WALKER T (Reggae Artists)
Stevie G: Where are you based?
Walker T: I am currently based in Virginia U.S. I am usually travelling between Jamaica, New York, Virginia, and California. I am usually no in one place for too long because where the music leads me I will follow with the most high’s guidance.
Stevie G: How & when did you start making music?
Walker T: I started making music since I was very young. I would say about age 8. I didn’t really take it seriously until I saw how much poor people were struggling just to survive in this world. That was about 15 years ago when I realized the affliction of the poor and it was revealed to me that this was my calling and that I was supposed to use that calling as a means of bringing awareness to that and similar situation of the poorer class in society.
Stevie G: What/who inspired you in your musical career?
Walker T: My musical career was inspired by several reggae icons such as, Gregory Isaacs, Bob Marley; Dennis Brown as far as the roots portion of the music goes. For the Dancehall section, I really like the way that Beenie Man was able to keep up with the longevity in this very tough music business. I give respect to many other artists and there are many others that I listen to but these were the ones who made an impact on my musical journey.
Stevie G: What are your long-term and short-term plans?
Walker T: My short term plans are to make music that will impact the lives of others. I really want to make music that can aide in the betterment of people’s mindset when they are listening so that they can take a break from their daily routine and be apart of the movement if even for a few minutes. Music is really a passionate entity that can reach emotional levels that are not seen on a normal day to day basis. My long term plans would be to use my gift of music to make a difference in society. I am often referred to as “The Poor People’s Spokesman” that is because I speak to issues that are closely related to the everyday struggles of society. I would really like to be a spokesperson for some of the issues facing the poor, including crime, poverty, education, employment, unity and several others. I realized that you can’t please everyone musically but I always do my best to speak to issues that are relevant and ones that pertains to people’s everyday lifestyle. Of course I have to make music that entertains because after all it is entertainment in its many forms.Stevie G: How can we hear your music (myspace/facebook) etc?
Walker T: My music can be found online basically anywhere that music is downloaded legally. My main store is at http://www.cdbaby.com/all/walkerton My music is also available on I tunes, Rhapsody, Napster, and many other download sites. My myspace page is: www.myspace.com/walkertmusic
Stevie G: Have you any releases in the coming months (singles/albums)?
Walker T: Yes, in the next few weeks/months, I will be releasing a number of singles. The first of which will be a dancehall track called “Give it to her”. This particular track was done to show the more entertaining and fun side of Walker.T It basically talks about my interactions with the ladies and the experiences that we share. The riddim was created by a brand new young producer out of New York “Sanchez Productions”.The second single is entitled “Give thanks” and it was recorded on the No Doubt Records new riddim “Rock Steady”. This song is really special to me and it speaks to the people to give thanks and not to let the struggles get them down no matter what. It also shines some light on some of the crime taking place in the streets. The promotion of the song however is not yet set in stone as we are currently working with the producers to have the song mastered and have all arrangements set. I am still marketing the single “I Cry” which has been receiving favourable airplays in Jamaica and Europe. The single was not released due to monetary issues. I am still seeking a distributor for that single because the people need to hear it. It speaks to the real core of the problems in the streets, crime, violence, and abuse of power.I have recently created my own music label “Walkerton Music Group Inc.” which most of my new music will be released under.
Stevie G: Any shout outs (management/producers/labels/fans)?
Walker T: Yes, I would like to give thanks to the most high first and foremost. Then I would like to hail up the “Urban FM Radio” family for the opportunity to interview with you today. I would like to hail up “Flava No Doubt Records” in Kingston Jamaica, and “Unseen Lab Records” in Los Angeles California. I especially would like to thank all the fans for listening to my music over all these years and I would like to take this time to let the world know that I am here and I plan on staying for a while, so get use to it.Give thanks, Walker.T
Walker T: I am currently based in Virginia U.S. I am usually travelling between Jamaica, New York, Virginia, and California. I am usually no in one place for too long because where the music leads me I will follow with the most high’s guidance.
Stevie G: How & when did you start making music?
Walker T: I started making music since I was very young. I would say about age 8. I didn’t really take it seriously until I saw how much poor people were struggling just to survive in this world. That was about 15 years ago when I realized the affliction of the poor and it was revealed to me that this was my calling and that I was supposed to use that calling as a means of bringing awareness to that and similar situation of the poorer class in society.
Stevie G: What/who inspired you in your musical career?
Walker T: My musical career was inspired by several reggae icons such as, Gregory Isaacs, Bob Marley; Dennis Brown as far as the roots portion of the music goes. For the Dancehall section, I really like the way that Beenie Man was able to keep up with the longevity in this very tough music business. I give respect to many other artists and there are many others that I listen to but these were the ones who made an impact on my musical journey.
Stevie G: What are your long-term and short-term plans?
Walker T: My short term plans are to make music that will impact the lives of others. I really want to make music that can aide in the betterment of people’s mindset when they are listening so that they can take a break from their daily routine and be apart of the movement if even for a few minutes. Music is really a passionate entity that can reach emotional levels that are not seen on a normal day to day basis. My long term plans would be to use my gift of music to make a difference in society. I am often referred to as “The Poor People’s Spokesman” that is because I speak to issues that are closely related to the everyday struggles of society. I would really like to be a spokesperson for some of the issues facing the poor, including crime, poverty, education, employment, unity and several others. I realized that you can’t please everyone musically but I always do my best to speak to issues that are relevant and ones that pertains to people’s everyday lifestyle. Of course I have to make music that entertains because after all it is entertainment in its many forms.Stevie G: How can we hear your music (myspace/facebook) etc?
Walker T: My music can be found online basically anywhere that music is downloaded legally. My main store is at http://www.cdbaby.com/all/walkerton My music is also available on I tunes, Rhapsody, Napster, and many other download sites. My myspace page is: www.myspace.com/walkertmusic
Stevie G: Have you any releases in the coming months (singles/albums)?
Walker T: Yes, in the next few weeks/months, I will be releasing a number of singles. The first of which will be a dancehall track called “Give it to her”. This particular track was done to show the more entertaining and fun side of Walker.T It basically talks about my interactions with the ladies and the experiences that we share. The riddim was created by a brand new young producer out of New York “Sanchez Productions”.The second single is entitled “Give thanks” and it was recorded on the No Doubt Records new riddim “Rock Steady”. This song is really special to me and it speaks to the people to give thanks and not to let the struggles get them down no matter what. It also shines some light on some of the crime taking place in the streets. The promotion of the song however is not yet set in stone as we are currently working with the producers to have the song mastered and have all arrangements set. I am still marketing the single “I Cry” which has been receiving favourable airplays in Jamaica and Europe. The single was not released due to monetary issues. I am still seeking a distributor for that single because the people need to hear it. It speaks to the real core of the problems in the streets, crime, violence, and abuse of power.I have recently created my own music label “Walkerton Music Group Inc.” which most of my new music will be released under.
Stevie G: Any shout outs (management/producers/labels/fans)?
Walker T: Yes, I would like to give thanks to the most high first and foremost. Then I would like to hail up the “Urban FM Radio” family for the opportunity to interview with you today. I would like to hail up “Flava No Doubt Records” in Kingston Jamaica, and “Unseen Lab Records” in Los Angeles California. I especially would like to thank all the fans for listening to my music over all these years and I would like to take this time to let the world know that I am here and I plan on staying for a while, so get use to it.Give thanks, Walker.T
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