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Q&A: Adam O
Adam O is a singer, songwriter, producer, actor, philanthropist and
entrepreneur from St Croix, USVI. He’s St Croix’s Reigning ‘Jumpy’
Soca Monarch and was the 2019 ‘People’s Choice’ winner at the
Crucian Christmas Festival. He’s also lead singer of the Cool
Breeze Band, with whom he tours the world on a mission
to provide laughter, love and unity through music
What’s your earliest childhood
memory? Going to the beach
with my mother. And eating
almost every fruit in my
grandmother’s yard.
Tell us a secret about your
island. Point Udall on St Croix
is considered the easternmost
part of the USA. Every New
Year’s Eve people gather there
to celebrate the first US sunrise.
Wht’s your favourite place in
the Caribbean? A small island
off St Croix called Buck Island
– especially on a Sunday, when
all the boats anchor and people
just drink fellowship and enjoy
each other.
Where would you most like
to be right now? On the beach.
I love the ocean.
What’s your favourite way to
lime? I love to lime with people
who have a good vibe. If you’re
boujie or anti-social I probably
won’t enjoy your company.
Once rum, music and good
vibes is flowing, I’m good to go.
What would you choose for
your last supper? Lobster,
shrimp and steak Alfredo,
vanilla ice cream and warm,
fresh banana bread.
Who would you invite to your
dream dinner party?
All my homies. A group of
people who can make you
laugh and enjoy the time you
have, regardless of what’s going
on in the world, is priceless.
What’s your favourite word?
Blessing. Because everything
in life is a blessing to me.
The first few moments we
experience when we wake
up is a blessing in itself.
What’s your favourite
movie? One Love. It was
the movie that made
me want to truly love a
woman despite the odds.
What would your super
power be? The ability to
fly. I just want to escape
and discover new places.
Where did you fly to last?
New York.
Where are you flying to
next? St Croix.
What do you always pack?
My little studio set-up,
in case I get inspired on
the road.
What three things sum up
the Caribbean for you?
Love, unity, perseverance.
A1KING
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