DREW EDGHILL (aka DRoo) was born in Montreal, Canada,but he spent his early childhood living in Fort Lauderdale Florida USA. He then settled back in Montreal when he was 9. Being a rap fan for most of his life, This Trini/guyanese/Irish Artist began rapping at the early age of 12 which was inspired through his fathers musical talents,but with him also providing a variation of music to Drew's ears which enabled him to later realize that MUSIC was in the BLOOD.
At the age of 16 he began to get very serious about his rapping, but it wasn't until he was 20 that he actually started making a name for himself. Drew has a determined soul which has turned him into an independent, strong willed character and will take his musical talents to the top. As well as his interest in music, he worked in various other aspects of the entertainment industry, including some acting work around Canada which gave him the opportunity to learn a side of the industry. After being introduced to this world,it gave Drew even more determination and confidence that he was destined to take his god given talents and shine.
In 2001 Drew left for the UK to be with his mother and grandmother. While residing there, he has done various work and established a name for himself in Irelands entertainment circle. At the same time, Drew was throwing himself head first into the rap game, getting a job as an MC in one of Belfasts premier clubs and from there began performing his own shows on the local Northern Irish club scene.He has also performed in many clubs in london and recieved great reception,with the likes of openning up for KRS 1,playing live with Clinton Sparks,and also been flown to LiverPool to play at Djibril Cisse private fashion show. DRoo has become a great success locally,as everyone who has had the chance to hear him, has respected and been very enthusiastic about his work.
Drew also has two videos under his belt with film company digitalsneakers,who put together his first video entitled BUMP,which was a great sucess locally.Digitalsneakers had enjoyed very much working with the artist,that they returned to film yet another video,entitled GodPlease! You can also google Sick Joke Feat DRoo " Freak Show" which was released worldwide on the web and also had great support from worldwide Dj's encluding the likes of Paul Van Dyke.In 2009 Drew returned to Montreal to continue down his venture towards striving to bringing his music to peoples ears and hearts of all walks of life around the world.Drew has built a local,and international fan base from proving himself as a top class performer, artist,and songwriter,and is now ready to take his talents to another level.
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