When I was 3 years old I would dress up like my uncle, get a guitar that was twice my size and perform in-front of my family much to their amusement. My uncle was a performer and had a big influence on me. He taught me that, no matter how big or successful you get, to never forget who you are and where you come from. I never thought about the bad situation my family was in, or the hardship we endured because I was never alone. My Jamaican and Colombian family was massive, vibrant and loud. I would always be with my cousins in Camden. From my mum I’ve inherited her charisma; she’s a smooth talker who can talk herself out of any situation. From my dad I of course inherited the sauce of the Caribbean. I was heavily involved in gang activity and gang violence which I regret. I was always the one in the group to start free styling or to start beatboxing. Music got me through the hard times.
When my best friend was stabbed to death I decided to pursue a different life, something my family and friends could be proud of, and music was the only thing I knew how to do well. When I was 16 I read 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' By Robert T. Kiyosaki which changed my mentality drastically. I think most teenagers read that book but most never do anything with the information, that actually help everyday living. But I was already in my own house and put into practice alot of what he said. It's not information, but what you do with it that sets you apart from the rest.
I started producing as a beginner at the start of COVID 19, just teaching myself, and now I have so many clients that some are on a waiting list. The progression I’ve had over the last few years is extraordinary, I sometimes surprise myself. A lot has to do with me being in a room with the right people, learning from them and implementing it to my own sound. One of the events that most impacted me was going to LatinoLife in the Park last year in 2022. It had a massive influence on me, it helped me understand that there is a lot of Latinos in the UK and that there’s a whole scene emerging from nothing. I think it took the festival for me to see that and actually want to get involved.
One of the biggest challenges I faced was funding it to be able to do it full time. To be a producer you need all sorts of equipment like mics and amp etc so getting all of those stuff was a challenge. The way I overcame it was showing my talent to people who would invest in me for example artists/A&Rs labels and studios. I got alot of rejections but from the ten I visited two called me back. My biggest breakthrough was being hired by Candela Records, the first latino-owned label in London and showcasing my talent how it should be. Another break through was when I started to open up with artist fro big act eg (ANDY RIVERA ETC) In every song I make there is a bit of Latino in it. For example, if I’m making a drill, I put some salsa in there or if I’m doing a reggaeton ill put in some drill.
My work doesn't feel like work because I enjoy it so much. I get to call myself ‘self employed’ (ja ja). I like the relationships I build, the progression and the lifestyle. I love being in the Candela studio because I can create whatever I want, however I want, for however long I want and that it a blessing. Sometimes taking on project with a sound I’ve never done is daunting but I do love a challenge. I love London because of the energy you get from people. Recently, I came back from holiday and my friends came round to my house and cleaned it for me so I could come back to a fresh house.
My perfect Sunday in London is eating a Sunday roast in the pub and once I’ve finished its off too the studio to make Sunday bangers.
