US-based Kenyan DJ Dark Fella recruits Jamaica's Demarco for new single Jennifer

24 April 2024

• Apart from the new music, Dark Fella has been causing ripples in the US.

• Dark Fella noted that his project with Demarco took approximately three years.

US-based Kenyan DJ Calvince alias Dark Fella has recruited top Jamaican music producer and Dancehall star Demarco for a new tune dubbed Jennifer.

Speaking to Mpasho Dennis Milimo, the Dark Fella noted that his project with Demarco took approximately three years.

He says the idea for the song was born during the Covid pandemic before he linked up with the Dancehall star to put the whole project together.

“It took about 3 years to complete. The idea was born at the heart of the Covid pandemic. I discovered these harmonious beats made by Santino - a Jamaican DJ and producer who is also a member of the famous sound system “Chromatic the Ultimate,” the Dark Fella shared.

“Chromatic was formed under the lineage of Vybz Kartel and is believed to be Patronized by Popcaan the unruly boss. Chromatic has featured major international artists like Drake, French Montana, and Ace Hood among others,”.

Dark Fella revealed that Demarco accepted the voice on the instrumental after listening to it once during a tour in Dallas where he performed at his Birthday party event.

“The beats to this record have a unique sound that fuses a variety of instruments quite evident is the saxophone,” the Dark Fella said.

The DJ-turned-music promoter acknowledged that getting Demarco on a record is not easy due to his busy schedule.

“To have Demarco's voice on a record is an uphill task and that explains why he only has collaborations with a handful of Kenyan artists including Redsan and Arrow Bwoy, which I helped put together,” the DJ said.

“He is one of the biggest names in Dancehall. His record label TGE (true gift entertainment) exemplifies a one-stop shop as he does it all from composing the beats, recording, shoots & directing his music videos,”.

⁠DJ Calvince went on to give Demarco his flowers stating that he has cemented his name among the greats.

“Whenever you mention dancehall giants like Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Sean Paul, Sizzla, shaggy, Bounty Killa, Ninja Man, Supper Cat, Shabba ranks, Elephant Man, you cannot go without mentioning Demarco as he has cemented his name among the greats,” he said.

“⁠The Atlanta-based Singer and Songwriter is arguably one of the most talented producers in the history of dancehall if any of his projects are anything to go by Jambe-An riddim,”.

Apart from the new music, Dark Fella has been causing ripples in the US as far as the entertainment industry is concerned.

The DJ has been rubbing shoulders with reputable names in the US, as he pushes Kenyan music on a global stage.

Some of the stars he has worked with include Nigerian superstar Davido, Burna Boy, rapper Khaligraph Jones, Wizkid, Singer Arrow Bwoy, and Jamaica’s Demarco, just to mention a few.