At the age of 3, Ottey's father passed away, and he stepped up to assist his family, selling empty alcohol bottles left over at local dances to make ends meet.
In early 2000, he joined the Flatbush Dance crew and spent many days and nights performing for community members and onlookers alike.
Dancing soon consumed his life and in 2002, Ding Dong decided to commit his all in this art form, putting football on the back burner.
It was an event called Early Monday in the community of Standpipe where Ding met selector Tony Matterhorn who upon seeing his talent promised to take three days to make him known.
[4] The crew, all inhabitants of the Nannyville community are all talented in their own and have been instrumental in create popular dances known today, including 'Sivva', 'Shampoo', 'Lebeh Lebeh', 'Lowe Mi', ‘Fling’ and ‘Flairy’.
[5] Having dabbled in music as a recording artist over the years; he was instrumental in the concept behind the single "Wacky Dip", an ode to the late Gerald "Bogle" Levy performed by dancehall group Voicemail.
[6] In February 2018, Ding Dong appeared on BBC 1Xtra with the Ravers Clavers, teaching Seani B how to dance at Big Yard Studios, Jamaica.