Nurse get a musical calling

Once neglected to his first love of football, he began taking his music seriously when his cousin was killed and he and a childhood friend collaborated on a song, Lick Down, that became a viral sensation.

Nurse who came from a broken home, has used his childhood experiences of living with abuse and the challenges of coping with a relative living with mental illness, to shape his career and deliver messages of hope to both his fans .and naysayers. He has never allowed adversity hold him down, instead it has fuelled him to take his career to the next level.

The Carenage resident is past student of Tranquillity Government Secondary. His inspiration comes from his pastor, international gospel singer Donnie McClurkin, as well as top TT ’s gospel artiste Blessed Messenger and Jah Melody.

“These artists helped me learn a lot from both a gospel and secular perspective,” he said. Nurse doesn’t have a strategic plan for his career but still wants to be strategic in planning, “Where God takes it, I will follow.” With one of his songs, Caribbean Christian, sparking some controversy for being on a secular rhythm, Nurse wanted people to know that “gospel is not a genre, it’s the message”.

“You must know your target audience, it was written for the youths and youths like up-tempo,” he said.

He has also collaborated with other local artistes Ziggy Rankin, Mister King and Isasha.

His goal is to one day perform with Donnie McClurkin.

Nurse advises people coming into the music business to always stay focused and on the right path. Know who you are doing this for and why, he said. “Longevity in this business is based on your closeness to God.” He plans to continue making music that celebrates God and inspires people.