Born in jamaica West Indies, Yanks was always surrounded by Reggae Music. His two major influences in those times were Bob Marley and Eddie Fitzroy. During his youthful days, parties and Dance Hall sessions were a part of his life style. This was due to the fact that his biggest hobbies were singing and Dj’ing. Dee Jay in the jamaican rap which is similar or equivalent to american hip hop rap.Many times as he would make an attmept at singing the elders would not give him a chance nevertheless,he was still determined to do what he enjoyed, he practiced with friends and eventually began to write songs on his own.
After a time he ended up hanging out at Tony Rebel’s studio in Kingston where many of the local artist hanged. At this time he tried to get a start in night clubs and parties but still was not able to find anyone to give him the chance until he finally decided to take matters in his own hands. after which he started hosting parties and concerts of his own. by doing so he created his own fan based that accepted his music, which gave him his big break at Hope Gardens located in Kingston Jamaica and therefore he has been performing at other Reggae venues around the world.
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