Vida-Sunshyne began performing in 2000, supporting the likes of Lucky Dube and Burning Spear. She then spent the next two years performing with long time local Melbourne reggae band 'Randy and the Jah Roots'.
In 2003 Vida joined her first hip hop outfit Diafrix, and later joined Soul District recording 'Slipping Away'. It was with soul disctrict that she supported K-Ci and Jo Jo. In 2004 Vida-Sunshyne met and consequently performed with british producer Nitin Sawhney, and up and coming mancunian mc, Motley a.k.a Hash Browne, as part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival. She also stood as the backing Vocalist for Lionel Richie that year on Good Morning Australia and The Footy Show, Both broadcasted LIVE around Australia.
It was in late '03 that she formed the first Australian all female sound system Natty Sistren Sound with local Melbourne selecta Sista Itations in 2005 they supported Tippa Irie at the Well known Melbourne Venue The Prince of Whales. 2005 also saw Vida-Sunshyne writing and performing with live hip hop band Illzilla and were blessed to support Mix Master Mike, 05 also had Vida-Sunshyne supporting Ja Rule, Chingy, Nitty, 112 and Case at 'Tha Roc the Block' concert in Melbourne with Neeq, a local up and coming Hip Hop artist and Producer, as well as travelling to England to perform with Nitin Sawhney and a number of other U.K acts. This was also the year that she linked up with Dutch from Dutch and Xcise, and they have been collaborating in the studio since.
2007 brought Natty Sistren Sound to a whole new level, supporting Luciano, Mikey General and Rickey Trooper. Also toured with Blu King Brown up the East Coast of Australia in March of 07, and on to supporting Ziggy Marley in April, to end the year of 07 with a bang, Natty Sistren Sound supported Juniour Reed. from Melbourne Australia strait to Accra Ghana Vida-Sunshyne found herself sharing the stage with Ghana's great local artists, such as Sha Sha Marley and Won love. she appeared on the very popular music show Allo Tigo interviewed by Jon Germain and she is now working on her solo LP this year. As she has had amazing feed back from her feature in the first all reggae Australian made album by Mista Savona "Melbourne Meets Kingston" as the only Australian Vocalist on The Album, her track on this Album is called 'Ras Woman'
So watch out for forth coming gigs with Natty Sistren Sound, Mista Savona Band and future releases with Dutch and Xcise.
big warm jah hug fi u... wen u gonna kool it up fi us again? wicked voice komin out of dat beautiful mouth, me flirtin ay? hahah, nuh... just tellin d truth.. hope we all gonna chant on jessi i 's -gettin old- party next week.. hahah.. enjoy ur w-end sisten RRRRRRReespct
hows my lil' butterFLY? lol good to see that inner child yesty. looks like mummy will do a fairy party for u this year with pony rides and prizes. lolololololol u too cute! bilalli had the best day and loved you got in and joined the fun with the lil'ones. thanks love you! mummmmmmmmm. x
Hello MISS SUNSHINE...hope all's well in the warm rays..it's kinda cold over here so you might need to come by on Friday..let us know..then can get u and ur sis on the door of course!! u guys both ripped it....hopefully see you soon!! Peace VJAY XOXO
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HI!!!!!!! It's my Birthday party this saturday!! 14th june. It's at my place, I'd love to see you and candy! From 10pm till very very early :) Send me a message and your phone number if you can miss sunshine :) Miss you guys! Lauren.
Hello queen beauty puff!!! I have so much organic food here at home to share with you! Come over this week!!! Ill call now Ill pick you up... my grocer gave me a whole extra box for free lets eat it all!!! xxx Neda
Vida... Vida... Passing Through after a while. "Possibilties" is my Fave.. My 2 year old daughter is loving "Bout that time".. Health, Happiness & Harmony. ONE LOVE
Hey thought this might interest you ... how was your time back in Ghana? i cant remember if i saw you on your return or not?! hope you are well ;) -----------------------------------
Living in Zion: Rastafarian Repatriates in Ghana, West Africa Carmen M. White*
Abstract
The theme of repatriation figures prominently in a repertoire of symbols and concepts associated with Rastafarianism. Yet the experiences and perspectives of repatriated Rastafarians remains an uncharted area of research in Rastafarian scholarship and studies in the African diaspora, more broadly conceived. What impact does an actual physical repatriation have on the Rastafarian ethos of repatriates? For example, is there a reworking or confirmation of notions of Zion and Babylon that comes with actually experiencing the fulfillment of repatriation? Based on ethnographic research in Ghana, West Africa, this article explores the experiences and perspectives of repatriated Rastafarians from Jamaica.
HEY YO... JUST DROPPIN IN TO THANK YA FOR THE ADDITION AND TO SHOW YA SOME LOVE... IF YOU GET SOME TIME DROP IN AND CHECK OUT MONARCH MUSIC... HOPE ALL IS GOOD, AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YA SOON... GOD BLESS... LOVE N RESPECTS
Greetings Empress * Vida-Sunshyne * Respect To You !!!!!!! I Give Thanks For Reaching Out, Making The Connection And The Friendship !!!!!!! Blessed Love
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