YK Kastro eyes greatness

While attending high school, music was far from the mind of YK Kastro. Although he wanted to pursue different career options, music was his calling.

Today, the St James-based deejay's name in buzzing within his parish, thanks to his single Zoom.

The song, produced by Cash Code Records, has taken the artiste from obscurity.

"My musical journey has been very educational. I have embraced my strong and weak attributes, and I am learning," YK Kastro said.

A past student of Ferncourt High and St James High schools, YK Kastro, whose given name is Keneil Housen, is originally from Clarendon. He has been pursuing music for the past three years.

"To be honest, music was not my choice, it chose me. Even though I tried many other career paths, hoping to dodge the musical world, I met destiny on the road and I couldn't avoid it," said the deejay.

"Lyrically, I am bringing creativity with a new sound that highlights the high standard of new-age dancehall music," he said.

His other trending songs include Affi Get Rich, Dark Heart and Furnace.

The up-and-coming entertainer said that winning a Grammy and garnering international recognition are among his main musical objectives.