Midnite

The brainchild of brothers Ron and Vaughn Benjamin, Midnite formed in the Virgin Islands island of St. Croix in 1989. The quintet people possess included Dion Hopkins (drums), Joe Straws (bass), Trippa (acoustic guitar), Ron (keyboards), and Vaughn (lead vocals). They’re well-known in St. Croix, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, as well as the East Coastline of the Areas, where they possess gigged for several years. A well-received three-week South Africa engagement signifies their longest trek to day. Apart from the Benjamins, the people’ identities certainly are a comparative secret: Straws (aka Big Bass) ‘s been around for quite some time, but Hopkins, acclaimed for his one-drop basis, and Trippa, for his limited backbeat skank, are comparative newcomers; Vaughn continues to be the primary songwriter, with Ron offering as the musical movie director. Metal Pulse, Barrington Levy, Hugh Masekela, and Gladys Knight & the Pips are among the performers Midnite have distributed the stage with at different concerts. Their recognition extends to university campuses, including Rutgers, Temple, Johnson C. Smith, Clark-Atlanta University or college, and so many more. Albums like Ras Mek Serenity (1999), Vijan (2003), and Treasure (2011) represent their politics bent and their dancehall taste.