Rvssian

Rvssian
Background information
Birth name	Tarik Johnston
Genres	Dancehall, Reggaeton, Trap
Occupation(s)	Record Producer, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur
Instruments	Piano, Drums, Guitar, Vocals
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Head Concussion Records
Associated acts	Vybz Kartel, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Konshens, Demarco

Tarik Johnston, commonly known as Rvssian and previously as RUSSIAN, is a Jamaican music producer, singer and entrepreneur. Rvssian, is the founder of Head Concussion Records, a music production company situated in Kingston, Jamaica. During his career, Rvssian has worked with dancehall artistes such as; Konshens, Demarco, Tarrus Riley, Sean Paul, Shaggy, Gyptian, Dizzee Rascal, Nicky Jam and the controversial Vybz Kartel.

Rvssian rose to popularity shortly after producing Vybz Kartel's "Life Sweet" in 2010. He followed up with "Straight Jeans and Fitted"(a collaboration with Vybz Kartel), "Pull Up To Mi Bumper"(featuring Konshens and J Capri) and "Passion Whine"(featuring Sean Paul and Puerto Rican artiste Farruko) a single which was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on 3 October 2014.

Rvssian loved music from an early age, learning to play the piano and drums from his father Michael 'Micron' Johnston, the founder of Micron Music Limited. In December 2007, Rvssian decided to set up Head Concussion Records, a music production studio located in Kingston, Jamaica.

After graduating from Ardenne High School, Rvssian enrolled in the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.It was during this period that he met Vybz Kartel through fellow producers Jordan McClure (Chimney Records)and Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor. In 2008, Rvssian created his first rhythm "Liberty Riddim", which featured Konshens' "Ago Kill Me" and Vybz Kartel's "Nah Hold We Down."

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