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Born in Kingston, Jamaica Karl Wilkins aka Dutch Diamond, more affectionately known as Karlito, came to the US when he was three and bounced between Brooklyn, Ny and Miami Florida till the age of 17. It was in Florida where he got involved in the rap game, accompanying his boys to the recording studio.... ' I just felt the music callin..', he says . In 1994, Dutch recorded his first demo, a dancehall tune called 'Healthy and Strong' which was licensed for a compilation on an independent label out of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. This song gave him credibility in his city and surroundings, so that served as a catalyst for a career in the music industry. He toured the clubs and schools in South Florida opening up for many acts including Capleton, Sanchez, Heavy Dee and the The Fugees, before they were 'The Fugees', making a favorable impression on Wyclef Jean who invited Dutch to come to'The Bugga Basement'. So in the spring of 1995 Karlito moved to East Orange, New Jersey. In NJ, feeling ri...