Alton G. Campbell, better known by his stage name XKhraig (XK), is a highly gifted singer and songwriter who has established himself as a force to reckon with in the international music scene.
The ultra-talented artiste is riding a wave of success as his latest single. I Think She’s Perfect soared to number 1 on the iTunes Reggae Chart and also took over the number one spot on the Gambia Top 25 song charts on iTunes.
“My music is often described as a fuse of genres, and I feel great knowing that the reggae-dancehall fans in the Gambia are feeling this song,” he told The Voice Vibes in an interview.
Hailing from the rough streets of Constitution Hill, St Andrew in Jamaica, XK was introduced to music at an early age by family members who influenced him to join the church choir.
According to him, as the years went by he developed an endearment for singing and the art of writing, revealing that his parents ensured education was at the forefront of his development.
XK attended the Ardenne High School and later Mico Evening College in Kingston, Jamaica, where he studied Mathematics and Social Biology.
“If not for music, I would have pursued a career as a mathematician or an educational psychologist,” he explained.
XK said that in the late 90s, he moved to Olympic Gardens and while living in Tower Hill he spent the better part of each day in the studio just vibing.
“I used to frequent Anchor studios, where I was introduced to Dr. Marshal – a top engineer, however, his home studio was King Spesh on Henderson Avenue in Olympic Gardens. It was during this period that I realized that music was all I wanted to do,” he said.
Using real life experiences in his music and lyrics, XK holds a clear edge over other artistes who don’t have his authenticity or street credibility. Having lived through many hardships growing up, he now taps into his music to narrate those stories and bring them to life.
“Some of my popular songs are: Suzie, Hard Life, Duggu Duggu, Top Braff and Stay Fly ft Bling Ras, these are all based on my personal experiences or my philosophy on life, ” he told The Voice.
His music is making major strides, popping up on radio playlists in the Gambia. His most popular songs in Gambia are Top Braff featuring Bling Ras, Stay Fly which also features Bling Ras, Mount Zion and the aforementioned She’s Perfect – Xkhraig.
XKhraig and Bling Ras will be here in The Gambia for a radio tour, and it’s likely that they will make an appearance at Independence Stadium on November 6, 2021
