Upcoming artiste Darrio got some recognition through his collaborations with Konshens, but now he is trying to make a mark with his solo efforts.
Two weeks ago, he released a single called Eat Food on the ‘Bomb Drop’ rhythm. This song is his first official solo release, as his previous songs were popular in the underground market.However, he said those songs did not reach where he wanted them to because he did not have the resources or the backing.
While grateful for the exposure he got when he did Hooked On You and Do Di Ting with Konshens, Darrio does not believe Eat Food will get the same treatment those songs did.
“It won’t get the same reception. Without Konshens in those songs, it wouldn’t reach as far. He is already established so more people would listen to it. He was the driving force behind the collaboration. Afterwards, people would be curious to know who is Darrio,” he told THE STAR.
Working alone, he said, was easier.
“You get to express yourself. With somebody else, you have to share ideas. I have more control over a solo effort than a collaboration,” he said.
Meanwhile, Darrio said Eat Food has been getting good feedback overseas and some rotation on local radio stations. “But who knows what the future holds,” said the artiste, who recently returned from shows in Canada.
In addition, he has new singles like Mek Mi Feel Good, Jah Jah Alone, Ungrateful and Party With Me that is produced by French-based Julius Productions.
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