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Like most rising deejays, he also draws his inspiration from Bounty Killer. The young singer believes that nowadays all artists in some way try to aspire to take it to the heights that Bounty has managed to maintain for several years.
Wayne Mitchell, a.k.a. Wayne Marshall was branded the 'marshall' during his days at Wolmer's Boys School when schoolmates used to engage in the ever-popular "sound clash" during breaks between classes. " Dem used to say dat I jus' marshal everyting! I would always know all the new Bounty Killer songs before they came out because I used to get them from King Jammy's 'caw me and Trev dem (King Jammy's sons) was bredren from back then…and I would study dem! So when I used to go to school and deejay di tune dem jus' like Bounty, it was crazy!" he says with enthusiasm.

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This year Marshall has been blessed with many professional opportunities. He is about to embark on a month long tour of the United States with Bounty Killer and other dancehall artists. While many artists get a rush from touring abroad, Wayne admits that he doesn't like being away from Jamaica for more than a week at a time. It's all in the name of success, though, in order to reach new levels sacrifices have to be made- he is not complaining.
There is no album in sight for the immediate future; still, Wayne is working on getting as much exposure as possible through collaborations, performances, and plenty of airplay. Next on his agenda is the release of the single, "The Club", which Marshall is confident "will definitely make it".

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Light.
JPS has decided to bless us with electricity at long last. Not that we've noticed since this conversation, kerosene lamp and all, has given us renewed appreciation for Wayne Marshall's talent. His whole aura reveals the laid back confidence of a young artist who know he's about to blow up while still maintaining the 'realness' of a bredren from around the way. Given the staggering number of young Jamaicans trying to launch their careers in the music industry it is refreshing to see a young man with genuine talent on his way to the top.

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Where did you grow up?
I was born in Barbican and then moved to Hope Pastures when I was still very young
What do you drive?
Toyota Celica
How many bandanas do you have?
(Laughs) Around 50!
What would you do if you weren't singing?
I would still be in the music industry just behind the scenes.
What would be the worst job for you?
Flipping burgers!
Favourite female artist?
Sade- she writes from the soul
Any groupies yet?
Yeah man, from country right back a town!
How does your girlfriend feel about that?
I'm single
What kind of woman appeals to you?
All kinds but she haffi proud!
Favourite drink?
Screwdriver
What yuh bun fire for?
Bad mind and 'grudgeful' people
Favourite curse word?
Bumboclaat!
Pet peeves?
Hmm…(thinking) when a nigga is talking to you and he spits all over you! Also bad breath.
What are your thoughts on Stone Love?
Number one sound, but mi like Renaissance too. Is dem buss mi. They appreciate Wayne Marshall and know how to play my songs
Lloyd James?
The big man, the king. Top a di top
Waterhouse?
War a gwaan. Root of all dance hall. 'Parrin' ends
Backstreet Boys?
International marketing strategy
Grammy?
Soon get there.
And finally...Marijuana?
Love it! …. But don't smoke if you're in school.