Creative Corner: Featuring Vivid Streaming Owner Rashidi Clenance
Rashidi Clenance, Owner of Vivid Streaming, Head of The Tim Duncan Foundation in the VI, & Owner of popular Sports Bar on the island of St. Thomas Win Mill 2.0. The latest feature on Creatives Corner. Rashidi grew up on the island of St. Croix U.S.V.I, where he attended and graduated from the St. Joseph High School. He then furthered his studies at Vincennes University. Rashidi has always had a passion for sports, although it didn't turn out exactly how he'd intended. He participated in various sports. However that didn't stop him from getting involved in the community. As the founder of Sun Stroke Promotions his goal was to showcase the best high school basketball players in the U.S. & British Virgin Islands. This would give them the opportunity to earn sponsorships to further their education. The Virgin Islands Icon has dedicated his life to showcasing the talents of the Virgin Islands both local and in the mainland. Mr. Clenance began his journey with the Avis & Daily News writing sports, he then took his talents to the radio airways. Does anyone remember his popular morning show on Virgin Islands radio station Isle 95 "Rash in the Morning." I remember being dropped of to school in the mornings and being entertained by him on the radio during the car ride.
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Rashidi's radio days at Isle 95 would soon be numbered. When it was brought up that the artists of the Virgin Islands shouldn't have to pay to receive an interview or have their songs promoted. Shortly after he decided his time at the radio station had come to an end. He then relocated to St. Thomas U.S.V.I. where he would soon be on the airwaves once more at 103.5, but trouble would once again follow the legend due to him always speaking his mind.
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Rashidi moved on to opening his own sports bar in FrenchTown, St. Thomas U.S.V.I where he displays autographed jerseys, baseballs, bats, from professional and college players such as the now retired Tim Duncan. Aaliyah Boston was recently featured on ESPN with sportscaster Holly Rowe where Win Mill 2.0 honored her with a Jersey from her High School Basketball playing days. She's one of the most decorated high school basketball player in Virgin Islands history. Several businesses were affected during the pandemic and that includes the Win Mill. Rashidi along with his partner decided to make the executive decision to shut down the business for the time being. The business has since reopened and is fully operational.
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Vivid Streaming is an online radio station with studios in both St. Thomas & St. Croix U.S.V.I. Rashidi has the freedom to operate his station as he sees fit. It has become a fast growing online radio station that promotes Virgin Islanders. According to the owner they're plans of expanding the station to music capital for Virgin Islanders "Atlanta." Vivid Streaming has given back to the community in many ways, over the Christmas break hosted a toy drive. They gave away free toys to the children of the community who were eager to receive these gifts. The media icon has opened up the airways to a new generation of hosts eager to show the world what they have to offer. Rash kicks off the Vivid Streaming show in the morning with The MaDD House, followed by Project 3,2,1 with hosts Chris, Sealey & Neka Neeks where they discuss the hottest topics and pose as a voice to millennials.
Rashidi has friends in high places as he's been apart of the community for many years partaking in various things. Among those friends, is NBA superstar Tim Duncan, Tim & Rashidi have been friends for many years. The now retired ball player has entrusted his good friend in being the head of his foundation right here in the Virgin Islands. Rash admitted it has not been easy, but he takes his role very seriously. Tim Duncan is currently working with Aliyah Boston, and there's alot to be made about it, when it comes down to it she's not the only Virgin Islander he's worked with. He's the facilitator and organizes things with the belief that things will always work out. Although the two are long time friends they have a mutual respect for one another.
In closing I would just like to say Rashidi Clenance has paved the way for various media and radio personalities who are trying to make a difference in the community today. We all have one common goal and that's to shine a positive light on the Virgin Islands. Serving as one of my many inspirations into why I created my platform, I'm very honored to have gotten the opportunity to share his story.
Written By: Minoca A.
Sources: Rashidi Clenance, VirginIslandsdailynews.com, VI Consortium, St.ThomasSource.com
Pc: KGP VI.com
Vid Cred: Vivid Streaming YouTube Channel
