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September 6, 2011
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UK artiste Kurtisi eyes local market

Kurtisi - Contributed

Though the name Kurtisi is not yet widely known in the world of dancehall music, it won't be long if the United Kingdom-based artiste and producer has his way. The talented deejay who was born in Kingston, is determined to make his mark on local soil.

He has been travelling from England to Jamaica to record dancehall tracks since 2002. His first single, Fussing and Fighting was recorded at Anchor studio that same year on the 'Bombshell' rhythm, which also featured tracks from Mega Banton and Determine.

Since then, he has released a number of singles in the UK, as that was his initial target market. However, since the release of Bloody War, he has turned his focus to the local music scene.

"For years I have been recording my music in the UK and Jamaica, but I was mainly promoting my stuff in England. However, since I put out a song called Bloody War which talks about the incidents that took place in west Kingston, I have begun to concentrate on the local market. Reason for this change is the response that I got for Bloody War from people all over, especially in Jamaica and England," he said.

The deejay, who hails Shabba Ranks, Super Cat, Bounty Killer and Capleton as some of his main influences, is confident he has the goods to become a household name in the dancehall arena.

"It's just a matter of time before I get the big break. I know I have what it takes to make it. All I have to do is continue working hard and promote myself more, especially in Jamaica," he said.

Kurtisi is currently promoting two new tracks Darker Skin and Brixton, which was done in tribute to his hometown in England.

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