Demarco (musician) explained

Demarco
Birth Name:Collin Demar Edwards
Birth Date:1982 9, df=yes
Origin:Portmore, St. Catherine Parish, Jamaica
Genre:Reggae fusion, dancehall
Occupation:Deejay, producer
Years Active:2003–present
Label:True Gift Ent. LLC

Collin Demar Edwards (born 1982),[1] better known by his stage name Demarco, is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae recording artist.

Music

Born in Portmore, St. Catherine Parish, Edwards gained his early experience performing at the Cactus nightclub at the age of 15, and was a selector for the Future Disco sound system.[2] [3] At the age of 16 he relocated to the US where he worked to fund his interest in music production, and began creating tracks for hip hop and dancehall artists.

He is best known for his hit singles "Duppy Know Ah Who Fi Frighten", featuring on the Shoot Out Riddim, "Fallen Soldiers", "True Friend" and "Show It (So Sexy)". He also produced the Top Speed Riddim where he recorded the song "Gal Dem Want" with the Alliance leader Bounty Killer. In 2008 Demarco produced the Big League Riddim and recorded "Broomie" with Elephant Man and his own song "Spend Pon Dem". One Year later he produced a hit Riddim called Stress Free which had many hit songs like "Jump and Wine" by Tony Matterhorn, "Hammering" by Singing Craig, "Work Mi Ah Work" by Mister G and his own "She Can't Wait".

He recorded a remix to Rihanna's Billboard #1 hit "Rude Boy".[4] [5]

Demarco with his hit single Good book has been nominated male deejay of the year in Britain. [6] [7]

Demarco has toured extensively, including multiple visits to Africa, performing in Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Guinea.[8] [9] [10] [11]

He was nominated for an Urban Music Award for 'Best Reggae Act' in 2013, and again in 2014.[12]

In December 2013 he was reportedly recording his debut album.[13]

Demarco, who is founder of True Gift Entertainment produces their own music videos and reality TV series

Demarco recently signed his first artist to his label by the name of Raytid who later left the label record, due to the belief the record label was not doing good on promoting his music.

In May 2017 Demarco moved to Georgia and was signed under Akon's record label, EnTREEGRECORDS/KONLIVE Recordlabel. Following leaving Akon's label Demarco released an EP on December 6, 2019 title "2020 Vision". On April 16, 2021 Demarco released his debut album " Melody " under Ineffable Records. This album features guest appearances from Sean Paul on "My Way" Sarkodie on for you. He enlisted the queen of dancehall Spice on " Any Man" Chronic Law on " Travel Safe" Bounty Killer & Beenie Man on "Homage" Konshens on "Mover" Ky-Mani Marley on "Mama" and Shaggy on "Do It Again".[14]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Features

Guest appearances

Filmography

Live recordings from concerts given by Demarco, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Busy Signal, Shaggy and Beenie Man.

Video games

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Demarco The Artist . 30 September 2009.
  2. Jeffries, David "Demarco Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  3. Morgan, Simone (2013) "Africa Calls Demarco ", Jamaica Observer, 10 May 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  4. Web site: Kwesiga . Brian . Demarco Jets in for the Street Jam | Red Pepper Uganda . Redpepper.co.ug . 19 December 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151222121142/http://www.redpepper.co.ug/demarco-jets-in-for-the-street-jam/ . 22 December 2015 . dead .
  5. Web site: Mills . Claude . 2023-07-08 . Demarco Defends Self-Defense Tactics On 'Charge Fi Yuh' . 2023-07-13 . DancehallMag . en-US.
  6. Web site: Walker . Nick . Demarco tops British dancehall chart, nominated for male deejay of the year . www.dancehallreggaeworld.com . Neco Flex . 12 October 2014.
  7. Web site: News . E. I. N. . Ajal . Producer . 2023-07-12 . Producer Ajal teams with Demarco . 2023-07-13 . EIN News . en-US.
  8. "DeMarco Makes Triumphant Return To Uganda", Jamaica Gleaner, 19 May 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  9. Web site: Dancehall star Demarco to rock East Africa | Rwanda Show – Kinyarwanda, Rwanda Celebrities, African Music, African Movies, Rwanda Entertainment, Rwanda Fashion, Rwanda artists . Rwanda Show . 10 May 2014 . 19 December 2015.
  10. Web site: Demarco, Koshens for Kampala concert . Newvision.co.ug . 19 December 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151222112234/http://www.newvision.co.ug/mobile/Detail.aspx?NewsID=631434&CatID=384 . 22 December 2015 . dead .
  11. Web site: Prince Rado . DRIVE HOT: May 2014 . Drivhot.blogspot.com . 6 May 2014 . 19 December 2015.
  12. "A Good Year for Demarco", RJR News, 12 November 2014. In 2015 Demarco won the Lifetime Achievement Award. Retrieved 27 November 2014
  13. "DeMarco To Release Reggae Album", Jamaica Gleaner, 2 December 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  14. Web site: 2023-07-07 . Demarco preaches self-defence on new track . 2023-07-13 . jamaica-star.com . en.

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