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 Serani after a concert in Stockholm 2009 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Craig Serani Marsh |
| Born | June 7, 1982 |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae fusion, Dancehall |
| Occupations | Singer, Producer |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | Phase One |
| Associated acts | DJ Webstar |
Craig Serani Marsh, a.k.a. Serani is a dancehall artist signed to JVC Entertainment. He is best known for his involvement in Sean Paul's album The Trinity and his 2008 single No Games. Serani also released the singles Doh and She Loves Me. He is the son of Collin Marsh. Serani has a brother Vaughn Marsh, and a god-brother Tyrese Smith.
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Background [edit]
Serani was born June 7, 1982 in Kingston, Jamaica. He decided at a young age that his two other best friends who also shared the same interest in music should put together DASECA[1] productions in 2001. Three friends David Anthony Harrisingh, Craig Serani Marsh, and Craig Andrew Harrisingh had a goal to produce all the major Reggae artist in Jamaica.
History [edit]
2006-2008: Early career/Production credits [edit]
In 2006, Serani co-produced the first two singles on Sean Paul’s new platinum album Trinity, including "We Be Burnin'", which was the first released single. "We be Burnin’" track helped Trinity break a Jamaican record of 107,000 copies sold in the first week. Serani also produced the album Smash riddim, which hosts the song "Dutty Wine" by Tony Matterhorn. Dutty Wine was the number one song in Jamaica and England for a lengthy period of time. Serani and his DASECA. He is frm Salisbury he go family from ther adin princess anne MD crew are credited for helping bring into the limelight other Jamaican heavyweights such as Mavado, Alaine Laughton and Bugle with their catchy beats such as the Anger Management riddim on which Mavado voiced his landmark hit "Real McCoy". DASECA productions has also produced hits for other Reggae icons such as their colleague and Alliance crew leader Bounty Killer, Busy Signal and Vybz Kartel amongst many others. They are also the backbone of The Alliance affiliated band Anger Management. His first and very successful attempt at singing was on Mavado's hit song Dying which is featured on the latter's début album Gangsta for Life: The Symphony of David Brooks. He sang the hook and Mavado chanted the verses.
2008-Present: rise to fame [edit]
In 2008, Serani landed a contract to record two albums for JVC Entertainment.[2] Serani is recording his own songs and has promoted singles such as “Doh” featuring Bugle, "No Games" and “She Loves Me”. In 2012 he was at the top of his career with an amazing performance at the legendary Ride Club in Vienna.
Discography [edit]
Albums [edit]
| Year | Album deteils | Peak chart positions | |
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| US R&B [3] |
US Reggae [4] |
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| 2009 | No Games
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77 | 3 |
| 2012 | It's Serani
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Singles [edit]
- 2008: "No Games"
- 2008: "She Loves Me"
- 2008: Doh
- 2008: Mama Still Hungry
- 2008: Stinkin' Rich
- 2008: Study People
- 2009: Is This Real
- 2009: Romance
- 2009: Naked
- 2009: When it's Cold
- 2010: She Loves Me (Remix feauring Fuego)
- 2010: Que Buena Tu Ta (Remix featuring Fuego)
- 2010: Skip To My Luu (featuring Ding Dong)
- 2010: Searching
References [edit]
- ^ "Serani to perform at Pre-Valentine event in Anguilla". 2009-01-26. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
- ^ Evans, Teino. "Serani inks two-album deal". Retrieved 2009-02-18.
- ^ "Serani Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
- ^ "Serani Album & Song Chat History: Reggae Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
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