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VI musician Avery F. Felicien releases new 'Rock Star' Album

- Music released under the stage name 'A Very Real Baby'
Musician Avery F. Felicien has a full-time day job and is a farmer at heart. While he spends his days working at a resort, Mr. Felicien still finds time to plant crops as well as craft up new music which resulted in the release of his latest album 'Rock Star.' Photo: Provided
Still from A Very Real Baby - Big Up (Visualizer) music video. Photo: Youtube
Still from A Very Real Baby - Big Up (Visualizer) music video. Photo: Youtube
Artwork released for my first single entitled 'My Name'. Photo: Provided
Artwork released for my first single entitled 'My Name'. Photo: Provided
Under the artist name 'A Very Real Baby', Avery's music can be found on several music platforms. Photo: Facebook
Under the artist name 'A Very Real Baby', Avery's music can be found on several music platforms. Photo: Facebook
Still from A Very Real Baby - Big Up (Visualizer) music video. Photo: Youtube
Still from A Very Real Baby - Big Up (Visualizer) music video. Photo: Youtube
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Musician Avery F. Felicien has a full-time day job and is a farmer at heart. While he spends his days working at a resort, Mr Felicien still finds time to plant crops as well as craft up new music, which resulted in the release of his latest album “Rock Star.”

Currently living in Valley, Virgin Gorda, Avery attended the Bregado Flax Educational Centre and graduated from the High School’s alternative programme as Valedictorian in 2005.

He then went on to H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) to pursue Business Administration; however, that did not work out. He is currently employed at Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort as a Swimming Pool Technician but does other business ventures to support himself.  

Avery said currently his interest is his music as well as religion, farming, business, and meditation amongst others.

New Album 

On April 29, 2022, Avery released a Hip-Hop album ‘Rock Star’ under the artist name 'A Very Real Baby' on all major music platforms. This was celebrated with an album release party on Virgin Gorda on the same day. 

On the album, which is featured on his website, https://averyrealbaby.com, there are five tracks including ‘Big Up’ a song paying homage to the VI and a pursuit of success.

Track number 2, ‘Shine”, while different from the first, stays true to the hip-hop genre and speaks about a rise to stardom and living a life of luxury.

Speaking about his day-to-day life as a worker, musician and farmer, Avery added, “I’d say the most challenging thing about all is the combination of gaining the knowledge and also the physical work that must be done.”

“But that’s the only way to get things done, so having a positive mindset can override the challenges to then make it all feel like less of a challenge," he said regarding juggling the three interests. 

Life Lessons 

Avery said his biggest life lesson has been learning to overcome evil with good and trusting God to help him along that Journey.

As a farmer, he said he became interested in the craft at age 16 when he is meditating on a possible business solution for adulthood, “Then I began growing tomato plants and other crops which made me enjoy the whole process of sowing and reaping,” he added.

“Singing was a passion I encountered from around 5 years because the church choir used to touch my soul. I then placed it in a special place in my heart to have as a career someday,” he added.

Pursuing business             

We asked Avery if he was happy with his career and the answer was a definitive yes; however, he still wants to achieve more, “My job does feel like something I’ve desired, as well as all my business ventures, especially my music career, since it was my first desire.” 

However, he said, “I just wish to be a businessman. I feel that way because Mr Ralph T. O’Neal is my idol and even though he was a Minister, he held the title of a businessman. So I want to be a businessman too.”

He added that he is currently attempting to own a car rental business, and then eventually even real estate with an apartment rental complex someday.

“And last but not least, I am very talented in handcrafting items and plan to be known someday for creating necklaces and earrings made from coconut shells or even seashells,” he added.

Avery's music can be found on the website Website: https://averyrealbaby.com/music and he can be contacted https://www.facebook.com/AveryRealBaby 

11 Responses to “VI musician Avery F. Felicien releases new 'Rock Star' Album”

  • Vino Reader (20/05/2022, 13:50) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now here is something positive after the negative vibes we have gone through these past few weeks. All the best young man. Continue to resist the alluring calls of evil with its promise of easy money. The road ahead may be rough but remember stay true to your call. Trust God.
    • wise up (22/05/2022, 15:23) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      This is the same guy posting on the Facebook Community Boards claiming he and Andrew going to Heaven, that he’s surprised they didn’t release him as yet, that Andrew is chosen by God, and that the DEA was out for Andrew before being born SMH???????

      With a Facebook name as Baby Yogi he better look up where the term Yogi really originate (and no it’s not Super Mario) and what it’s associated with because that post of his sounds like the Rock and Roll music mess with his thought process.

      You can’t serve two masters.

      Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he. will hate the one, and love the other; or else. he will hold to the one, and despise the other, Ye cannot serve God and mammon
  • Hmm (20/05/2022, 14:48) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big up yourself. Keep rising
  • Lucky (20/05/2022, 15:18) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    hats off to you Avery. big up every time. vg youth we got talent.....
  • oldboss (20/05/2022, 15:25) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Avery is an always positive soul, very gregarious, full of life and great ideas. As others have said he's an inspiration to us all. I have had the good fortune to work with Avery a few years back... You keep going stronger and better!!
  • My girl (20/05/2022, 15:36) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vino you the best big ups
  • Awesome (20/05/2022, 17:45) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    I love how he never give up!! I remember the earlier days of his music. He always wanted to be an musical artist and hope he gets the opportunity he deserves. Keep it up.

    Kind regards
    Gumption
  • Edge (20/05/2022, 18:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bless up & nuff respect!! ????
  • Lily Ann (20/05/2022, 18:52) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Blesssss Uppppppp .... large up yourself !!!!!
  • Avery (20/05/2022, 23:50) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Boy I rem you very well
    U use to stop by work and chat with us in the Mariner
    Always positivity and always music
    Big up my boy live your energy and determination..
  • Blesschild (21/05/2022, 21:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Avery. Keep on reaching for the star the sky is the limit.


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