Born Stefan Wilson in the seaside village of Carenage, Trinidad in 1982 his name explains his style... versatile. Managing a career in analysis and logic with a passion for lyrical creativity, this current math teacher and singer/songwriter continues to challenge himself musically ever since he wrote his first rhymes at the age of ten. Why such different career paths- a blend of rhythms and chants with a dash of statistics? "I don"t question Jah, he has blessed me with these two gifts and I intend on exploring both. "

Growing up, Verse was exposed to quite a wide range of musical geniuses, from the sweet melodies of local calypso icon Lord Kitchener; to pop legends like Michael Jackson. He truly reveres the work of the legendary Bob Marley; who along with the more recent reggae stars Buju Banton, Junior Gong and Spragga Benz, have all strongly influenced his musical style. "There was barely ever a time when there wasn"t music in my house. Being the youngest, I didn"t really have much say as to what was played but I absorbed it and enjoyed it all, a true melting pot of styles, and an experience for which I am so grateful. "

Blending the urban vibe of hip-hop with the soothing feel of reggae, Verse spreads his positive message in an upbeat mix of tracks in his first album "Love Cry", which promises to deliver on jams that could pump the adrenalin of partygoers as well as more soulful tracks that could induce the mellowest of moods. "I am really pleased with how this album turned out. I really wanted to show not only my range of styles but express my varying concerns, express what is important to me...I think Love Cry captures that."

In 2000, Verse iTal left his home on an academic scholarship to attend Temple University, where he graduated with an honours degree in Actuarial Science. It was there in Philadelphia, the rap Mecca, that Verse rediscovered his love for writing music and freestyle performing. There he joined a group called the Kallai Corporation. Verse"s dorm room became their amateur recording studio, belting out original compositions that they would perform at Campus and local events. Verse"s energetic enthusiasm was released, and he knew with growing certainty that music would be his priority when he returned home in 2005. "The guys from Kallai are really true brethren.. Bless.... those days will always be some of my best memories.... the vibe was just right, something about the energy of the place made the lyrics just flow." It was also there in Philly after many months of spiritual searching that Verse decided to embrace the Rastafarian faith, a decision that continues to fulfil him and deeply influences his consciousness and is expressed in several of his recordings.

The thematic variety in Verse"s songs reflects the complexity of his views and reflections on life. He has a deep-seated desire to increase the public"s awareness and response to issues of human injustice as in his politically influenced and stinging compositions "Love Cry" and "Jah Puzzle". The more light-hearted side of the artist celebrates love and life, giving us witty songs such as "Nyquil" and "Mr. Officer". The diversity doesn"t end here; his first album also offers a touching ode to his mother simply called "Foh Mama"." I have a lot of faith in the album... it"s me...it"s honest...I think that"s what people want."

Now making waves in his home in Trinidad, Verse iTal is destined to become one of this generation"s finest.