Stage Name: Fyakin

Real Name: Nicholas Levy

Birth Month: April

How did you get started in the business?

Fyakin: I started at a tender age in fourth grade, my elder brother taught me how to write music. From then I start write music a lot. Then I started to write counteractions for popular hit songs and just do a lot of gimmicks. After leaving high school I decided to take it to the next level.

What has been your greatest challenge in the business yet?

Fyakin: My greatest challenge is the politics which is like payola, friendship thing, people don't link you.

What have you been up to lately?

Fyakin: I'm currently pushing my new single called Soulmate on Bibi Gardener's Touch Dem rhythm. It's been getting a nice rotation and I'm planning on shooting a video for it right now.

Do you look up to any specific artiste and why?

Fyakin: I-Wayne, I really admire his humility, he was one of the first man to look pon me and talk to me about music. Me used to sing whole heap of derogatory songs, him sey mi mus sing bout life and I've been doing that since then. Also people like Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel, Peter Tosh, Gregory Issacs, they set the pace.

Are you happy with the way things are going for your musical career right now?

Fyakin: Definitely pleased and happy, but more can be done and as time goes along I plan to excel.

Do you have any advice for young artistes coming up?

Fyakin: I always have advice and that's to respect yourself, know the music is unlimited and just do your best.

Where do you see yourself in the future?

Fyakin: I see myself as one of those great reggae icons and that is what I work towards.

-Krista Henry