https://www.shine-imusic.com/bio daily 0.75 2026-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1623420422651-1HX5SV9FR4M5O9FMLY8Z/20201106_113131.jpg Biography Like many Caribbean children born in the 80’s, reggae, neo-reggae and dancehall recording and performing artist, “SHINE-I” (Darius Semper), grew up listening to legends like Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff. When he began to regard Rastafari in his life’s journey, newfound passion directed his love for music to the recording studio. His Debut Album, The Foundation, was released in 2012 and was well received in his homeland of The Virgin Islands (VI). Desiring to mend some links in The Virgin Islands’ music industry, SHINE-I became an advocate for the development of Virgin Islands’ music. In 2015 he founded a unique production called “Bridging The Gap” (BTG) for the promotion and exhibition of Virgin Islands’ Artists! The production generated a following over four years and has been used as a platform to raise awareness and monies for cerebral palsy and autism – in honour of his youngest child. Throughout his musical journey SHINE-I has remained focused on his mission to create positive, entertaining and inspirational music. Songs like I Got It Bad helped to create a memorable first-dance on his wedding day, prior to its release. Later, it was number one on VI charts and featured alongside Anthony B and Junior Gong in French magazine, Reggae Vibes. Only Jah, produced by Brazilian studio Akanni-I Records remains a fan favourite in Brazil and Mommy and Daddy, which features vocal and musical contributions from three of his six children, all support his mission and spread a positive message. SHINE-I has acquired much experience performing and touring. He delivered noteworthy performances on Chronixx’s Dread and Terrible Tour and De Apostle’s Brazilian Razor Blade Tour, both in 2016; and Buju Banton’s Long Walk to Freedom Tour in 2019. Via his affiliation with the BOONDOX (Black Organisation of Noble Diplomats Optimising eXpression) REGIME, he maintains connections that are at the core of the Virgin Islands’ music scene and is able to share a network and camaraderie with like-minded artists. In 2019, he moved from the Virgin Islands to the United Kingdom (UK) to improve the quality of life for his family. It was a bitter-sweet decision as it hampered the delivery of what would have been the 5th production of BTG. After taking some time to get settled; SHINE-I returned to the studio in 2020 and realised his first UK release in October of that year with Music Is Life. No More, a pandemic-themed song soon followed; and on the Birthday of H.I.M Haile Selassie (23rd July, 2021) he released his first EP… Difference. Shine-I closed out 2021 with several live performances and continued into 2022; cumulating with the release of Revolutionaries - an energetic track which fuses his VI Vibe with British Boom (featuring two British rappers) to create a unique sound. 2023 saw a fresh, fiery force with the audio and video release of See Your Fire, with teammates Lions Flow Production; and by the end of Spring of that year, he had begun the promotion of the track Bad Mind and its video, which would go on to amass over 350,000 YouTube views. Now a 2025 Godiva Calling Winner, SHINE-I shows no signs of slowing down as he continues to write, record and prepare for the release of new music and visuals - summer 2026 is loading for a fiery finish. A versatile and experienced artist and entertainer; SHINE-I is poised to continue making significant contributions to the reggae, neo-reggae and dancehall musical genres. https://www.shine-imusic.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-01-24 https://www.shine-imusic.com/gallery daily 0.75 2021-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/cf2e838a-951f-4b95-93e1-d7a2f9740cfa/OdexShine-2.jpg Gallery Smiles are a free way to spread joy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1650736974209-OUNXSRHWMPFOC0G02PX9/performing.jpg Gallery A man with a tall headwrap, wearing a light-colored shirt and ripped jeans, holding a microphone and singing or speaking on stage with smoke in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1650737030664-LRVKBU7F4HP7FWQ7D9E9/performing%2Bcolour.jpg Gallery A male singer with a large