Tyrical - Contributed

Stage Name: Tyrical

Real Name: Michael Harris

Birth Date: November 15, 1976

Which high school did you attend? Shortwood All-Age

How did you get started in the business?

Well, it all started at the age of 18, when I voiced my first song professionally for producer Collin Fat called, Youths From Di Street. The song made a good impact, that was about 13 years ago.

What has been your greatest challenge in the business yet?

Honestly, to keep on being persistent and put out good work. I would prefer not to dwell on the negative but on the positive.

What have you been up to lately?

Right now, I'm in the process of doing a collaboration with Bounty Killer and Mavado. Also, I have a couple of singles coming out called, Gal Prayer, on Scatta Label, East West on the Ghetto Links Label and a follow-up for Ghetto Prayer, called, Answer, on Seanizzle Production.

Do you look up to any specific artiste?

Yeah, foundation artistes like Alton Ellis, Bob Marley, Freddie McGregor, Half Pint, Sean Paul, Shaggy and Bounty Killer.

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

Honestly, can't be ungrateful, but give thanks because I've been getting alot of love from people all over and in the streets.

Anything you'd like to change about it?

Well, honestly, right now mi woulda focus more on the positivity. Mi wouldn't say changes but more upliftment and evolving. My single, Ghetto Prayer, was number one in New York two weeks ago. I was also in New York for a show called 'Tyrical In Concert' and it was completely sold out, so mi affi give thanks.

What are your future plans?

Fi take my music to higher heights, a unlimited wi seh fi di future.

Do you have any advice for young artistes coming up in the business?

First, love and believe in yourself, be focused and whatever you believe, you can achieve.