Watch out, the assassin is coming Carlington Wilmot, Youth Writer
HE IS still a teenager, but his style, talent and lyrical prowess are far advanced for his age. Deejay Assassin, known to his family as Jeffrey Campbell, chose his stage name after coming out victorious in several deejay clashes among his peers, while attending high school. However, the positive thinking youngster who is under the guidance of the mighty Penthouse label, is serious about gearing his career higher. (Penthouse is also responsible for the recognition of a number of Jamaica's top reggae acts over the decade such as, Marcia Griffiths, Tony Rebel, Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder.) It was only a few months ago that Assassin had the most satisfying feeling. "I felt proud of my self," said Assassin who is a past student of Camperdown High School. "My song was playing on the radio that was the greatest feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment." His best known songs to date include 'Make Money' (on the First Name label's Full Moon rhythm); 'Dedicated to the World' (with Sugar Slick for the Natural Bridge label's 'Rice and Peas' rhythm); 'Pon di Ends' (Penthouse); 'How We Roll'; 'Friend and Company'; 'Oh Damn It'; 'How Fi Get it'; 'You Young'; 'Won't' and 'Gi Wi Dem' (with Red Square on the Ward 21 "Trilogy" rhythm. "The thing to do is to try and find some kind of motivation and believe in yourself and your talent," he said. He also added: "There will always be elements that will challenge that, but as long as you know you are doing the right thing, you will make it." He writes songs, he said, that deal with social issues that plague families and communities across Jamaica. "I really want to make a meaningful contribution to music and eventually help myself and my family," he said. "That is one of the main reasons why I strive so hard to do well at whatever I do." assassin wants less crime, more literacy Real name: Jeffrey Campbell Stage name: Assassin Date of birth: December 22, 1982 School attended: Camperdown High Address: Dunkirk, Kingston Parents: George and Nelly Campbell Siblings: Three brothers and five sisters Happiest moment: "My happiest moment was when I performed in the Cayman Islands." Scariest moment: "I was on a bus going to school and some men held up the bus. I was scared because I didn't want to get hurt. They were all armed with guns. Hobbies: Playing football, watching television, playing video games, and writing songs. Favourite food: Rice and peas and brown stewed chicken. Favourite colour: Blue Favourite song: 'Peace' by Spragga Benz Favourite artistes: Spragga Benz, Bounty Killa and Eminem Favourite book: 'Green Days by the River' Place of worship: Anywhere Advice to teenagers: "Stay focused, identify your goals and work towards them". Wish for Jamaica: "My wish for Jamaica is that we have a decrease in illiteracy and by extension a decrease in crime and violence."
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