Noted for his high energy, fast
paced and often unpredictable
on-stage performances, this
dynamic lead vocalist of the
highly acclaimed party band, the
Swinging Stars Orchestra, has
proven himself as an all-rounded
artist – vocalist, drummer,
composer, motivational speaker
and entertainment coach.
Daddy Chess was known as the
‘Soca Man’ of Dominica, until he
stormed the calypso scene and
copped the title of Calypso
Monarch and Stardom Calypso King
of the Tent in 2001, with the
inspirational hit, “Your Destiny
Depends on You”. With that, he
became a walking message for the
youth, performing and mentoring
in schools all over the island.
From then onward, Daddy Chess
took the world by storm,
performing in London, United
States, including New York, New
Jersey, Miami, Houston and
Atlanta, and the entire
Caribbean, including the Virgin
Islands, St. Lucia, Trinidad,
Barbados and Antigua.
During his 14 year career, he
has been able to capture the
title of Road March King (2008),
Stardom King of the Tent (2001
and 2008), Soca Monarch (2008)
and Calypso Monarch (2001) and
most recently Soca Monarch
2009.
With that said, Daddy Chess has
earned his place as a true
magnate, an artist who has truly
made Dominica proud.
His achievements are fueled by
his every day motto and message
to all aspiring artists, “The
greatest person you can ever be
is yourself”.
