One of Jamaica's golden voices belongs to the soulful 20 year old singer and songerwriter, Romain Virgo, a young man who hails from Stepney, St. Ann, Jamaica. He sings tunes reminiscent of Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Marvin Gayem and of course Jamaican great such as Beres Hammond, Alton Ellis, Sanchez, and the father of reggae, Bob Marley. He's made his first impression as the youngest person in history to win 2007's Digicel's Rising Stars at the tender age of 17, and now he's on a roll producing hit after hit.
"Young people listen mostly to young people so I don’t see nothing wrong in singing something positive, because it will help to change this whole negative vibe." - Romain Virgo
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Virgo received a great deal of recognition for the tunes that he produced that seems well beyond his years. He sings into the hearts of the ladies, and croons the words the words that most guys aren't able to express. He does not only speak of love, but of the realities of living in Jamaica, reflected in his chart topper, "Cant Sleep", which broadened his fan-bases around the world, tremendously. He continued to release singles off of his self titled debut album such as "Who Feels It Knows It", "Wanna Go Home", and "Taking You Home".
As many artiste, Romain grew up singing in the church, and remembers performing "Amazing Grace" at church services. Now at the age of 20, he is performing at venues across the Caribbean islands including some of the largest shows in the region, in his native Jamaica, such as Reggae Sumfest, Rebel Salute, and Sting. His success does not end there, he has been U.S and European tours with reggae/dancehall artist like Capelton and Munga Honorable.
Romain is working on advancing his musical techniques as he studies at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica. When he's not studying he is definitely working hard in the studio on new material and blessing stages around the world. Virgo's newest 2011 single "Rich in Love" is currently in heavy rotation on Jamaica airwaves and will shortly be making its way overseas.
