DJ Avalanche, Producer of Global Hits Hard Fete and A-List, Receives Keys to the Virgin Islands; Other Noteworthy Individuals Celebrated

Four more Virgin Islanders received official honors during a Perma Plaque Ceremony hosted on St. Thomas on Monday morning. The event was the second in as many weeks as the 35th Legislature works on clearing a backlog of honors, some dating as far back as the 30th Legislature.  Gregory Hodge, known more commonly as DJ Avalanche, was honored for his outstanding contributions as a disc jockey, radio talk show host, and entertainer. He received the official Key to the Virgin Islands. Senator Javan James Sr., who sponsored the original legislation, celebrated his “significant impact on the cultural landscape of the Caribbean.” Mr. Hodge has produced several songs, one of which – “Hard Fete” by Bunji Garlin – won the 2023 Road March title in Trinidad and Tobago. He also produced Pumpa's smash hit "A-List". Accepting the recognition, DJ Avalanche thanked the community for embracing and pushing him. He encouraged young Virgin Islanders to “let my story be a symbol of inspiration that we can ...