1. By: Tangikina Tauteoli
Fiji
By: Tangikina Tauteoli

2. George Brooks Veikoso Born and raised in Hawaii
Parents are originally from Fiji so George spent part of his childhood in Fiji
Took the name of his parents motherland as his artist name to represent his roots
First professional singing appearance earned him $5 at age 8
“The only place I could sing was in church, so every chance I could I’s sneak out…”
Later, at age 14, his mother gave in and let him join a Fijian band, Rootstrata
A producer, song writer, and singer/performer

3. Career
Began performing with groups as a singer before making it big as a solo artist
People questioned him for collaborating a lot with other artists
He credits 3 relatives for encouraging his interest and passion for music
Great uncle, Isireli Racule, who helped make “Drums of the Island” by Elvis Presley.
Uncle Sakiusa Bulicokocoko (of Bulicoko Band Fame)
Uncle Paul Stevens, who started his interest in artists like Stevie Wonder and Marvine Gaye, groups like Third World, Earth Wind and Fire, Chaka Klan, the Bee Gees and other early inspirations
Released 10 albums
His songs “Sitt’n on the Dock of the Bay”, “Smokin Session”, and “She’s Da Bomb” from his album Gratitude were heard on the Bay Watch Hawaii and MTV’s Real World Hawaii

4. Awards
Began his popularity and presence in the local music industry after receiving awards
Hawaii Academy of Record Arts’
Na Hooku Hanohano Award for Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year
Public balloting for Favorite Entertainer of the Year in 1998

5. Genre A fusion of Island reggae, hip-hip, R&B, jazz and soul
Mostly known for his reggae style
Cultural Origins: Jamaica (especially Kingston), later becoming a part of African music
Common to be sung in Jamaican Patois and lyaric dialects
Typical Instruments: bass guitar, drums, organ, brass instruments, melodica
Bass sound is thick and heavy
Concept of “call and response”
“Reggae has spread to many countries across the world, often incorporating local instruments and fusing with other genres.”

6. “Smokin’ Session” and “Naughty Girl”
Compositions
“Give it All”
“Smokin’ Session” and “Naughty Girl”
Listen for:
Vocables
Sentimental lyrics
Jamaican Patois (accent)
Emphasis on the backbeat
Reggae tempo that’s slower
Instruments- bass guitar (plays on off beat of the rhythm), piano, and drums
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Listen for:
Sentimental lyrics
Slow reggae tempo
Emphasis on backbeat
Jamaican Patios (accent)
Instruments- bass guitar and piano on the offbeats, drums
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7. References
Reggae. (2015, April 24). Retrieved April 28, 2015, from
Born George Brooks Veikoso. (2013, January 1). Retrieved April 28, 2015, from
Berger, J. (1999, June 29). By George. Retrieved April 28, 2015, from l