Stinga J promoting ‘White Out’

While some entertainers believe that skin bleaching enhances their complexion, others have bought into it as part of the hype.

Singer Stinga J says one of his musical influences, Vybz Kartel, inspired his latest single White Out.

"The song White Out was inspired by Vybz Kartel and how he made the new generation consider bleaching as part of their image. I was also inspired by a few people who bleach their skin, who asked me to record a song about that topic," said Stinga J.

The Orlando, Florida-based Stinga J, given name Michael Jones, is from the Maxfield Park area of Kingston 13.

"From my childhood days my friends have been calling me Stinga J, so the name just stuck with me," he said.

He said that he has always had a love for music since he was a child.

"But I started taking it serious since moving to Orlando a few years ago. That's where I started recording, and writing songs and hooks for other people. Then I met Andrew Powell of Worl Blast Music, who heard me singing a song that I wrote for another artiste, and he insisted that I should record the song. From there, we started working together," he said.

A few years ago, Stinga J experienced a setback in his career. However, he has now decided to move forward, making music his priority.

His other recordings include Reebok Classic and Fresh. He has also done work with King Wayne Beats, JA Productions and Markus Records.

"My main objective, musically, is to take my music to the highest level possible. I also want to help build the new generation of music, while working with veteran artistes to build my catalogue and reach a wider audience worldwide," said Stinga J.