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NiyoRah

Nigel “NiyoRah” Olivacce was born on October 9, 1980 in the coastline village of Pointe Michel, Dominica. At age 4, he moved to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, with his family, and cultivated an interest in music through listening to artists in his father’s and uncle’s roots reggae collections which included artists like Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear and Lucky Dube. By age 16, NiyoRah began singing and chanting on the streets about the life experiences in his community, downtown Charlotte Amalie, in the SAVAN area or ghetto. SAVAN was the first town for Free Slaves in St. Thomas, USVI, known as “Suakasa” in the early years

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I Grade Returns with Toussaint's Roots Reggae Album

I Grade Records is pleased to introduce Black Gold, the debut solo album by Toussaint. Most well known as the former lead singer of the Stax Records and Blue Note recording group Soulive, Toussaint is poised to bring forth his unforgettable blend of soul and roots to the world. Black Gold embodies a unique combination of ...


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