THE “NORTHERN TROPICAL” STYLE OF KC TAKES HOLD

IN the ultra-competitive world of popular music, one must be consistently spectacular or face the prospect of non-existence.
For Kerwin” KC” Clarke the latter has never been an option and from his base in the “northern chill” of Toronto Canada, he has been busying himself in creating heat among lovers of dancehall/reggae music. He spent his formative years absorbing the sounds and lyrical stylings of Beenie Man, Bounty Killa, Kartel Movado and other giants of dancehall in the hope that he would one day be putting out hit records and drawing top billing as they do.
Now that dream is drawing closer to reality, as the singer and DJ – having made a name for himself in the T.O. is fast on the next level and seeking to insinuate himself in the local scene. “This is where the music started and where it really lives, in spite of everything,” he states. “so I’m really looking forward to making a solid impression with Jamaican fans as I build my career.”
His initial forays have been promising, and while he is yet to collaborate with any of the aforementioned idols, he is laying the foundation for wider acceptance, particularly with the singles “{Look Good] Inna Yu Jeans” and “Baby Girl”. Moving through the local music scene, he has hung out with several top entertainers. “ Once you get into music with music people, the vibe is alright.”
Armed with this attitude of confidence, and with good initial reactions to his efforts, KC Has big shows like Sting in his sights. Before that though, he returns north to perform on the anniversary show for his label Don Crissas Record, which will go down at Toronto’s reputable Northern Tropics Club.
Then he’ll be zig-zagging between Jamaica and Canada to fulfil obligations and promote the tunes, all the while aiming to cover the wider Caribbean - and eventually, the world - as well. “My music is from everyday life, people can relate to it right away,” he says. “Once people get to know me and react to me, whether Jamaica or elsewhere, I know it will be positive.”
A video is forthcoming for Inna Yu Jeans, and in the meantime, the burly entertainer says the majority of his time is spent on music. Of course, he will allow space to interact with his family, and he’ll definitely make space for a game of football (soccer to the Canucks). He proudly followed the historic World Cup tournament in South Africa. “Africa is somewhere that I definitely want to be performing in sometime,” he says.
But even before kicking off, KC is likely to do a little impromptu music, even a capella. Its just in his nature and part of his ongoing journey as a legend in the making.