Upcoming artiste, Nature. - Contributed

With a romantic single, this artiste has not been wasting time riding the airwaves. Upcoming reggae artiste Nature has plans of becoming successful so that he can help others.

The artiste, whose real name is Andre Ellis, released singles like Wasting Time and Hold On about a year ago. Both songs have been receiving a lot of play on radio and television.

"People are very happy to hear a young man coming out with positive words and not slackness," Nature told THE STAR. His style of music is also of a 'good nature'.

"I describe my sound as a gift from the Almighty. My music is always positive and brings upliftment to the mind. My music is to bring people together, not divide," the St James native said.

Various accolades

Nature has been involved in music since he was nine. The 24-year-old singer has received various accolades for his music including the best singer award at the Eastern Awards in 2008 and a trophy for his singing and songwriting in a competition put on in St James by Dangerzone in 2002.

With a name that signifies his love for the environment, Nature started getting serious about his career in 2002. Since then, he has recorded with Big Ship, King Jammy's, Truckback Records and Ricardo Gardener's Heart of Love Music label.

He also has other songs like Cry Out, Most High God and Dirty Closet, which was featured in a play, Talk Done, Time For Action. He plans to release another single called Trample Dem, which he did with Erup.

Propel his career

Nature's move from St James to St Andrew has also helped to propel his career. He has performed at Sting, GT Extravaganza, Sumfest, Champions In Action and Island Explosion.

Nonetheless, his aspirations are pure.

"I want to get out there more, wanna get more airplay and get more within the media, so that people can get to know what I am doing," Nature told THE STAR.

He added: "I also wanna start my own label so that I can help another brother and sister. I also want to spread the music so that the world can be a better place."