Demarco (musician)

See also: DeMarco
DeMarco
Demarco Sting Brawl
Background information
Birth name Collin Demar Edwards
Also known as Starkutt Muzik Machine, WashRoom
Born (1982-10-23) 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

  • Cure Pain Riddim (2016)
  • Tilt Ova Riddim (2016)
  • Day Off Riddim (2016)
  • Full Power Riddim (2016)
  • 90's Don Dada Riddim (2016)
  • Mad Rush Riddim (2016)
  • Heavens Gate Riddim (2015)
  • Full House Riddim (2015)
  • Boss Lady Riddim (2015)
  • Dancehall Sings Riddim (2015)
  • Money Mi A Look Riddim (2015)
  • Bank Teller Riddim (2015)
  • Customer Care Riddim (2015)
  • Swiss Cheese Riddim (2015)
  • Playback Riddim (2015)
  • Ghetto Bible Riddim (2015)
  • After Party Riddim (2015)
  • Blah Daff Nation Riddim (2015)
  • Kick Dem Riddim (2015)
  • High Rave Riddim (2015)
  • Fragrance Riddim (2015)
  • Civil War Riddim (2015)
  • Music Without Rules Riddim (2015)
  • Vicki Secret Riddim (2015)
  • Fix Up Riddim (2015)
  • Wah Di Talk Riddim (2015)
  • Magic Riddim (2015)
  • Cape Riddim (2015)
  • Top Secret Riddim (2015)
  • Tears Of Joy Riddim (2015)
  • Ocean Fire Riddim (2015)
  • Pink Eye Riddim (2015)
  • 100 Degrees Riddim (2015)
  • The Good Book Riddim(2014)
  • Boxfood Riddim(2014)
  • New Day Riddim (2014)
  • Side Effects Riddim (2014)
  • Rock Island Riddim (2014)
  • Happy Hour Riddim (2014)
  • 7th Heaven Riddim (2014)
  • One Night Stand Riddim (2014)
  • Party Central Riddim (2014)
  • Futuro Riddim (2014)
  • Energy Up Riddim (2014)
  • Inferno Riddim (2014)
  • Fire Sumpreme Riddim (2014)
  • Set Straight Riddim (2014)
  • Razz Attack Riddim (2014)
  • Wul Dem (2014)
  • Wul Dem Again (2014)
  • Antidote Riddim(2013)
  • License Plate Riddim(2013)
  • TNS Riddim Pt.2 (2012)
  • Armagiddion Riddim (2011)
  • Dash Out Riddim (2011)
  • Bottle Party Riddim (2011)
  • Dutty Gamez Riddim (2011)
  • Star Bwoy Riddim (2010)
  • Exit 21 Riddim (2010)
  • Word A Prayer Riddim (2010)
  • Stagalag Riddim (2010)
  • Money Tree Riddim (2010)
  • The Heat Riddim (2010)
  • Stress Free Riddim (2009)
  • Troop Riddim (2009)
  • Clearance Riddim (2009)
  • Go Easy Riddim (2009)
  • Dragon Stout Riddim (2009)
  • Go Go Club Riddim(2009)
  • Airwolf Riddim (2009)
  • Movie Star (2009)
  • Cool Shade Riddim (2008)
  • Rock Steady Riddim (2008)
  • Clean Sweep Riddim (2008)
  • The Beast Riddim (2008)
  • Yaaz Riddim (2008)
  • Big League Riddim (2008)
  • Waga Waga Riddim (2008)
  • Outada (2008)
  • Shake Town Riddim (2008)
  • Fallen Soldiers Riddim (2008)
  • My Life Riddim (2008)
  • Trenches Riddim (2008)
  • Warning Riddim (2008)
  • NYC Riddim (2008)
  • Big League Riddim (2008)
  • Heat Stroke Riddim (2008)
  • Bloody City Riddim (2008)
  • Suppa Charge Riddim (2008)
  • Trouble Mekka Riddim (2008)
  • Nylon Riddim (2008)
  • Silent River Riddim (2008)
  • Paradise Riddim (2008)
  • Beautiful Lady Riddim (2008)
  • Splash Out Riddim (2007)
  • Gang War Riddim (2007)
  • Jook A Gal Riddim (2007)
  • Tremor Riddim (2007)
  • Shoot Out Riddim (2007)
  • Eye Charm Riddim (2006)
  • Sidewalk University Riddim (2006)
  • MI6 Riddim (2006)
  • Top Speed Riddim (2004)
  • Butta Riddim (2003)
  • Brainless Riddim (2003)
  • Overproof Riddim (2011)
  • Bubble gum Riddim (2011)
  • Love Burg Riddim (2011)
  • Northern Lights Riddim (2012)
  • Ghost Rider Riddim—Promo CD (2007)

Singles

Features

Guest Appearances

Filmography

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

References

  1. "Demarco The Artist". Retrieved 2009-09-30.
  2. 1 2 3 Jeffries, David "Demarco Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  3. 1 2 Morgan, Simone (2013) "Africa Calls Demarco", Jamaica Observer, 10 May 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  4. Kwesiga, Brian. "Demarco Jets In For The Street Jam | Red Pepper Uganda". Redpepper.co.ug. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
  5. "DeMarco Makes Triumphant Return To Uganda", Jamaica Gleaner, 19 May 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  6. "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.
  7. "Demarco, Koshens for Kampala concert". Newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
  8. Prince Rado (2014-05-06). "DRIVE HOT: May 2014". Drivhot.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
  9. 1 2 "DeMarco To Release Reggae Album", Jamaica Gleaner, 2 December 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  10. "A Good Year for Demarco", RJR News, 12 November 2014. In 2015 Demarco won the Lifetime Achievement Award. Retrieved 27 November 2014

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