Nicholas 'Nico Bam Bam' Peterson. - Contributed

Andr Jebbinson, Staff Reporter

Nicholas 'Nico Bam Bam' Peterson became musically inclined at age nine and hasn't looked back. He is a true child of the dancehall, who remembers sneaking out of his parents' house to attend dances in the inner-city community of Southside, Kingston. His love for music grew to the extent of him setting up a neighbour's component set as a makeshift sound system.

Little did Nico know that his talent would help him to become a part of sounds such as Digitech, Squad 51, LA Benz and Jam One. He now operates his own sound, Nico Supreme. Along with that, Nico can be seen every Monday from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. on Hype TV, hosting 'Hot Mondays'.

Gleaner: Where did the name Nico Bam Bam come from?

Nico Bam Bam: Well, my first name is Nicholas and that's where the Nico came from. Me is a guy who like cartoon and that's where Bam Bam came from.

G: How did you get started in the media?

NBB: I use to play for Stone Love for seven years. I left Stone Love to form my own sound, Nico Supreme. Hype started 'Up and Live', where they invited DJs from the dancehall to come play. They then did a survey to see who the people were feeling. The people were liking me.

G: What is your dream job?

NBB: To play on the radio.

G: What is your best moment working in the media?

NBB: So far, it's when I travel overseas. I went to Philadelphia and how the people react, dem a call me Hype TV.

G: Have you been faced with negative remarks?

NBB: It's the funniest thing. I don't get any of that.

G: If not television or selecting, what would you be doing?

NBB: Electrical engineering.

G: What is your favourite show (local or international)?

NBB: American Idol.

G: Who are your favourite media personalities (local or international)?

NBB: Nikki Z locally and internationally Anderson Cooper.

G: What turns you off about people?

NBB: People weh full a demself.

G: If you could meet any one person, who would he/she be?

NBB: (Laugh) Wifey inna di car wid me, but Halle Berry and Angelina Jolie.