RVSHNFK founder Derrin Thompson was raised in Norfolk, Virginia where he spent most of his childhood. During that time he was only interested in video games and cartoons. As Derrin progressed through life, he started to slowly become interested in music and visual arts. Playing games like Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy 7 truly spiked his interest in music. As Derrin matured into his teen years, he began to be a little less involved in video games and became infatuated with Skateboarding, Rap, Punk and Classic Rock music. Those parts of his life opened up an array of influences upon creating visual arts and music.
In 2010, Derrin began making beats on an old eMac that he purchased from a local thrift store for $50. From then on he would try and become apart of a music scene with his own idea of what music should sound like. After having trouble gaining the exposure and outlets to share his music with like minded individuals, Derrin took a hiatus with music and arts.
In 2012 Derrin reunited with Co- Founder and keyboardist, Monica Skinner. When they weren’t making music together, they were listening to music together and sharing ideas and dreams about what they wished the local music scene would become or developing photography skills. At some time, the couple moved in together in a tiny studio apartment located in Ghent, an area that has quite the influence on local creativity and nostalgia. Being influenced by their surroundings, Derrin and Monica went on to create a collective that would become a hub for local musicians, painters, photographers, directors, writers, and more to connect and assist one another with projects by networking through RVSHNFK for each individual need.
CLOUD_BOOM. Shot by Derrin Thompson (BLVCKHNDZ)
Synergy at its finest.
In 2017, we interviewed a decent amount of local artists and exposed them to different crowds and cliques throughout Hampton Roads. In the next few years we want to become the networking hub we aspire to be. We aim to Host events that allow creative individuals to participate network and enjoy themselves in one place. More information coming soon.