Bascom X - File

Stage Name: Bascom X

Real Name: Ryan Sudlow

Birth Date: August 30

Which high school did you attend? Bridgeport Comprehensive High

How did you get started in the business? "Well, basically music was from ever since, but in 2000 I started recording an' from there on kept recording. But di real big break for me was in 2004."

What has been your greatest challenge in the business yet? "It was always stage shows facing di people because after recording an' people have heard yuh song, wen dem come a stage show dem a expect it fi soun' a certain way an' you di artiste a wonder if you can bring it across to dem di way they have heard it."

What have you been up to lately? "Lately I have been recording and I have released some new songs entitled Fool For Love featuring Angel Lee and Give It A Try among others, I will also be going on tour soon."

Do you look up to any specific artiste? "Well, don't really want to single out any artiste, jus' as long as di artiste do good music."

Are you happy with the way things are going for your career right now? "Yeah, mi give thanks, 'cause last year mi did deh pon a break, but this year I'm working. It's jus' like nature, today it rain and tomorrow it shine."

Anything you'd like to change about it? "It a go di way mi want it fi go. Mi give thanks 'cause every ting in my control an' there isn't a ting I would want to change."

What are your future plans? "Working towards getting better an' I would like to own my own studio."

Do you have any advice for young artistes coming up? "To all young artistes, don't come in di business with jus', one foot, but two. That will show you have confidence. Stay focused an' know what you want to do an' keep wid it."