Walter Tavares Russell Jr., better known as "Tha Future" was born in Lucea, Hanover on November 21, 1987. He is the son of Reverend Walter Tavares Russell Sr. – Danny -- and Sandra Loretta Campbell-Russell. Danny and Sandra gave birth to three children – one girl and two boys – of which “Tha Future” is the eldest. Reverend Russell -- a former reggae band and gospel band leader -- paved the way for “Tha Future” at a very early age.
At the age of one year, Walter Jr. was banging on pots, bowls, anything he laid his hands on. At the age of six Walter Russell Jr. surprised the entire congregation at his father’s church in Morgan’s Past, Clarendon, with his amazing drumming skills. His first lessons in music were received from his father who taught him his first few chords on the piano. Consequently, there was no turning back as he began playing the keyboard, the drums and even the bass in church.
His years at secondary school saw him forming his group called -- 3G – with two of his friends: Nathan 'NBP' Powell, and Jermaine 'JAY' Rodney. They were a group of Rappers. It was then that he started making hip beats. Moreover, he sees music production as a calling -- a calling that begun at Clarendon College and Iona High School and at the age of seventeen years he enrolled at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. There he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz and Pop Performance.
“Tha Future” is a young producer and already owns his label -- Future World Production. His knowledge and skills have impacted the works of many individual artistes as well as live bands. Some of the most frequently worked with artistes are: Romain Virgo, Loyal Flames, Raging Fyah, Sherieta, Mackeehan, Pentateuch Band, Further Notice Band, One Drop Routz, RC, Shuga, Leontre, Keida, and Notice Production.“Tha Future” is currently working on a few projects with some young talented artist including Vanessa Lee, Stephanie, Ms. Paige, Tidal, Leonardo Carmichael, Dalton Harris, Abbeygaye Dallas, and Leontre.
He has produced numerous Riddims: Jumper Cable Riddim, Candense Riddim, and Too Bad Riddim on which Romain Virgo recorded his song -- Too Rude. Some upcoming projects include: Kool Running’s Riddim, The “Yardi Soca’ Project, A pop/house influenced song --“If tomorrow don’t come – sung by Romain Virgo and Timeka Marshall all of which to be release soon.
“Tha Future” enjoys working with young artist as his vision is to nurture talent. His dream is to own one of the biggest production house in the Caribbean that produces good clean music of international standard. He also worked with a charity organization, "Area Youth Foundation “helping to develop youths in the rural areas thus providing them with an opportunity to record their creative work.” Tha Future” has also worked with Vikings Production -- Romains Virgo’s management team. His job was that of Road Manager and Engineer.
He is currently a part of the Penthouse Records -- ‘Save The Music' Family –championed by Legendary Reggae Producer Donovan Germain: Surrounded with many talented artist such as Busy signal, Romain Virgo, D Major, Exco Levi, Timeka Marshall, Shuga, Sherieta, R.C, Dalton Harris, Shane Brown as a Producer/Engineer. This is his big family and they have embraced his skills! He is rightly a man with a true passion for music, talent and artistes enhancement!
