have been able to open shows for Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts, Denise Belfon, Mr. Killa, Onyun, and many others. I wasn't just back there drumming - I was taking in the next part of my journey. I was even able to open a show for Jackson 5 in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. I also enjoy Michael Jackson, Barrington Levy, Bob Marley, Jr. Gong, Morgan Heritage, etc.

What stage have you always dreamed of performing on?
My dreams have already come through. When I started professionally doing music, it was as a drummer. Over time, I started to dream about singing on a stage. I would love to open for Kes the Band and collaborate with Mr. Killa, and other regional artists. My goal is to perform on the biggest soca stages in the United Kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, Miami, and Canada.

Who have you collaborated with? Which international artists do you wish to perform or write with?
I have some collaborations in the pipeline including Daddy Jones from St. Croix. I’ve worked with Dennis De Mennis, and he supported me with a track that I launched when I was in prison, Anything but Sober. While the song got some traction, I couldn’t push it because I was incarcerated. In the past, I collaborated with Ill Mindz, NJAR, and Maccabee. I have some international collaborations coming up.

What are your plans for the 2025 Carnival/Festival season?

• Mash up the place!
• Tear down the thing!
• Have a good time - as safe and fun as possible!
• I’ll be entering the Soca Monarch competition to defend my title. This event has gained some traction and I see the community's interest. They want to hear the new music, view the props, and enjoy the performances. The plan is to execute and bring good music and showmanship.
• We’re getting ready for Carnival in St. Thomas. They don’t have a Soca Monarch competition but I’ll be getting my music out there.

"Jougo, we coming for Road March this year!"

What advice do you have for young people?

• Resilience, obedience, execution – you have to have that trinity.
• Life is not black and white – life be 'lifing.'
• Be obedient to God – meditate and reflect on who you are.
• Ask God for advice on the next step for the day. You can’t sit and pray all day either – you have to execute.
• Don’t worry about quick and fast money and get-rich schemes.
• It may look easy but there is work involved.
• Stay steadfast in what you are supposed to do.
• Be whatever you set out to be. Don't let anybody discourage you and say you can’t do something.
• Do not be too self-critical but be as self-critical as you can because you want to always produce a top-tier product. In anything you do, produce a top-tier product.
• I want to encourage people to get a craft, hone it, be obedient, and stay steadfast and locked in with their execution. It might take five or ten years for one person, and five days for another. The old people used to say that goat luck and sheep are not the same. Stop watching what people do.

"We can't be giving people mediocre music and expect to achieve the big dreams."

Can you share something that people wouldn’t know about you?

• I used to watch a lot of television shows back in the day but barely watch today.
• When I was young, I spent time with my Grandpa in North Sound, who played the guitar. I would lay on the guitar and pluck the strings one by one. Grandpa would wonder what was wrong with me but I found it soothing. Today, I have good sound recollection and I think that pastime helped me to grow musically.

Who would you like to shout out?

• Mommy, Joann Petersen
• The whole family in St Thomas
• 420
• Sweeney
• Tamika Herbert
• Tara Hodge
• Noble ink
• Grandeur Charters
• Blaxsmith Entertainment because they take raw materials and turn an idea into a beautiful melody
• Neva
• Special shout out to his son, Ramon George Jr – “Daddy loves him very much”
• Greatness comes from these small islands - give people their flowers while they are living. Shout out to Kareem-Nelson Hull for the HL Stoutt Concert. We need more people like him who recognize our people.

Anything else that you'd like to share

• Stay focused, driven, and ambitious.
• I encourage everyone to be willing to take risks in the right places. That decision that you thought would make you crazy may turn your life around.
• Anybody who wants to invest in a business – has to have patience.
• Believe in yourself. It may take you one day but ten years for the next person. Ask God for guidance and he will give you everything you need.

"We dropped the ball on sharing where we came from with the young people."

I was very impressed with Ramon's work ethic and musical style. I consider him a great role model for the youth, especially the upcoming artists. He shared that he has lots of great music coming for the 2025 Carnival and Festival season. Let's continue to support our Virgin Islands' talents!