blue and white headwrap, wearing a light-colored shirt with rolled-up sleeves revealing a plaid cuff, and distressed jeans, holding a microphone and singing on stage with smoke effects in the background. There are logos for Square One and Student Media Abdullah Bangura at the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625478625408-FHN0ZIQ599DH0U6T7OJA/FB_IMG_1442536847639.jpg Gallery Performing in red leather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1650736925414-FZXM58A9DB6A2SQFBMIX/FB_IMG_1442537226180.jpg Gallery Performing album debut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1d298f62-d8d9-4bb8-bdfb-8c54ae7cb2bf/performing.jpg Gallery Buju Banton Long Walk to Freedom Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625478342134-FIKNGQFC3PMBSQIU8R5X/IMG-20180604-WA0003.jpg Gallery Say What shoot 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1626507744743-36GGUBA6WKD60FP34ERD/on%2Bstage.jpg Gallery A man wearing a colorful head wrap, sunglasses, and a white T-shirt with a rainbow design, dancing outdoors among green trees, holding a black microphone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/e50738ea-58e2-4b76-8666-631d7e5d021f/On_Stage_BnW_Shine-I.jpg Gallery Black and white photo of a man wearing a turban and sleeveless denim jacket, holding a microphone and pointing with his right hand, standing on a stage under a metal structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625122086656-5O6ANM9PL56ZG4FQ1CGJ/IMG-20180604-WA0002.jpg Gallery Say What shoot 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1626508223505-G5MQBSSNJGTPXEEWPNR8/Shine-I%2B1.jpg Gallery A man wearing a blue and black striped head wrap, black leather jacket, and holding a microphone, appears to be performing passionately. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625403625240-NQKW7H875ON935WC2OU8/IMG_4803.jpg Gallery A man with sunglasses, a gray headwrap, and a gold chain stands outdoors in front of a large tree with green leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625478520170-5XLDF4LNFAGMYI3AIM9E/IMG_4608%252B-2.jpg Gallery Focused black n white https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625478410072-X50Y2VHHH7AQR6HI86M1/IMG_4624.jpg Gallery Sitting in archway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/547d517e-89e9-4e6c-97b5-5246e84f8b14/IMG_4678+-+2.jpg Gallery By cool water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625122844738-DEAX0HFRWUU6IG71GU6L/IMG_4723.jpg Gallery rose garden 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/946721e6-cda5-4c0b-84d3-47fd88620f2e/IMG_4712.JPG Gallery A man dressed in white clothing, wearing a turban and sunglasses, standing outdoors on a garden stairway holding a decorative sword. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/5c599bfa-1e81-4ee2-bc81-e333bf6b19a1/IMG_4719.JPG Gallery rose garden 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625122561053-CNE5HF9T31BS3PMLRYNA/IMG_4731.jpg Gallery white on white 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625404556874-DWO1EYOU2KLCQAMV984M/IMG_4801.jpg Gallery standing tall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625122271004-92KY67VST66S9C3KGL7S/IMG_4812.jpg Gallery Meditation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625478570521-9YR5FPEJF91KHW26YCF9/IMG_4828%25252B%252525281%25252529.jpg Gallery pause for a beat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625408424005-YLEWY4GDI2M9ZAWH2Q8N/20210619_113708%2B%25281%2529.jpg Gallery Below the tree line https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/e4929f4b-e59b-4ee0-a7f9-53015cc1b5d9/IMG_4782.JPG Gallery Poppy field https://www.shine-imusic.com/updates-n-media daily 0.75 2026-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/6074dce5-be10-461b-a856-545c90007344/facebook+button.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/04f1322f-3583-4b1c-9cef-0fbceb4a98bd/instagram+button.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/42ece18c-9ecf-48d4-b131-db53d447cbc6/youtube+button.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/4fa50e88-85fa-4462-89ac-d7d70450c111/Call+upon+his+name.