In light of Melanie Amaro's X-Factor win...

[Mutty]

it should be noted that the Virgin Islands (both sets) does have some serious talent. In south Florida and Atlanta, there is often a merging of the two communities when it comes to music.

The most recognizable Virgin Islands singer to Jamaicans might be this guy:

[youtube:]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2sEy...p;feature=plcp[/video]

The video is a visual treat of my home island, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

[youtube:video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHVQVVNmh1U[/video]

This is another rising star who has made a splash recently:

[youtube:video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQqW8IxayNE[/video]

This duo, both brothers from St. Thomas Virgin Islands and now based in Atlanta, were signed by R&B star, Akon. In fact, they wrote Rhianna's song, "Man Down." Here are three songs by them (one including Akon) that you may have heard:

[youtube:video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_v7WWhkbpA[/video]

^^^ Featuring Akon

[youtube:video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bDMG...eature=related[/video]

This is probably my favorite tune by them.

[Pepper]

Re: In light of Melanie Amaro's X-Factor win...

Den yuh couldn't just call out di artists name dem. Me nuh have nuff time fi go click pon all a dem link deh. Cho.

[Mutty]

Re: In light of Melanie Amaro's X-Factor win...

I thought I did, Pepps.

The first artist is <span style="font-weight: bold">Pressure [Buss Pipe]</span>

The second artist is <span style="font-weight: bold">Verse Simmonds</span>

The last duo is <span style="font-weight: bold">Rock City</span>.