The Jamaican society has been known to produce much musical talent specifically in the dancehall and reggae genre. Kootan born Richard Johnson grew up in Kingston in a community called Kintyre. His childhood proved humble beginnings as he attended the Providence Primary and Papine Secondary School. Kootan however, interest and first love was always that of music and from the
age of twelve he pursued and embraced a personal interest in music,
making it more than a hobby but a lifestyle. From the age of twelve
until today Kootan has been following his dream and continuing to
surround and involve himself with all aspects of music ranging from the
writing of songs to the delivery of the same on whichever stage or
platform he is offered an opportunity.

"Homa Mind" is Kootan first single but his latest single titled "Cah Seh Mi Lame" on the Orbitate Riddim has been getting heavy rotation on local and overseas radio stations. The Orbitate Riddim also includes several big acts such as Bugle, Laden, Flexx, Gyptian, Iyara, and Jason Sweetness ft. Roundhead. The riddim was produced by Avon Scott & David Folkes for Massyca records.

Kootan now lives in Seaview Garden which is dubbed as music factory of Jamaica...producing musical legends and greats such as: Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Nitty Kutchie and other dancehall notables. Being in the environment and surrounded by people in the music business it was inevitable that he was soon
pinpointed as a potential dancehall success by Massyca Records
who had justified faith in his talent and decided to work along with
him. Massyca Records which consists of Pops and Scott started producing
songs for him like "Homa Mine" on the Swaggy Swaggy rhythm and "Caah Seh Mi Lame" on the Orbitate rhythm. These rhythms feature artistes such as Gyptian, Bugle, Laden, Black Ryno, Flexxx, the whole Swag Team, & Round Head. Kootan musical idol is Capleton
and it is from him that Kootan derived his passion. Kootan strives to
maintain a unique musical style in an environment where there are new
artistes emerging, he ensures that his lyrics and topics that he sing
about are things that infuse personal passion so as to give his songs
life and personality. Kootan expresses that he is not deterred by all
the musical competition which surrounds him as they only inspire him to
work harder and stand out.

Kootan has worked alongside Capleton, Round Head and other industry members such as Family Production, Colin Foxx, Bingy General, Ones label. His song Homa Mine has received several spins on radio stations such as Irie FM, Hitz FM, Zip FM, Linkz FM.
He is not a complete stranger to the business either he has appeared on
stage shows such as Soundfest. This however, is just the beginning of a
long journey for Kootan, his potential and willingness to tackle all
obstacles has opened up many avenues for including (GT EXTRAVAGANZA).