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/428aca6d-7591-4e20-bd79-e748132170e1/let+you+go+%281%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/428aca6d-7591-4e20-bd79-e748132170e1/let+you+go+%281%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1664773482467-HAMTPIC35W789ZOLQFM9/Shine+i+revolution+copy.png Updates & Media - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625930392031-8KUER3I9XKEOSBXEOQ48/difference+official+artwork_+BACK+OFFICIAL.png Updates & Media STREAM THE EP “DIFFERENCE” NOW AVAILABLE! https://www.shine-imusic.com/home daily 1.0 2026-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625053768837-IV8NYO5Y1PL2LGRZZXYB/P1000824__ed_p.jpg Home Person walking through tall green grass near a body of water with distant hills in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1650737307074-4KM4U1N34YMIZAPUVBER/performing.jpg Home A man wearing a traditional headwrap and mic in hand, performing passionately on stage with a dark background and pinkish smoke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625053837966-GFWG701Z9K9ZGF5WLVEC/SHINE%2BI_high%2Bres-1.jpg Home A group of six people, including children and adults, are playing tug of war on a sandy beach with a boat and mountains in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625420192039-ZHACL3IAM7354U80VDCH/IMG_4767.jpg Home A man dressed in white with sunglasses, a large white headwrap, and jewelry, standing on a wooden bridge next to a river with lush green trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625054045058-6QXT2DT9RGNDDEMA1WBR/Shine-I%2B_high%2Bres.jpg Home A man with a beard and mustache wearing yellow sunglasses, a blue headwrap, a sleeveless denim vest, and distressed jeans, standing against a white wall with arms crossed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625054103963-J1QB07GA6LJGYDYM49IV/IMG_4719.jpg Home A man dressed in white, wearing sunglasses and a headwrap, crouching in a lush garden with pink flowers and green bushes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/4fa50e88-85fa-4462-89ac-d7d70450c111/Call+upon+his+name.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/428aca6d-7591-4e20-bd79-e748132170e1/let+you+go+%281%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1cb84d68-bc21-432a-b1e7-eb5b09be0390/see+your+fire+copy.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/47f815f6-a10a-4ae3-b87d-ce2504bb9338/bad+mind+Final.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1664770677324-7LWP0FBCNR2GN2UELTV7/Shine+i+revolution+copy.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/428aca6d-7591-4e20-bd79-e748132170e1/let+you+go+%281%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625120190498-V6JK2WQIWC7JV5A20T0Y/Mommy+and+Daddy+-+Shine-I+%28Social+Media+Cover+Art%29.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1625120404240-E70X6YV07ZSL4V0QLL4T/Shine+I+cover+art.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/389e3ef7-87ed-42f5-9cd4-f930502e59e5/No+More_artwork_Shine-I.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1623439787725-DRMJR5EBOUBEWNSAAX4Z/Difference+official+artwork+1080+x+1080.jpg Home - “DIFFERENCE” - The EP OPPOSITES ATTRACT AND VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE. The EP “Difference” is a collection of six songs with themes and arrangements that vary as much as our life experiences - granting something for everyone. Take a listen and see if you can hear the DIFFERENCE. https://www.shine-imusic.com/music daily 0.75 2024-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/99a47f85-dc27-4e3f-8956-0a47d80ecb71/Call+upon+his+name.png The Music Call Upon His Name https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/428aca6d-7591-4e20-bd79-e748132170e1/let+you+go+%281%29.png The Music If I Let You Go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/9e825e7d-dd1c-4e5d-b02d-393af35bb55e/bad+mind+Final.png The Music Bad Mind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1cb84d68-bc21-432a-b1e7-eb5b09be0390/see+your+fire+copy.png The Music See Your Fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/1664770677324-7LWP0FBCNR2GN2UELTV7/Shine+i+revolution+copy.png The Music Revolutionaries - feat. 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Mada Nile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c333048927af5df59dbb9d/470a6cce-51b9-4b66-a97e-a399798c52e5/The+Foundation_artwork_Album_Cover_Shine-I.jpg The Music The Foundation - The Album