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Divinity Roxx rocks VI

- Massive turn out treated to unique blend of music at Bayside Rhythms concert
They took her! Divinity Roxx a great artist did no wrong when she hit the stage at Nanny Cay. Promoters of Bayside rhythms Kamau Georges, Wasi Philbert and Dalan Vanterpool did no wrong with their choice. Photo: VINO
The Hot Sauce band added to the great entertainment of the night. Photo: VINO
The Hot Sauce band added to the great entertainment of the night. Photo: VINO
The night also featured the young and aspiring artist McKenzie Baltimore Jr. who will be doing an album with Roxx. Photo: VINO
The night also featured the young and aspiring artist McKenzie Baltimore Jr. who will be doing an album with Roxx. Photo: VINO
The night was a great blend of entertainment of the various art forms. Photo: VINO
The night was a great blend of entertainment of the various art forms. Photo: VINO
Tamara Archibald-Gill was among those who made good use of some great music at the concert. Photo: VINO
Tamara Archibald-Gill was among those who made good use of some great music at the concert. Photo: VINO
According to the promoter the most inspiring moment for Roxx was when she learnt that she was 15 year old Thea Cooke's hero and favourite artist. The ESHS student is superb on the bass guitar and made her debut appearance on stage last night sending the crowd wild. Photo: VINO
According to the promoter the most inspiring moment for Roxx was when she learnt that she was 15 year old Thea Cooke's hero and favourite artist. The ESHS student is superb on the bass guitar and made her debut appearance on stage last night sending the crowd wild. Photo: VINO
Section of the crowd. Photo: VINO
Section of the crowd. Photo: VINO
Kamau and Dalan did several gigs with Roxx during the concert. Photo: VINO
Kamau and Dalan did several gigs with Roxx during the concert. Photo: VINO
Divinity Roxx mixes an eclectic style of music steeped in elements of rhythm and blues, hip-hop, funk, soul, and rock on stage June 8, 2013. Photo: VINO
Divinity Roxx mixes an eclectic style of music steeped in elements of rhythm and blues, hip-hop, funk, soul, and rock on stage June 8, 2013. Photo: VINO
Sections of the crowd. Photo: VINO
Sections of the crowd. Photo: VINO
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI - If for some reason or the other her name and music was not popular among the people of the Virgin Islands, Divinity Roxx's performance on Saturday night June 8, 2013 won her cloud breaking mountains of love and popularity when she hit the stage at Captain Mulligan's in Nanny Cay.

It’s not a matter of public relations but the raw fact when one may say that Divinity Roxx put on one of the highest tempo performances that ever hit the stages of the Virgin Islands and was so aptly described as a concert with a different flavor of music that had an overwhelming response and reception by a uniquely blended audience.

Divinity Roxx mixes an eclectic style of music steeped in elements of rhythm and blues, hip-hop, funk, soul, and rock. The Atlanta, Georgia native has performed on stage with world-renowned artists such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, George Michael, and Destiny’s Child. In 2006, Divinity joined Beyoncé’s all-female band as Musical Director and bassist. She had the opportunity to tour the world and is featured in Beyoncé’s current DVD collection, The Beyoncé Experience (2008), I Am…Sasha Fierce (2010), and I Am…Yours (2010).

Last night’s hit song was ‘Ghetto Rock’.

"It’s been incredible, the crowd was into it and everybody treated me like a super star and I really appreciate that." Roxx said.

She couldn't stop talking about the moments spent with students of the Elmore Stout High School, some sessions which had moved her to tears.

"Ah man they brought tears to my eyes when I walked into the room I felt nothing but love, it was so thick with love, being there and sharing my experience as an artist and being able to inspire the younger generation."

The most inspiring moment was when Roxx learnt that she was 15 year old Thea Cooke's hero and favourite artist. The ESHS student is superb on the bass guitar and made her debut appearance on stage last night, sending the crowd wild.

"Look at her she is so full of innocence and talent, the BVI has got talent. Go Thea girl we love you, play on baby," yelled a patron from the crowd.

She told Virgin Islands News online that prior to Bayside Rhythm's invitation, the Virgin Islands was nowhere on her radar as a destination that she would have visited, "Coming to the Islands definitely was," but after this trip there is no need to ask the question as she most definitely will be back. "Very often you can count on that. I am trying to move here girl come on no kidding about," she said.

And according to the concert manager, Mr Wasi Philbert, Roxx is now an official co-opted member for life of Bayside Rhythm's group. He was overwhelmed by the response of the crowd last night. "You people were great tonight, you came out for a show with a difference, you got it, you enjoyed it and we the Bayside Rhythms team are so happy that we were able to do it for you," he told the crowd.

"They say ghetto rock will never happen in the BVI, people look at it, we had a real grass roots thing going here tonight that everyone enjoyed and we got more."

