Sherwinn 'Dupes' Brice
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Sherwinn 'Dupes' Brice

Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2013 | SELF

Boston, Massachusetts, United States | SELF
Established on Jan, 2013
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"Album Review: From Saint Lucia with Love - Urban EP from Dupes"

The Caribbean basin has always been referred to as a mixing pot of cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds and this has always been our identifier and mark of authenticity. Sherwinn ‘Dupes’ Brice hails for the small island of St. Lucia and with his musical background has showcased his alternative style of St. Lucian music. Each track demonstrates a fusion of both Caribbean beats and hip hop techniques which he acquired while he was in the United States.

The first track “Dip Pon Di Floor” titled in the colloquial language is quite catchy. It gives listeners an introduction to one side of Dupes. It is the ideal track to get your body moving on the dance floor. Followed by a noticeable slower “Guilty” which shows a certain level of versatility. Also he utilises word play along a legal framework which adds more depth to a very honest track.

“Keep Pressing On” serves as a motivational message in a song. As the title suggests the song is quite uplifting and encourages persistence. The stand out track is however “Seasons” featuring Olivia Abraham. Another track where Dupes utilises word play but in a way as not to be overbearing; rather it is a sentimental, heart-warming rendition to a lost love. The work closes the same way we entered with a catchy upbeat song “Your Body” featuring Hebrue.

Overall Sherwinn “Dupes” Brice has set a solid foundation for himself to build upon. He has shown command over more than one genres and has hinted to his aptitude in mixing and matching genres that will be pleasurable to a listening audience. Brines skills only now needs the proper platform to be showcased and highlighted to propel his career even further. - Susan Spencer


"REVIEW: Selwyn Snowball"

Dupes also proved to be the pinnacle of entertainment, his energy ricocheted off the walls and he even went in for a cheeky crowd surf at the end. I particularly enjoyed taking photos of his on-stage-cameraman taking photos of me. - Phoebe Jayes - Cambridge Tab


"THE VIRTUOSO: SHERWINN ‘DUPES’ BRICE"

inger, songwriter, producer, and astute businessman Sherwinn “Dupes” Brice, has been making tremendous strides in the music industry.

Born in St Thomas to Saint Lucian parents, ‘Dupes’ as he is professionally known, spent his first nine years abroad before his family returned to Saint Lucia.

Sherwinn was first introduced to the world of music by his parents – Samuel and Esther Brice. From early, he was influenced by their love for Caribbean music and particularly his mothers’ fondness for R&B and pop music of the late 80s and early 90s. Recognising his appreciation for the art form, Samuel enrolled him in private music lessons where he earned distinctions in Cambridge Music Studies. His deep fascination with music took off at the age of eleven with the gift of his first portable Walkman recorder from his mom. This saw the beginning of a very bright music career.

After his formative years with the Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School band, where he met his wife Genelle. Dupes returned to the U.S. to further his education and during his spare time he would explore music production.

Upon his return to St. Lucia whilst developing his small business venture Wegosite Internet Cafe in Vieux Fort, Dupes began making waves as a music producer. “I joined the group PCL Krew whilst producing for other acts, a Dr Dre type of thing ya know,” he chuckled.

After years of producing for several local acts, namely The Mecca, Shayne Ross, KAYO and Ninja Dan, Dupes decided to pursue a solo artist career. In 2011, he released his first single “Take Me Back This Time” with a music video to accompany. That same year, Dupes and The Mecca recorded and released a total of 72 songs as part of a promotional campaign from Dupes Did It Music entitled “Mecca Mondays”. But it was the passing of one of his eldest cousins, Remus Brice Jr., that would change Sherwinn’s life forever.

“After my cousin died, I realised that we’re only here for a time and now was time to focus on Dupes and developing my career,” said Sherwinn. “This decision led to my partnership with Jonelle James to explore and develop the income earning potential of various sectors of the music industry.” Armed with a collection of unfinished songs the duo set out to collaborate with some of Saint Lucia’s finest musicians; role models who inspired Dupes including Francis “Leebo” De Lima, Ronald ‘Boo’ Hinkson and Zach Popo. “Demos are important,” said Dupes, adding, “I’m a student of Quincy Jones. I studied his career. Michael Jackson always had a demo at hand when he visited Quincy and that was where their magic begun.” Dupes believes that the demo acts as a rough draft and makes studio time more productive.

DupesDupes has many facets to his character. He is humble, smart, well-grounded and has no qualms taking a backseat to savour the talents of some of the musicians who work with him. “It’s nice to have good people on your team to give you the thumbs up when you are performing,” said Dupes. Not that he needs any reassurance, given his exceptional work ethic, his faith and confidence.

He categorises his musical genre as Caribbean Pop. “I love R&B music but I see myself as a genre buster because I enjoy playing all types of music,” he explained. Since 2013, Dupes has released five singles – ‘Keep Pressin On’, ‘Your Body’ , ‘Dip Pon De Floor’, ‘Guilty’ and ‘Seasons’, all demonstrating his versatility with music videos that always show his love for St. Lucia.

