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Darrio running own show – upbeat despite not having a manager

Since parting company with the Subkonshus record label last year, dancehall artiste Darrio has taken management matters into his own hands with a team that “operates like a label and a PR company.

“It’s basically me just getting the job done, until mi get an official management contract,” Darrio told THE STAR.

Without any official representation, Darrio has created the Project Darrio Movement.

According to the artiste, though there is no official manager, the progress of his career has not stalled since severing ties with Subkonshus.

“With the Subkonshus label, the focus was not Darrio. So nuh matter how much you put in, you get the same result,” he explained. “It’s not as difficult in that regard, because we know wah we ah do, and when we get any result, ah because ah di work we put in. We can also regroup when we try somethin’ an’ it nuh work.”

But Darrio said moving on has had its drawbacks. He said some people simply don’t like the fact that he left the label, and they no longer deal with him.

But work has not slowed for the artiste.

“We have upcoming shows and an upcoming Jamaica tour. After mi leave Subkonshus, is not like I get less shows. I actually get more shows.” he said.

Darrio told THE STAR that he recently wrapped up a five-stop tour in Belize, with another coming up in April.

Darrio was not beaten, viral photo is from a video shoot

Dancehall artiste Darrio is denying claims that have been surfacing online that he was severely beaten and left for dead by a river.

These posts were accompanied by a photo that shows a man who appears to have been mauled.

A statement from his publicist, Tallisa Taylor, confirmed that Darrio was indeed the person in the photo but rubbished all claims of an attack.

“We were made aware that several online sources have published stories that recording artiste @darriomusic was attacked and photos of him surfaced online. We would like to advise that those photos are indeed that of Darrio however they were taken on set of his recent video shoot for his single ‘Just For Living’,” the statement read.

And while many, including Darrio’s mom have since been worried, Taylor assured fans and well wishers that the School Fee deejay is safe and sound.

“Darrio is not hurt. He is okay. Several persons took photos on set of the shoot and shared them online causing the rumours to start,” she said.

– The Star 

Darrio to drop video

FORMER Subkonshus recording deejay Darrio has shot his first official music video since his exit from that camp last year. The video is for the edgy and sexy single Friend With Benefits on Craigy T’s No Apology rhythm.

Recorded recently, Friends With Benefits is on Gafjam Records label. It’s available on iTunes.

Directed by Dameon Gayle, 1

video is scheduled to be released in days.

“It has been a process of revamping and reanalysing the new image and direction for my career, and organising the flow with the new members of PROJECTDarrio. We are now ready to churn out all the new material that I have been recording, and also getting the visuals out so fans can see a different side to me,” Darrio said.

Shot at various locations in Kingston, the video follows a girl, who is cheating on her boyfriend with Darrio in private. However, in public, she pretends to be just friends with him.

The Trelawny-born entertainer shared how the lyrics came about.

“Almost everyone, at one time or another, has had this kind of friendship or interaction, so it’s relatable to most, even my own experience — past, present or future. It’s not talking about any specific girl at a specific point in time, but people will speculate based on rumors who the song is about,” he said.

Darrio, whose given name is Darrio Johnson, is slated to perform at Trelawny Jerk Festival on March 27.

— Jamaica Oberver [Thursday, March 03, 2016]

Darrio feels the love in Africa

Africa has become one of dancehall music’s most vibrant markets, especially in the last five years. Among the artistes making a mark there is singer Darrio.

Next week, the 29-year-old heads to the Motherland for his fourth visit. On October 7, he deejays Delus and Konshens perform in Juba in the Sudan.

The following day, he and Delus are scheduled to perform at the Skyluxx Nightclub in Nairobi, Kenya.

It is Darrio’s second trip to Africa this year, having worked in Kampala, Uganda in August.

“Africa is a high-energy place, the people feel strongly about the music an’ Jamaican culture. Is definitely a different kinda love,” he told the Observer.

The Trelawny-born vocalist first visited Africa in 2011 for gigs in Nairobi. He said dancehall has picked up considerably on the continent since then.

“For me, is one of the places I feel love from early, so is important to return an’ keep current,” he said.

Of his songs, Ungrateful, Girly Girly and Gal sit Down are most popular.

Initially, Africans warmed to roots-reggae music. Leading lights like Marley, Tosh, Burning Spear and Jimmy Cliff championed the anti-colonial mood that swept the region during the 1970s and have enduring fan bases there.

But in recent years, hardcore dancehall acts have been in demand by younger promoters and fans. Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Busy Signal, I-Octane and Konshens are just some of the acts who have performed in countries like South Africa, Uganda and Kenya.

— Howard Campbell, Jamaica Observer [Thursday, October 01, 2015]

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