As Jamaicans celebrated National Heroes Day on Monday, October 21, one modern-day hero – 2007 Digicel Rising Star winner, singer-songwriter, and Johnnie Walker brand ambassador Romain Virgo – continues to make his mark in reggae music. Known for his soulful sound and profound contributions to the genre for more than a decade, he continues to carry the torch for Jamaican culture on the global stage. This year, his album, The Gentle Man , has made the list for Grammy consideration, a prestigious recognition adding to his successful The Gentle Man tour and the birth of his first son in October.
“It really means a lot for The Gentle Man to be among the 75 albums up for Grammy consideration. I’ve been in the industry for over a decade, trying to represent the essence of reggae music and what it should really feel like. If we receive this Grammy nomination, it would be proof to myself and my team that all the hard work we put in over the years was truly worth it.
It would also be more motivation for the ones who paved the way for us and also the upcoming creators to know that the genre is still alive and can only get better,” Virgo shared. After moving across Jamaica, Europe, and the US, The Gentle Man tour, which began in Jamaica in March and concluded in New York in late August, marked Virgo’s triumphant return to live performances after years of limited shows. “It’s very refreshing to be back on the road touring again.
This tour definitely boosts my confidence fo.