His songs have wowed audiences locally and internationally. Highlights of his career include:

Eleven (11) nominations at the St Lucia Music Awards for and won four (2008)
Six (6) nominations at the Bermuda Underground Music Awards and won one (2010)
His single ‘Your Body’ hit number one on Tempo’s Cross Caribbean Countdown (2013)
Three (3) successful placements in Television and Film: Two on international television networks – Fox and VH1 – and one on a popular fitness series . (2013, 2014)
Awarded two (2) National Youth Awards – Excellence in Performing Arts, Excellence in Technology and Innovation (2015)
Represented E.C.C.O (Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights) in Germany with Lennon “Blaze” Prosper alongside some of Barbados’ biggest soca/calypso music industry professionals (2015)
Although his performance at the Independence Day concert in Vieux Fort ranks as one of his best, Dupes’ stint at the Opening of the 2015 St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, sharing the stage with Chronixx and Destra was one of the high points of his career. It epitomised his brilliance as an artiste. “It took hours of rehearsals with my dancers, Princess Tashii and Queen B (Onyx Dance Crew), and Evalucian band to improve my stage presence.” He was thrilled by the response of the audience who showed their appreciation by singing along. He described it as “an amazing experience” that filled him with pride. He added, “When I exited the stage and I saw my son and my family and the team, I couldn’t ask for more.”

According to Sherwinn, one of our biggest challenges as artists is getting the corporate community and the government to understand the value of the music industry and the strong contribution it can make to St. Lucia’s economic development. Success in the music business depends on an artiste’s ability to market their product effectively. As Sherwinn explained, “The internet plays a big part of it. Through social media, namely Facebook and Instagram, we post updates, motivational messages and shine a light not only on our art form but other creative avenues. Networking and travelling are equally important. I like to meet and get to know people before I introduce my music to them.”

Sherwinn offered sound advice to young, upcoming musicians. “Success is defined by the people you inspire, not by the amount of money you make.” He pointed to the classical genius, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as an example of a man who was committed to his music. “Here was a man who was obsessed and crazy about his music. Little did he know that it would still be making its impact years after his death. Stay creative, work hard on your craft, pursue greatness and success will eventually come to you.”

When he’s not writing or performing, Sherwinn spends time applying the same positive attitude to his family’s businesses Shernell’s Pizza, Global Travel and Par Avion Liquor Store.

Sherwinn ‘Dupes’ Brice has certainly made a name for himself and he’s increasing his fan base, not just locally but worldwide. We wish him continued success in the future. - Dazzle Magazine


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Saint Lucian - American singer Sherwinn ‘Dupes’ Brice is a songwriter whose music is heavily influenced by pop, reggae and R&B. Having already made a name for himself in his native country, Dupes is now focusing on bringing his own, catchy brand of music to the world. Showing command over multiple genres with an aptitude in mixing and matching genres, Dupes brings with him an experience that is very pleasurable to a listening audience.

​From an early age Sherwinn's parents - Samuel and Esther Brice, played a key role in the development of his musical talent. With the instilling of the significance of musical abilities from his dad, his deep fascination with music took off at the age of eleven with the gift of his first portable Walkman recorder from his mom. This saw the beginning of a very bright music career.

​Sherwinn's passion for "beat making" was born after a brief stint in the United States, where he was introduced to hip hop techniques which would later lead to the purchase of his first guitar, a microphone and a four track recorder. His return to Saint Lucia would see the onset of his quest to find his place in a very broad industry - The Music Business.

Moving around from band to band, he was determined to find the right team to share his vision. Sherwinn often found himself busy behind the scenes which led to his interest in audio production. With limited resources, Sherwinn used what was available to his advantage - books, internet and anyone or anything that would provide the hands on experience that he could learn from. He would eventually build his own demo studio where he would become known for developing his own brand of alternative Saint Lucian music.

​For most of his music career, Dupes has been behind the music of various artists.  At the start of 2013,  Dupes decided to shift focus to his solo music career and so we see the release of singles with music videos to accompany and the eventual release of his debut 5-track EP, ‘From Saint Lucia With Love’ on October 30th 2015.

​Often compared to the likes of Bruno Mars and Wyclef Jean, he is excited about his debut album, ‘3D’ released on October 28th 2016. A self proclaimed 80s baby with a background steeped in the infectious grooves of Dancehall and Reggae, late 90s R&B and modern day EDM. Sherwinn 'Dupes' Brice's 3D is a mix of sultry love songs, reggae ballads and dance tracks packed with enough whip appeal to keep you locked in for this journey through not just the mind of this singer songwriter but also his heart.

​The underlying theme of his visuals remains the beauty of Saint Lucia and its people.  Dupes encourages his fans, affectionately dubbed #teamDupes, not only to keep sharing his music but most importantly to keep pursuing their dreams and aspirations. Dupes' skills only now needs the proper platform to be showcased and highlighted to propel his career forward.

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