He announced that while last night's presentation was their second, the third to come will feature the reggae band 'Third world' on July 6, 2013 which he anticipates will be off the hook. "BVI on the 6th July, 2013 they are not going to Jamaica, not to New York, they are not going for that anniversary anywhere else in the Caribbean or the world but right here on these grounds to celebrate with us here in Tortola." said an obviously happy Mr Philbert.

Bayside Rhythms said they decided to do something different as, "folks are just tired of the same old, same old and you have to try to please consumers. We have a concert series and for this second one we decided it’s going to be rock. There are folks who appreciate rock and something that is more contemporary rock hip hop, that kind of thing."

He described it as "just a roll of the dice" to trying something new and was grateful to other members of the Bayside Rhythms team members, Kamau Georges and Dalan Vanterpool, whose roles were skillfully executed.

The night also featured the young and aspiring artist McKenzie Baltimore Jr, who will be doing an album with Roxx and the intriguing group 'Hot Sauce'.

16 Responses to “Divinity Roxx rocks VI”

  • A Fahie (09/06/2013, 16:48) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow
  • Obsession (09/06/2013, 17:00) Like (14) Dislike (84) Reply
    See the respite for a successful event is NO interference from the NDP and dat arrogant Minister...this was a private event with no politics and is what a success...unlike the music festival the biggest flop of the year…

    Photos nice VINO
  • gg (09/06/2013, 20:07) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats to the organistors
  • Funny Ting (09/06/2013, 20:33) Like (13) Dislike (19) Reply
    This event was no different then the Music Fest nobody showed up! The question Obsession is how do you define success? Was the promoter trying to make money or just entertain people? 200 paid customers and a headliner who means nothing on the international stage does not spell success. The only winner was the bartender and owner of the establishment. He invested in his rum which is known internationally and got a great return.

    Now Bat cave made money last night!!! This is a calypso town not rock n Roll, figure it out. With all the advertising, promotions and radio ads you got ya A$$ beat by a USVI Calypsonian and a DJ, over 400 people easy...

    Sorry to tell you we are really had more then our share of 3rd world. Gramps Morgan is much hotter in the Caribbean right now and nobody showed up for him. They were in St. John, at Foxy's Music fest last year, give us a break and get hooked on Phonics Recipe is not spelled Respite...
    • Expand your wings (11/06/2013, 02:09) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply

      LOL and the owners of the new club at B** C@v**didn't make any money? Probably not from anything other than the door. The photos of that event showed a whole lot of kids. The one or non drinking type. No wonder they charge $20 to listen to a DJ spin the same ole and ruin decent music that someone else worked hard to create. But hey, if being cramped inside a hot box listening to the same beat is your style then power to you. Hopefully one day you'll do yourself a favor and support the musicians and respect their art.

  • DIVA (09/06/2013, 21:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Whoa whoa whoa yes I'm Mr Reggae Ambassador....Now that we found love what are we gonna do with it....I see Jah Glory in the morning sun....
    Ah ah deh yah, fo sure!
  • Disgusted (09/06/2013, 21:41) Like (6) Dislike (20) Reply
    It is time for women to stop disgracing the female specie and dress properly. The men have on their clothes. What is wrong with you women ? Have morals and decency done out the door ? ?
    • at disgusted (10/06/2013, 08:43) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
      Women are not a species, Humans are.
      Who are you to say how to dress and how not to dress? Perhaps you need to dress less frumpy and more like the 21st century rather than the late 1800's.
      I wonder how many generations here have been having outside children, you quite possibly are the product of one, thus who are you to talk about morals going out of the window. Did you wait until you were married to fornicate or do you have a set of kids with different parents.
      I guess you also claim to be a Christian - who are you to judge?
    • blah (10/06/2013, 08:52) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
      You sound like a bitter fat woman!
  • Peaches (09/06/2013, 23:24) Like (4) Dislike (8) Reply
    Some of us can never find time to hear the Word of God preached. Only time for the things of this world even though we see the signs fulfilling.
  • fun (10/06/2013, 08:52) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    The crowd that was there enjoyed themselves, l personally loved the difference....we must understand not everyone likes the rhythm box thing ALLLL the time, i loved the Rock music!! All the local performers were excellent!! Nice change up and Mulligans was a perfect spot for this show :)
  • ghost town (10/06/2013, 09:08) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

    This place will soon be ah ghost town cause nobody will come to do nth here it was ah different kind of music u ppl just want the same old $#% over and over again that's boring try something new for ah change and why funny thing calling now the ppl them she is up on stage doing her thing where where u in ah auduience some where not being regconnize

  • Love or love (11/06/2013, 13:29) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Gotta love the haters! Noone wants anyone to do well so everybody talks **#% about everything somebody does. The organizers took a risk on a quality product. People should be more open minded to grassroots movements that expand the musical minds of the next generations. If you were there and left with a bad experience is one thing but if you didn't even go and you talking #%+ shut-up and get out and help uplift somebody.


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