Dawg E Slaughter

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If you have to know only one thing about Derek Pereira aka Mr. Slaughter (formerly Dawg E Slaughter), know that he is a Warrior. Warrior - One who is engaged in or experienced in battle. Born on May 28th 1976 life was never the easy road travelled for this San Juan Knight. Then known as "Dovie", he used music as a refuge from hardship --- a comfort in times of trouble. Coming from a family steeped in verse and rhyme (his father was a parang star), a young Slaughter turned to music at the age eleven. Music was to be his stronghold, a place inaccessible to any enemy. He is a Combatant. Combatant - Engaging in armed strife. Nothing is ever done by chance only by faith and it was not mere luck that Slaughter chose to go with his uncle to a basement party one night in Brooklyn. His ascension to a DJ was pre-determined. Blessing the mic with his gritty, audacious, spirited vocals, there was no turning back. Going from sound systems Black Syndicate and Sel Construction to creating his own DJ crew- the aptly named X-Caliber Disco- Slaughter fought his way to the top of the business. As a radio presenter for 96.1 FM he introduced Trinidad and Tobago, subsequently the world, to the undeniable mixing power of X-Caliber. But once again the fight found him and Slaughter had to prove he was worthy of the airplay. He is a Contender. Contender - To strive in opposition or against difficulties. Smashing his way into the soca arena in 2001 on the Voodoo rhythm the provocative lyrics of S

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Up In Dat CD

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Mas Calling-Promo-CDS

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Lif Up Yuh Leg An Trample

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TT 2K9

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Indian Summer 2 Riddim

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Riddim Driven-Mamacita CDS

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Dj Gera-When Reggae Was Da Shit Vol.4

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Trample Riddim

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Lif up yuh leg an trample: The soca train from port of Spain

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hemo & moofire soca escape rid

Bound 2 Represent

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Longest Livah Bw Feelin Nice-P

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