Biography
Born in St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands,
audiences across the region have been mesmerized by the
dynamic sound and style of one of the hottest rising
stars in the Reggae world. A philosopher and a poet that
has no limits and boundaries has took it upon himself to
follow the dream that was inspired to him by some of
music’s greatest legends like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and
2Pac Shakur.
This fiery musician has had a love for music from the
time he was little boy when he started performing at the
age of six in school talent shows. Since then, he has
taken his music even more seriously and started an
independent record label, in which he has released
numerous successful albums, such as Genesis, Book of
Fire and Renegade Music CD and DVD. One with a “no holds
bar” attitude, this conscious dance hall artist has
formulated a style of his own giving the people
something fresh and new with broad horizons.
There is no stopping this youth! His unique voice adds
reality to songs that are about life and the prophecies
of the world as well as about the violence and turf wars
that exist in his community. His Music is about life and
its ups and downs, deep reality and truth. The Apostle
is not one to bite his tongue, so ready or not here he
comes.
As the transformation took place from
Heartless into De Apostle he blew up amongst many other
local artists along with various other international
entertainers giving him the cutting edge he needed to
dominate the music industry. Such live performances have
allowed him to display his dedication and love for his
talent at home and abroad. De Apostle has contributed
greatly to the local entertainment world by showing
non-stop love and respect toward his supporters. By
appearing on several events he has gained tremendous
confidence that the people will listen to his message
and not only dance but also learn about the reality of
the streets and ghettos through his music. Becoming De
Apostle was a natural cause due to his state of mind and
by fully making the conversion made him more spiritually
inclined to his value. Being a person of value his
success came automatically as he pushed on with his
career taking the trials and blessings as they came. One
of his greatest advisors was his grandmother who told
him he was nowhere close to being heartless and that his
name should have a complete meaning, which inspired the
meaning of the word: De Apostle – “A Dreamer and
Educator – A Person of Soul (Song) Talent Light and
Energy.” He has saddled up his boots and is ready for
his journey with expectance of good and bad situations,
but regardless to the quest he will keep GOD first and
put his best foot forward in order to enlighten the
world with his gift. Being an artist for the ladies and
also the guys he is an artist for all music loving
people worldwide.
Before De Apostle was known as De Apostle he carried the
title “Heartless” because of his dynamic MC skills
displayed in numerous MC battles and talent shows
through out his hometown and neighboring islands. Time
after time crowds from various parts of the Caribbean
has witnessed the outstanding performances and energy of
the Virgin Island Hit Recording Artist formerly known as
“Heartless”. Improvising on styles of some of Jamaica’s
best reggae / dancehall artists such as Bounty Killa,
Spragga Benz, Sean Paul, Sizzla and Capleton, in the
voice leaving them with someone to look out for in the
world of music success. With the image and a true urban
spirit attraction began to grow from all corners of the
Caribbean and eventually began spreading toward the US
mainland with the help of his fans and supporters. His
attitude always kept him in perspective as a great
artist due to his constant words of upliftment and
positiveness to the youths and the older public. Being a
familiar face in local events he gained his recognition
through hard work and determination and has earned his
respect by paying his dues as an entertainer. Education
blended with street life gave him the wisdom of the
world and inspirational views of many different aspects
of life relating to crime, hate, love and even poverty
that revolved around him.
Patience has played an important role in this young
entrepreneur’s life and he has decided that music is
what he will do until the day he dies, giving back to
the community that helped made him realize his goals and
future. With an open mind and conscious heart, One Love
is his cry and unity is his desire to see people living
together in happiness and prosperity.
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