Demarco (musician)

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Birth name Collin Demar Edwards Role Musical Artist Years active 2003–present Genres Reggae fusion, Dancehall		Name Collin Demar Record label VP Records Parents Gloria Edwards


Also known as Starkutt Muzik Machine, WashRoom Born 23 October 1982 (age 41) ( 1982-10-23 ) Origin Portmore, St. Catherine Parish, Jamaica Occupation(s) Deejay, producer, musician, actor Labels Cash Flow Records, Starkutt Records, TJ Records, VP Records, Soul Vybz Records, Jam 2 Productions Albums Untitled, Nuh Dirt - EP, Get Her Phone Number/Super Soaker - EP Similar People Vybz Kartel, Konshens, Elephant Man, Tarrus Riley, Jah Vinchi

Collin Demar Edwards (born 1982), 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. 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.

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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".

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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.

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

In December 2013 he was reportedly recording his debut album.

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 of 2017 Demarco moved to Georgia and is now signed under Akon's record label, EnTREEGRECORDS/KONLIVE Recordlabel.

Albums

Untitled (Promo CD) (2008)

Singles

2017: No Wahala (featuring Akon & Runtown)

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 Shephard(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

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