Dancehall insiders have been talking about the emergence of a brash young rookie known as Prohgres because of his witty rhymes and new age flow.

Currently teamed with Simpac Music, also known as DJ Mudslide, the two released two tracks, Body Glue and Body Nuh Dead, which have been generating heat on FM radio.

"Body Nuh Dead ah get a good forward overseas, Body Glue is doing well in Costa Rica, New York and France, while Friend for Life is also enjoying rotation on HITZ 92, ZIP and IRIE FM," Prohgres said.

Other singles include Hustler on the Purge rhythm, which also features Kartel's hit song, CT Scan. Another song generating interest is Heaven Your Ting De.

He has performed at various community stage shows in St Ann.He has done workwithCahban, Hard Rock and Tropical records.

"Right now, mi a push my music and my brand to the next level. I have a good batch of songs and I am getting some buzz on radio," he said.

Born on November 8, 1993 asRichard Dwayne Gordonto parents Paulette Johnson and Martin Gordon, Prohgres grew upin Queenhythe, a little district in Discovery Bay, St Ann.He has one older brother and one younger sister.

He was introduced to the world of music by his cousin and older brother who had a small sound system at his home and allowed him to hone his skills by deejaying on the mic.At 11, the common-law relationship between his parents came to a drastic end. Prohgres fell into depression, but he retreated into music to heal his damaged psyche.