An exceptional artist with creative flair across both his music and visuals, Vershon is a Jamaican artist with a very strong connection to the UK music scene. His musical savvy and love for black music culture has allowed him to bridge genre gaps that have previously proved tricky to navigate. The ‘Only One’ EP is executively produced by UK production trio The FaNaTiX (David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, Popcaan, Vybz Kartel, Giggs and Stylo G) and also features rapper Chip, Trillary Banks and Busy Signal.

So far, Vershon has released ‘Original’ and ‘Reality’ with Chip from the EP, the latest single ’Stick By Me’ was Record of the Week on BBC Radio 1Xtra with Yasmin Evans and the visual, which was released last week, pays homage to the strength of a loved ones support.

Vershon sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

My talent was the spark in my love for music. Listeners enjoying my talent was the fire for my career.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

Super Cat has been a big influence in my career along with many others. I’d love to work with any artist that makes sense.

3. What are some of the problems you have faced making and releasing the music during the coronavirus pandemic?

Making this EP has been easy for me during this pandemic because I always have access to a studio and the ability to mix my own music. Releasing the EP and other music has been different and at a slower pace for me, because I am not used to working under management and waiting for Record Label approvals and paperwork before releasing music, which is a new experience that teaches me more bout how the business works on the highest level internationally.

4. How would you describe your sound?

I would describe my sound as classic Dancehall.

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

As an artist, I am most proud of my ability to get my family into a better environment/living situation than before.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

I advise our readers to let their music to be unpredictable from other artists, so you set your own lane, make this music to the best of your ability so it the best it can be. Surround yourself with good honest people who have experience if possible, or people who genuinely believe in you and good presentations skills and quick at learning the business, have self-belief.

7. Are there any artists on your radar at the moment that we should check out?

I am definitely interested in the artist named Trillary, Chip, Busy Signal, and YCee, feel free to check them out.

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

Right now, I'm listening to Luther Vandross, Chris Brown, Anita Baker and Michael Bolton, anything that grabs me melodically. Just love music.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

When I'm not making music I'm being a father to my beautiful children and enjoying this family time during this pandemic.

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

In the studio I cant live without a good speaker, a good mic and a good headset.