Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine May 2021 | Page 174

Darkside Muzik Label
Farming
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Darkside Muzik Label

While at school in the Netherlands , Ulyssese better known as ‘ Twizzle ’ simultaneously juggled playing basketball ( a sport he absolutely loves ), music , and academics . Music eventually took precedence and his independent record label , Darkside Muzik , was born . Ulyssese is a singer - his genre , rap . You can find his music here . He manages this label and his studio resonates with music production for himself and others , almost daily . He also does graphic design , specifically album covers for clients and manages client ’ s social media accounts

Farming

Ulyssese is the youngest farmer on Sint Eustatius and he ’ s creating quite a stir . Eating healthy is his passion and he views farming as a way to make quality , organic produce available and affordable to the people on the island . His mission is centered , not only on growing organic produce , but also on educating people about the benefits of healthy eating . No one else on the island in his age group has ventured into farming , so many people especially the older folks , have thrown their support behind him . The government too , has been closely observing his farming progress and in support have now granted him a piece of land . They are impressed with his ideas to seek ways to create a mentorship program , showing young people farming techniques , a very necessary initiative for the maintenance of a viable sustainable food system generations on the island can enjoy .