Demarco (musician)
| DeMarco | |
|---|---|
 Demarco Sting Brawl | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Collin Demar Edwards |
| Also known as | Starkutt Muzik Machine, WashRoom |
| Born | 23 October 1982 |
| Origin | Portmore, St. Catherine Parish, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae fusion, dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Deejay, producer, musician, actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Cash Flow Records, Starkutt Records, TJ Records, VP Records, Soul Vybz Records, Jam 2 Productions |
| Associated acts | Craig of Voicemail |
| Website | myspace.com/demarcotheartist |
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.[2]
He is best known for his hit singles "duppyy Know Ah Who Fi Frighten", featuring on the Shoot Out Riddim, "Fallen Soldiers",[2] "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]
Demarco with his hit single Good book has been nominated male deejay of the year in Britain.
Demarco has toured extensively, including multiple visits to Africa, performing in Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Guinea.[3][5][6][7][8]
He was nominated for an Urban Music Award for 'Best Reggae Act' in 2013, and again in 2014.[9][10]
In December 2013 he was reportedly recording his debut album.[9]
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
Discography
Albums
Riddim appearances
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Singles
- 2015: Celebrate my life
- 2014: Love de gyal dem good
- 2014: Bun up Road
- 2014: "Flick"
- 2014: "Allergic to Badmind friend"
- 2013: Lazy Body
- 2013: Fuck Yuh wah fuck
- 2013: "Continue Whine"
- 2012: "Broad Out"
- 2012: "Wine"
- 2012: "6:30"
- 2011: "I Love My Life"
- 2010: "Show It (So Sexy)" (featuring Craig of Voicemail)
- 2010: "Never Gonna Let You Go" (featuring Thelma Aoyama)
- 2009: "She Can't Wait"
- 2009: "True Friend"
- 2009: "Kings & Queens" (featuring Sizzla)
- 2008: "Standing Soldier"
- 2008: "Our World" (featuring Elephant Man)
- 2007: "Fallen Soldiers"
- 2011: "Hear My Cry"
- 2011: "Rest it at mi foot"
- 2011: "Wake Up di Scheme"
- ?: "Iron Bird"
Features
- 2010: "Push It" (featuring Ce'Cile)
- 2010: "Show It (So Sexy)" (featuring Craig of Voicemail)
- 2010: "Show It (So Sexy) Remix" (featuring Sheek Louch, J.Reu, 2 Pistols, and Craig)
- 2016: "Watch Di Money(featuring Cyanide)
- 2016: "Mama"(featuring Kymani Marley)
- 2016: "Wine It Slow"(featuring Bunji Garlin)
- 2015: "Good Things"(featuring J Capri)
- 2015: "Ghetto Youths Floss"(featuring Beenie Man)
- 2014: "Badman Place"(featuring Jah Vinci)
- 2013: "Lazy Body"(featuring Hotta Maestro)
- 2013: "Badder Dan Most(Official Remix)"(featuring Redsan)
- 2012: "#1" (featuring Karl Wolf)
- 2010: "Never Gonna Let You Go" (featuring Thelma Aoyama)
- 2009: "Listen"(featuring Christopher Martin)
- 2009: "3 Anthem" (featuring Delly Ranx)
- 2009: "Hustler" (featuring Busta Rhymes)
- 2009: "Paper Chasing" (featuring Konshens)
- 2009: "Kings & Queens" (featuring Sizzla)
- 2009: "Woman Problem" (featuring Mister G)
- 2009: "Can I" (featuring Etana)
- 2008: "Over & Over" (featuring Tarrus Riley)
- 2008: "Our World" (featuring Elephant Man)
- 2008: "Bad B(w)oy Street" (featuring Booba)
- 2008: "Blessings and Multiply" (featuring Da'Ville)
- 2008: "For You" (featuring Ishawna)
- 2008: "Seen My Gun" (featuring Elephant Man)
- 2007: "Nuh Joint Dat" (featuring Bugle)
- 2009: "Iron Bird"
Guest Appearances
- 2016: "Feelin U"-Kick Raux(featuring Demarco)(featuring Tyga)(featuring Ayo Jay)(featuring Doctor)
- 2016: "Like Google"-Vybz Kartel(featuring Demarco)
- 2015: "Bloodclaute Song Remix(Official- Future Fambo"(featuring Demarco)(featuring Sean Paul)(featuring Beenie Man)
- 2015: "My Queen"-Imar Shepard(featuring Demarco)
- 2014: "Badder Dan Most(Official Remix)-Redsan(featuring Demarco)
- 2014: "Blessings"-Peter Miles(featuring Demarco)
- 2011: "Hope"-Collie Buddz(featuring Demarco)
- 2009: "For You"-Ishawna(featuring Demarco)
Filmography
- 2008: Manchester Fiesta 2008, Part 1
- 2008: Champions in Action, Vol. 1
- 2008: Teen Splash 2008, Vol.2
- 2016: King of the Dancehall"
Live recordings from concerts given by Demarco, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Busy Signal, Shaggy & Beenie Man.
References
- ↑ "Demarco The Artist". Retrieved 2009-09-30.
- 1 2 3 Jeffries, David "Demarco Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved 12 October 2014
- 1 2 Morgan, Simone (2013) "Africa Calls Demarco", Jamaica Observer, 10 May 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2014
- ↑ Kwesiga, Brian. "Demarco Jets In For The Street Jam | Red Pepper Uganda". Redpepper.co.ug. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
- ↑ "DeMarco Makes Triumphant Return To Uganda", Jamaica Gleaner, 19 May 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014
- ↑ "Dancehall star Demarco to rock East Africa | Rwanda Show - Kinyarwanda, Rwanda Celebrities, African Music, African Movies, Rwanda Entertainment, Rwanda Fashion,Rwanda artists". Rwanda Show. 2014-05-10. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
- ↑ "Demarco, Koshens for Kampala concert". Newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
- ↑ Prince Rado (2014-05-06). "DRIVE HOT: May 2014". Drivhot.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
- 1 2 "DeMarco To Release Reggae Album", Jamaica Gleaner, 2 December 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2014
- ↑ "A Good Year for Demarco", RJR News, 12 November 2014. In 2015 Demarco won the Lifetime Achievement Award. Retrieved 27 November 2014