Bermuda’s own Toriano Dunkley aka Rasta Rebel recently released a mixtape ‘Di Rebellion’By Nadia ArandjelovicTo some it might seem like reggae artist Toriano Dunkley got a late start on his career, having starting recording and writing songs just five years ago.But for Mr Dunkley, who goes by the stage name Rasta Rebel, it’s never too late to try and inspire the masses with a conscious reggae vibe.The artist said he always loved music and started listening to reggae tunes from artists like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Dennis Brown from a young age.Then he got his foot in the local industry’s door after he was inspired to write songs for other people.Mr Dunkley described music as his “heart beat” and told The Royal Gazette: “I was in primary school when I first really took to music.“I would listen and study it and knew I loved it and could do it myself also, but it took me years to get into it.“As a Rasta I just like to do good things and conscious things to get my message out there culturally and some inspiration came from other artists as well.”Mr Dunkley has recently released a new mixed tape entitled “Di Rebellion”, featuring mixtape specialist DJ Stylez.He described his current effort as a ‘warm up’ for the album he is preparing to release in the near future for his fans.He said: “I wanted to do it for the love of music and because people love my music and want to hear more, so I wanted to release a promotional mix tape to get them excited for the main album coming out early next year.“The album will be called ‘How Long’ after the title track I have out with my music video.“It’s a song for the youth because we have seen youth in certain areas in the ghetto that are held back and limited to certain things because of how the times are and the system is set up.“I hope they get the message of love and unity,” he said.The artist started off his own performing career as a singer and DJ, known as a Sing J.He said he gets inspired to write whenever the ‘right vibe’ hits him and could be anytime from late at night or early in the morning.From there he might record the vocals, but then spends hours, days or weeks searching for an original beat to go along with it.“I have to wait until I hear the right beat for it, because the track is just as important as the lyrics to get people hearing the vibe,” he said. “The beat has to move people, you have to have the right combination.”His lyrics typically talk about what is happening in his surroundings, be it a love song about relationships or conscious tune about politics or social concerns.Mr Dunkley said his hope was to take his music world wide. “I am looking for this to be my main job because that is what I love to do,” he said.“There is nothing better than getting paid to do what you love. It’s not just for the love of money, I would do it any way but obviously I have to eat food and pay bills.”He said his music has already reached far off places like parts of Africa, Jamaica, the US, Hawaii and even Europe.He has even worked with international artsits like Capleton (on the song “Glad to Know Jah”), Spontaneous, Smooth K, Drey Zion (from song “We Dem Want”), Ramon Clarke and local artists like Tosha and Fajr.“Di Rebellion”, $15, can be found at locations around the Island, including Sound Stage in the Washington Mall, Choices Men’s Boutique in Walker Arcade, Dub City in Bailey’s Bay and One Stop Barber Shop on Mullet Bay Road in St George’s.Along with the album there is also a documentary featuring Mr Dunkley and a host of other international Jamaican artists expected to be out soon.