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Antiguan singer, songwriter "de Arc" launches an academic scholarship for the Jamaica School of Music. The Scholarship Program is designed to reward and assist outstanding students who demonstrate superior performance and academic excellence in music.
Recipients of the Scholarship will have their tuition fees covered for a full academic year. - Radio Observer
Discography
2010 Words
2002 Jus' Holdin' On
1995 All Kyat Not Kyat
1994 All Dawg A Dawg
1994 de Arc Club Mix
1993 Everybody Jumpin
1992 World Of Soca
1991 Jus' Havin' Some Fun
1990 Leh We Party
1988 Body Jam
1987 Jumpin
1985 Party Time
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Bio
De Arc, singer, songwriter, and producer hails from the island of Antigua. He is widely known throughout the Eastern Caribbean because of his wild tempo Soca and politically charged, controversial music. A practicing architect, (hence the Caribbean term De Arc), de Arc describes his music as: - “Conscious Calypso with lots of party, a sprinkle of cane sugar and a splash of rum! Truly a unique blend of Soca and Calypso with a dash of Dancehall and Reggae!”
He has released 12 albums, founded three record labels and owned a recording studio. He has written/presented and produced/ several winners including annual Carnival “Road March”, “Jump Up” and “Social Commentary” songs.
V.I. Music Awards Won Include:-
"Best Party Tune", 1994
"Best Song For Road March By a Calypsonian", 1994
"Best Lyrical Composition by a Calypsonian", 1994
"Most Humorous Calypso", 1995
De Arc's Song/s Covered:-
"What Goes Around", Covered by Lord Obstinate.
Influences:-
Stevie Wonder, Short Shirt, George Benson, & Sparrow.
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