University student Jovan Whitter's talent as a rap star could be summed up by the old adage "don't quit your day job".

But his questionable talent has possibly led him to a career in broadcasting.

"You know what they say, when one door closes, another opens," said Mr. Whitter.

This summer he appears on Power 95's Tha Underground Radio Show on Sundays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. as 'Doc Familia'.

"I use to rap," said Mr. Whitter. "That is how I met JT Talbot, promoter of Tha Underground.

"I met him through his talent competition, eight years ago when I was 15 years old.

"I am the best rapper Bermuda has ever seen. Actually, that is why I am on the radio now – I suck at rap. I thought if I couldn't pursue a career in rap, maybe I could go for another avenue."

Mr. Whitter is pursuing a radically different avenue. He is going into his last year in an accounting programme at the University of Massachusetts in Boston.

"Although I have the hairline of a 43 year old, I am only 23," said Mr. Whitter.

"Now that I am on the radio I love it. I think I am going to switch to communications.

"Being in the entertainment field in any capacity is so much more competitive."

Mr. Whitter said he loves being on the radio, because he loves to talk. "I can talk for hours," said Mr. Whitter. "If I can be a little bit successful at it, that would be a goal accomplished for me. This is a dream of mine."

Mr. Whitter said he has a lot to bring to the table in the broadcasting arena. "I am outgoing, funny, dapper and a good looking man," he said with a straight face. (If only looks counted on the radio.) Sadly for his female listeners, he is spoken for abroad.

With Tha Underground, he plays hiphop, R&B and local and foreign underground artists.

"The quality of local artists that I have seen from when I was 15 to now has improved tenfold," said Mr. Whitter. "I think it is the result of competition."

He said seeing the international success of Bermudian artists such as Colly Buddz has bolstered the confidence of other local musicians. "There weren't many local artists trying for a career back then compared to now," said Mr. Whitter. "Now everyone seems to be going abroad to school and seeing how it is done. I think it has made everyone step up their game. I think the quality of local music is on the up and up right now."

Mr. Whitter is a man of many talents. He can not only balance the books, and rap a few notes, he is also a well respected tennis player.

"I can't remember what I rank, but I am in the top 10 for men's singles in Bermuda," said Mr. Whitter.

He hopes to play in the Davis Cup next year with the Bermuda national team. "I have been sidetracked from that for a little while, by growing up," said Mr. Whitter.

Tha Underground promoter JT Talbot said he has been very impressed by Mr. Whitter.

"Not only does he know how to talk, but he also does a lot of research when we have guests," said Mr. Talbot. "He interacts very well with guests.

"I encourage all young people to further their education and to do something that they enjoy doing."

Mr. Whitter said he also likes to write. He is currently writing a radio show for Saturday nights. "That is my baby that I am trying to bring out there right now," said Mr. Whitter.