LargeUp: The Virgin Islands has been without a popular cultural icon in its recent history. We’ve had our calypso monoliths like Nick Friday, a multitude of high-profile gangsters unfortunately, but nothing like what TnT, JA, or DA has. Is that where you are headed?
BussPipe: At this time I am probably the most recognizable or popular cultural entity the VI has, but there are those who got me to where I’m at that have never sung a song. These are the martyrs that paved the way for a spot like that to be created. When I wrote “VI Nice” it wasn’t about the pretty beaches and scenery, it is about these people that allowed me to have the freedom to be an inspiration to others.
More Pressure will be applied come May 22 with Pressure appearing on the LargeUp Sessions on RadioLily.com. And set your calendars for African Liberation Day, May 25, at SOB’s for the New York album release show for The Sound, presented by Ghetto Roots NYC in association with I-Grade and LargeUp. For a glimpse of The Sound live, watch the videos of Busspipe in his hometown here and here to catch Busspipe opening up the Virgin Islands Carnival Village backed by the Zion-I Kings Band in a packed downtown Rock City.
