If you have yet to visit the Bronx, don't worry because the voice of the Bronx is well on its way to Jamaica, Saturday November 24th for radio diva Nikki Z birthday bash. "Short, black, an' ugly" is how he introduces himself. Awarded Bronx #1 selector for 2005 & 2006, SKERRIT BWOY a.k.a. MR. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE exploded on the international dancehall scene in 1999, with his sound system GHETTO LIFE. Celebrated for his maniacal, competitive style, and supercharged comical juggling, this likkle bwoy is one of the most loved in the business.
Originally from St. Johns, Antigua, the youngster migrated to Bronx, New York in the mid 1990's. Clubbing at a very young age, and hanging out on Creston Avenue, it did not take him long to fit into the fast pace life of the city. "I remember listening to Ricky Trooper on Killaman Jaro sound and saying to myself... Yo! That's gonna be me! I used to ride my bike to Moodies Records on 225th Street, all the way from 183rd, just to buy three records a week...cause those days I was just getting a weekly US$10 allowance."
His father Shats Man, pleased with the course his son was taking, encouraged him by purchasing club equipment, and dub plates. In December 2000, the "likkle bwoy dem," consisting of Skerrit Bwoy, Robbie Steele and Jr. Dread, reigned supreme in the Bronx Youth Clash. Wining the title, and have continued to prevail ever since. This was only the first of many more trophies that will be placed on the Ghetto Life mantle in years to come.
Skerrit spoke of his motivation to continue and excel in the sound business, saying, "Trying to change a person's, even your brother's, view about what life can be is an almost impossible task. Now picture trying to change the views of hundreds, or thousands of people you never met in a few hours. That's my job! I take the people that I deejay, dance, sing, and shed sweat for, out of their every day stress. I want to take dem to a place of bliss, a place of ecstasy. When I entertain, I don't want no one to think 'bout their bills, or their job, or their troubles. I'm gonna have you laughing, singing, dancing, and shedding as much sweat as myself. It's such a good feeling to finish a show, walk outside and hear people on their cell phones saying what a good time they've had, imitating my moves, or just shaking my hand. It gives me a sense of accomplishment."
This pride in his art is a special winning quality of Skerrit's, and coupled with his vibrant animated spirit, it has led him to being very much in demand these days. He has been featured in a wide array of media. Among some of these are: the Japanese video game "SWAGGER" as the main character. As a model in the Jamaican Street magazine, Back a Yard (Issue 6). Such DVDs as: Who is Baddest on the Dance Floor: Vol. 1 (Japan), I.R.T. Riddimz (New York), & Lyric DVD Magazine (Canada) & much more. Skerrit Bwoy also released his documentary, "Temporary Sanity" a Dan Brunn film, at the 10th Annual RAI Film Festival in England. Earning five-star reviews. So whats in store for Jamaica Saturday November 24?
Check him out on www.myspace.com/SKERRITBWOY and see what the hype is all about.
Crazypickney said
13:31 11/16 2007
"Short, black, an' ugly"
Damn! NikkiZ got the hook ups!
His father Shats Man, pleased with the course his son was taking, encouraged him by purchasing club equipment, and dub plates. In December 2000, the "likkle bwoy dem," consisting of Skerrit Bwoy, Robbie Steele and Jr. Dread, reigned supreme in the Bronx Youth Clash. Wining the title, and have continued to prevail ever since. This was only the first of many more trophies that will be placed on the Ghetto Life mantle in years to come.
Skerrit spoke of his motivation to continue and excel in the sound business, saying, "Trying to change a person's, even your brother's, view about what life can be is an almost impossible task. Now picture trying to change the views of hundreds, or thousands of people you never met in a few hours. That's my job! I take the people that I deejay, dance, sing, and shed sweat for, out of their every day stress. I want to take dem to a place of bliss, a place of ecstasy. When I entertain, I don't want no one to think 'bout their bills, or their job, or their troubles. I'm gonna have you laughing, singing, dancing, and shedding as much sweat as myself. It's such a good feeling to finish a show, walk outside and hear people on their cell phones saying what a good time they've had, imitating my moves, or just shaking my hand. It gives me a sense of accomplishment."
This pride in his art is a special winning quality of Skerrit's, and coupled with his vibrant animated spirit, it has led him to being very much in demand these days. He has been featured in a wide array of media. Among some of these are: the Japanese video game "SWAGGER" as the main character. As a model in the Jamaican Street magazine, Back a Yard (Issue 6). Such DVDs as: Who is Baddest on the Dance Floor: Vol. 1 (Japan), I.R.T. Riddimz (New York), & Lyric DVD Magazine (Canada) & much more. Skerrit Bwoy also released his documentary, "Temporary Sanity" a Dan Brunn film, at the 10th Annual RAI Film Festival in England. Earning five-star reviews. So whats in store for Jamaica Saturday November 24?
Check him out on www.myspace.com/SKERRITBWOY and see what the hype is all about.