Demarco (artist)
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Colin Demar Edwards better known by his stage name Demarco, is a Jamaica
n dancehall
and reggae
artist.
Know Ah Who Fi Frighten", featuring on the Shoot Out Riddim, "Fallen Soldiers", "True Friend" and "Show It (So Sexy)". He also procuced 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 has recently recorded a remix to Rihanna
's Billboard #1 hit Rude Boy
.
Live recordings from concerts given by Demarco, Mavado
, Bounty Killer
, Busy Signal
, Shaggy
& Beenie Man
.
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
n dancehall
Dancehall
Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. Initially dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s. In the mid-1980s, digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably,...
and reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
artist.
Music
Demarco is best known for his hit singles "DuppyDuppy
Duppy is a Jamaican Patois word of Northwest African origin meaning ghost or spirit. Much of Caribbean folklore revolves around duppies. Duppies are generally regarded as malevolent spirits. They are said to come out and haunt people at night mostly, and people from the islands claim to have seen...
Know Ah Who Fi Frighten", featuring on the Shoot Out Riddim, "Fallen Soldiers", "True Friend" and "Show It (So Sexy)". He also procuced the Top Speed Riddim where he recorded the song "Gal Dem Want" with the Alliance leader Bounty Killer
Bounty Killer
Bounty Killer is a Grammy nominated Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. He is the founder of a dancehall collective known as The Alliance.-Early life and career:...
. 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
Tony Matterhorn
-Tony Matterhorn Bio:Tony Matterhorn His feisty attitude has kept him at or near the top of the sound system game for many years. Tony Matterhorn has now found new territory as a dancehall deejay with a handful of hits pounding the dancehall both locally and overseas.Dubbed 'Mr...
, "Hammering" by Singing Craig, "Work Mi Ah Work" by Mister G and his own "She Can't Wait".
He has recently recorded a remix to Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
's Billboard #1 hit Rude Boy
Rude Boy (song)
"Rude Boy" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, taken from her fourth studio album, Rated R . The song was released as the third single from the album on February 19, 2010, through Def Jam. It was written by Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Ester Dean, Makeba Riddick, Rob Swire...
.
Riddim appearances
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Singles
- 2010 - "I Love My Life"
- 2010 - "Show It (So Sexy)" (featuring Craig of Voicemail)
- 2010 - "Never Gonna Let You Go" (featuring Thelma AoyamaThelma Aoyama, born October 27, 1987, is a Japanese pop and R&B singer. She is part Afro-Trinidadian and Japanese.She is probably best known for her collaboration song with SoulJa, "Koko ni Iru yo", and her answer song "Soba ni Iru ne"...
) - 2009 - "She Can't Wait"
- 2009 - "True Friend"
- 2009 - "Kings & Queens" (featuring SizzlaSizzlaSizzla Kalonji, or simply Sizzla in are de reggae musician. He is one of the most commercially and critically successful contemporary reggae artists and is well-known for his above-average prolificacy...
) - 2008 - "Standing Soldier"
- 2008 - "Our World" (featuring Elephant Man)
- 2007 - "Fallen Soldiers"
Features
- 2010 - "Push It" (featuring Ce'CileCe'CileCe'Cile, born Cecile Charlton is a Musician from Kingston, she is one of the best known current Dancehall artists.-Biography:...
) - 2010 - "Show It (So Sexy)" (featuring Craig of Voicemail)
- 2010 - "Show It (So Sexy) RemixRemixA remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
" (featuring Sheek LouchSheek LouchSean Divine Jacobs, better known as Sheek Louch , is an African American rapper and member of The LOX , along with Styles P and Jadakiss.-Personal life and career:...
, J.ReuJ.ReuJacob Reuben Marchand is an American rapper based in Huntsville, Alabama. He is better known for his stage name J.Reu...
, 2 Pistols2 PistolsJeremy Lemont Saunders , better known by his stage name 2 Pistols, is an American rapper from Tarpon Springs, Florida.- Early career :...
, and Craig) - 2010 - "Never Gonna Let You Go" (featuring Thelma AoyamaThelma Aoyama, born October 27, 1987, is a Japanese pop and R&B singer. She is part Afro-Trinidadian and Japanese.She is probably best known for her collaboration song with SoulJa, "Koko ni Iru yo", and her answer song "Soba ni Iru ne"...
) - 2009 - "3 Anthem" (featuring Delly Ranx)
- 2009 - "Hustler" (featuring Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTrevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
) - 2009 - "Paper Chasing" (featuring Konshens)
- 2009 - "Kings & Queens" (featuring SizzlaSizzlaSizzla Kalonji, or simply Sizzla in are de reggae musician. He is one of the most commercially and critically successful contemporary reggae artists and is well-known for his above-average prolificacy...
) - 2009 - "Woman Problem" (featuring Mister G)
- 2009 - "Can I" (featuring EtanaEtana (musician)Shauna McKenzie known commonly as Etana is a reggae singer from Jamaica. Her debut album "The Strong One" was released in June 2008.-Biography:...
) - 2008 - "Over & Over" (featuring Tarrus RileyTarrus RileyTarrus Riley is a Jamaican-American reggae singer, the son of Jimmy Riley.-Biography:...
) - 2008 - "Our World" (featuring Elephant Man)
- 2008 - "Bad B(w)oy Street" (featuring BoobaBoobaElie Yaffa better known under his stage name Booba, is a French rapper from Paris. He is half Senegalese from his father's side and half French of Moroccan origin from his mother's side...
) - 2008 - "Blessings and Multiply" (featuring Da'VilleDa'VilleDa'Ville is a reggae singer. Born Orville Thomas on January 24, 1978, Kingston, Jamaica.-Biography:Orville Thomas was the first child of Jah Thomas and Cleopatra Wright. He was raised primarily by his grandmother Ms. Feama who instilled in him the principles of education and religion...
) - 2008 - "For You" (featuring Ishawna)
- 2008 - "Seen My Gun" (featuring Elephant Man)
- 2007 - "Nuh Joint Dat" (featuring Bugle)
Filmography
- 2008 - Manchester Fiesta 2008, Part 1
- 2008 - Champions in Action, Vol. 1
- 2008 - Teen Splash 2008, Vol.2
Live recordings from concerts given by Demarco, Mavado
Mavado (singer)
David Constantine Brooks , better known by his stage name Mavado, is a Jamaican musician, actor, DJ and music producer.- Biography :...
, Bounty Killer
Bounty Killer
Bounty Killer is a Grammy nominated Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. He is the founder of a dancehall collective known as The Alliance.-Early life and career:...
, Busy Signal
Busy signal
A busy signal in telephony is an audible or visual signal to the calling party that indicates failure to complete the requested connection of that particular telephone call....
, Shaggy
Shaggy (musician)
Orville Richard Burrell , better known by his stage name Shaggy, is a Jamaican-American reggae singer and rapper. He is perhaps best known for his 1995 single "Boombastic" and 2000 single "It Wasn't Me"...
& Beenie Man
Beenie Man
Anthony Moses Davis , better known by his stage name Beenie Man, is a Grammy award winning Jamaican reggae artist. He is the self-proclaimed "King of the Dancehall".-Biography:...
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