Born in St. Maarten, Jernaldo "Dr. Rum" Thielman, is a vibrant musician and mentor. His melodies, a fusion of Hip Hop, R&B, and Caribbean sounds, have won hearts globally. At 4, he bagged his first singing prize, and decades later, 20 million people watched his captivating audition on "The Voice of Holland". In the Netherlands, he forged music with Grammy-winners and taught in youth prisons. Back in St. Maarten, he uplifts local talent through his "R U Ready" competition and teaches, perpetually inspired by his love for his nation and its vibrant sounds.