Da'Ville, aka Orville Thomas, the former lead singer of the renowned boys group ARP (A Raw Perspective) has taken his solo career to new heights.

He started singing at age 16 when he wrote and recorded his first single under the influence of his father. His dad, Jah Thomas was a dancehall star in the 1970's. "I voiced the first song for him, my first real recording. I felt like I was continuing my father's legacy." Prior to that, the Jamaican born native had been using his natural talent singing in the St. Peter Claver Church choir and performing at local school functions. Da'Ville enjoyed singing so much that he knew from an early age that music would be at the forefront of his career goals. "I once thought that I would become an accountant or a manager for a large corporation, but music influenced me so much that I felt a sense of satisfaction using it as a medium to express my life experiences. In the end, my music became my greatest influence, passion and joy."

After working for a few years with former group members of ARP and creating quite a buzz for themselves on the Jamaican reggae scene, Da'Ville decided to go solo in 2001. He signed with Penthouse Records under the management of Donovan Germaine where he recorded hit singles such as: "Love Will Show Me the Way," "Cruzin," "My Ego," and "All My Life," which he recorded with, then label mate, Marcia Griffiths. "All My Life," was nominated for the 2001 Reggae Soca Awards. Since leaving Penthouse Records, Da'Ville has continued to create quite an impressive resume which also includes other hit singles such as: "Gallis," "This is the Feeling," "Banana," "The one for me," and chart topping hits: "Hey Baby," and "In Heaven. Da'Ville's versatility with music allows him to create cool lovers lyrics while still competing in the fast pace world of dancehall.

His major concert performances include an appearance on the 2003 Sting Reggae Festival, 2004 Reggae Summer fest, in Jamaica, and he has shared the stage with artists such as Sean Paul, Lady Saw and Beenie Man. Da'Villes excellent vocal skills and his definitive lovers rock and dancehall style delivery allows him to reach a very broad musical audience. Aside from his vocal abilities, Da'Ville is a great songwriter, composer and producer. He has written most of his songs and has produced several of his singles on the NAP Musiq and Fashozy Record Labels. Da'Ville adds to his credits several music videos and special appearances in television commercials.

In 2005 his debut album "In Heaven" was released in Japan by Avex Entertainment Group. The album has also now been released in Jamaica and is available through arrangements with All Access Entertainment in Kingston and Florida as well as VP Records in New York. The In Heaven CD is also being sold online through www.cdbaby.com.

The success of Da'Ville's first album in Japan has lead to several tours and the decision by Avex to release his second Japanese album " Can't Get Over You". Two singles released in Jamaica from this new album "Can't Get Over You" and "On My Mind" and the accompanying videos have received a whole lot of love from popular radio, club and sound system DJs, setting the stage for another successful album. "Can't Get Over You" hit the number 1 spot on hit94fm in Aruba and "On My Mind" is proving to be Da'Ville's biggest hit to date with the video rising to number 1 on the RE TV Reggae Top 20 and the single also making it to number 1 on the South Florida Reggae charts and the top 5 on Reggae charts in Jamaica and New York.

There is definitely love in the local and international marketplace for Da'Ville and his music. The many fan emails and responses received at his personal website www.davillevibe.com and his page on myspace.com www.myspace.com/daville1 provide very clear evidence of an ever expanding international fan base.

Management: lloydstanbury@hotmail.com