Chris Paxson Kamau (born November 10, 1991), better known by his stage name Versatile Kenya, is a Kenyan musician,actor, DJ and music producer.Paxson was raised in an area known as "k-south", a micro ghetto within the heart of Nairobi, Eastlands's area Piece community. His Mother gave him his first musical experience at a young age, bringing him to church to sing. He also cites the music of his uncle 'Wyre The Love Child as an early
influence.The boyhood idol became his mentor when at the age of 14,
Wyre took him under his wing to show him the ropes of the
music industry.
He decided to name himself "Versatile" under so much pressure from his high school friends from his way of writing: a variety of genres.His debut single, "Bounce" released in 2011, provided him slow but sure success. He further established himself with
the follow-up record “Inna 2012”, directed by DJ Aaron,CEO and producer of Hypemasters Ent. After a string of hits in 2011 and 2012, Versatile released the bounce video
which was an official re shoot that was featured heavily on R&B/hip-hop/reggae radio stations in Nairobi.In 2011, being among very few artist in Africa, alongside his uncle Wyre, Versatile started featuring in official riddims such as 'champion squad riddim' by the champion squad
records in Miami: Dj Reem and Dj Hypasnypa.
In 2012, he featured in three other riddims namely 'sweet reggae riddim' with song 'sweet love' , 'a-z riddim' with song 'turn up' produced by ke-m production in the U.S & the shell - born riddim with song " mi love yuh " produced by dj reem & dj hypersnypa of the championsquad which did quite well in 2012, the riddim featured artists such as, delly ranks, tony materhorn, fatts, sizzla, stein and many more.
Versatile is currently working with the label champion squad records based in the U.S & they have played a big role for the artiste in the international music world as his music now plays in the U.K, Bermuda, Jamaica among many more places, thus he has got to work with big producer names in the international dancehall riddim music business, names such as " Dj Karim (STAINLESS MUSIC) " who produced the hit riddim " swag team riddim , " Andre solid from U.K who produced the hit riddim starbucks riddim among many more.In 2012, Versatile was nominated for the 'chaguo la teeniez chat award' in the best Nu' artist category. A bright future for the young kenyan dancehall artiste VERSATILE. Some of his hit singles include, 'Bounce' , 'No More' , 'Me Like it' , 'Wacha Waseme' and 'Nakutaka' which happens to be the first released collaboration featuring a Mombasa based artist ,Tierra Gee and Angelina.
Wewe Pekee is a dedication to his mother Mrs Jane.The audio is done by his own label 'Star Vybz Records' and the video shot by Cream Vision.Promos is done by BEAT LINK WORLDWIDE outta Kenya.
Click link here to watch Wewe pekee video
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