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Romain Virgo (born 24 January 1990) is a singer from Jamaica, specializing in the lovers rock style of reggae music. ==Biography== Virgo hails from Stepney in Saint Ann Parish.〔 He rose to prominence in the television choir contest ''All Together Sing'' in 2006, going on to win the Digicel Rising Stars competition in 2007, two months before his graduation from high school in St. Ann, Jamaica.〔Johnson, Richard (2012) "(Virgo launches album with hundreds in the park )", ''Jamaica Observer'', 1 June 2012, retrieved 2012-06-01〕 At 17 years old, he was the youngest contestant to ever win top prize at the competition, which included a JA$1,000,000 prize and a recording contract with Greensleeves Records.〔Gaynor, Jonique. (Destined for Stardom ). ''Jamaica Gleaner''. 30 September 2007.〕〔"(Romain Virgo Reminisces On Digicel Rising Stars )", ''Jamaica Gleaner'', 25 August 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2013〕 A few weeks after winning the competition, Virgo met Donovan Germain who produced his first hit record "Mi Caan Sleep" on the Penthouse label.〔(Interview with...Romain Virgo ). ''Penthouse Records''. March 2009.〕 Several hit singles followed, including "Wanna Go Home", "Live Mi Life", and "Alton's Medley". In June 2010, VP Records released his debut self-titled album. After winning the Digicel competition, Virgo performed dances and stageshows, including Rebel Salute, Passa Passa, and Weddy Weddy. In the autumn of 2010, he joined fellow artists Capleton and Munga on a tour of the United States.〔(Romain Virgo opens for Capleton Tour October 2010 ). ''RudeGal.com''. 20 October 2010.〕 In addition to his music career, Virgo is pursuing his bachelor's degree at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, majoring in voice and minoring in keyboard.〔(Romain Virgo Biography ). ''VP Records''. 2010. Retrieved 24 January 2011.〕 In 2014 his cover version of Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" topped the charts in several Caribbean countries.〔"(Romain Virgo riding high on the success of "Stay With Me" )", RJR News, 2 October 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2014〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Romain Virgo」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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