Kirk Whitton, popular known as ‘Kirk Alert’, was born and raised in Dunkirk Kingston, Jamaica. He attended Vauxhall High School but migrated at the age of 14 years old to attend Erasmus Hall High School in the United State of America. His love for music started at an early age. 
His exposure to music from the legendary Bob Marley’s musical style along with Buju Banton, Chronixx and dancehall artistes Vybz Kartel and duo RDX also played a vital role in his choice in pursuing a music career. Kirk Alert started to write and record singles in his early twenties and soon built a name for himself in Brooklyn, New York. The artiste spent many days on Flatbush Avenue, which is a West Indian based community, promoting his music and making guest appearances. Kirk shared, “I have a passion for music and my fans in New York always support and encourage my move to pursue music”. In 2011, he graduated from the Cooperative Technical Education after which he began his musical journey. 

In 2014 Kirk Alert released collaborations such as ‘Boodudom’ and ‘When A Summer’ featuring Eraqy along with ‘Each and Everyday’ on the ‘Di Love Zone Riddim’ featuring Vision and Scrure. These collaborations were produced by Shevon Diego Parchment on the Yung Mercenary Music Label. Kirk Alert shared, “Seeing my video rotating and hearing my music on the radio is just a testament to my hard work; I will continue to pursue my dreams”. His single, ‘Each and Everyday’ made the most impact landing him airplays on television and radio stations in the United Kingdom, Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. 
 
Kirk Alert is set to release his mix tape entitled ‘Spotlight Invasion’ featuring new singles such as ‘Tek It’ on the ‘Arabian Riddim’ produced by KS Beats; ‘Ah Yu Birthday’ on the ‘Birthday Riddim’ produced by Aqua Music; ‘Jump Around’ featuring Sicadis on the ‘Single Riddim’ by Aqua Music; ‘Catch Di Style’ featuring Eraqy on the ‘Party Clap Riddim’ by KS Beats; and ‘Lets Party’ on the ‘Single Riddim’; ‘Feel so Nice’ featuring Sicadis on the ‘Single Riddim’ and ‘Blue Movie (Call out mi name) on the ‘Single Riddim’ produced by Yung Mercenary Music. 
 
He is eager to make his mark on the entertainment industry as he wants to be remembered. 

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