Presented by Sounds from Africa & the Caribbean

Demarco

Mar 18, 2017

10:05pm – 10:35pm CT

The Belmont

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.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 "duppyy 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".

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.

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

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

Demarco is set to release his album in 2017.

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Portmore, JAMAICA
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Reggae