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Marco Volcy
Marc-Leonce Volcy (born March 3, 1979), better known by his stage name Marco Volcy, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and music producer,

Early Life
Volcy was born on March 3, 1979, in Montreal, Quebec to Marie-Michèle Amédée and Haitian singer Marc-Yves Volcy. Volcy, who is the second of three brothers, attended École Secondaire Leblanc in Laval, and took piano lessons at a very young age while taking part in amateur shows. He began his career in 1994 when he co-produced his father's third solo album Migrances at the age of 15.

Music career
Marco Volcy released his debut album, "Âme-Soul," in 2000 under the Compact Disc record label, distributed by Musicor. The album included the single "Essuie tes larmes." Notable artists such as Oliver Jones, Charles Biddles Sr., Vaï, and Daniel Lavoie also contributed their talents to the album, adding depth and diversity to the project.

Volcy released his second album, "C'est moi," in 2010. The album featured the singles "C'est moi" and "S.O.S.," which received significant airplay on the Canadian Musique Plus TV channel.

In 2013, Volcy unveiled his third album, "Chasser nos Rêves," under the Joy Ride record label. This album featured an impressive lineup of singles, including "Elle featuring Corneille," "Chasse nos Rêves," "Bang Bang," "Seuls à Deux featuring Canardo," "Ce Soir Ou Jamais.

Taking a bold step as an independent artist, Volcy released his fourth album, "Escale," in 2017. The album featured singles "Pardon," “Impossible love,” “Dose,” and “I can’t breathe.”

In 2023, Volcy released the 7-track EP album "Maverick" under his own 1005 record label. This EP marked another significant milestone in his solo career, with tracks such as "Bois Caiman," "Rien Du Tout," "Charlemagne Péralte," and "Out Of Sight."

Writing and Producing
In 1994, at the age of 15, Volcy co-produced the album "Migrances" by Marc-Yves Volcy, showcasing his talent for arranging all 19 songs. Volcy then ventured into production and collaborated with various artists in 1995 to fully produce the album "Rara Metis 2" by actor and filmmaker Fayolle Jean Sr. Volcy's prowess as a back-vocalist became evident when he contributed to the rap group LMDS's album "Les Messagers Du Son" in 1997. This experience provided him with invaluable live performance experience as he toured alongside the group in Canada and France.

In 1999, Volcy once again lent his vocal talents to LMDS, featuring as a back-vocalist on their album "Il Faudrait Leur Dire." He co-produced the songs "Ensoulscelée" and "Can't say no," showcasing his multifaceted abilities as both a vocalist and producer. Volcy co-produced the album "Vice-Versa" by rap artist Don Karnage in 1999 before taking on the role of producer once again, this time for the album "Vwayaj" by artist Mikaben.

Volcy's collaborative efforts continued to flourish, and in 2002, he co-produced the album "Bouge" by rap artist Don Karnage, further establishing himself as a reliable and innovative producer in the industry. In 2003, Volcy's talents as a producer were acknowledged when he co-produced the song "Dis-le moi" from the album "Dissidences" by renowned singer Annie Major-Matte.

In 2008, he co-produced and composed the song "Triste Novembre" from the album "Comme Il Se Doit" by singer Marc Antoine.

Volcy's talent for production was evident in his work on the album "Les Inséparables" by singer Corneille in 2011. The album achieved great success, reaching #10 on the French Albums Charts. Notable singles from the album include "Le jour après la fin du monde," "Des pères, des hommes et des frères featuring La Fouine" that reached #2 on the charts in Belgium, "Les simples choses," "Au bout de nos peines featuring Soprano, and "Le bar des sentimentalistes." In 2012, Volcy collaborated with French singer M. Pokora, co-producing the song "Il Nous Faudra Les Mots" from the album "À la poursuite du bonheur." Volcy's involvement in the music industry extended beyond traditional albums, as he co-produced the song "Laissez-Nous Vivre" from the musical "Robin des Bois: Le Spectacle Musical" in 2012. Continuing his collaborations with singer Corneille, Volcy co-produced the "Entre Nord et Sud" album in 2013. The album featured notable singles such as "Les sommets de nos vies," "Le récit," and "Le Paradis," further cementing Volcy's reputation as an accomplished producer.

Volcy's production credits expanded in 2013 with the song "Au Bord Du Lac" from the album "Des Réponses" by singer Nadja. In 2014, Volcy demonstrated his songwriting and production abilities by writing and producing the song "Envie De Plaire" from the album "S'aimer" by singer Mélissa Bédard.

Building on his portfolio, Volcy co-produced several songs on the album "Jusqu'Au Bout" by singer Robby Johnson in 2018. Notable tracks from the album include "Jusqu'au Bout," "Au Bout De Nos Doigts," "Love Baby," "Où Ton Bonheur Sera," and "Je T'attends." In 2019, Volcy collaborated once again with singer Corneille, co-producing the album "Parce qu'on aime." The album featured standout singles like "Tout le monde" and "Le bonheur.” Volcy's talents as a co-producer were further showcased in 2019 when he worked on the song "Diamant" from the album "Briser La Chaîne" by singer Renée Wilkin. In 2019, Volcy's discography continued to expand with the co-production of the album "Encre Rose" by singer Corneille. The album featured noteworthy singles, including "Pause," "Encre Rose" (featuring Dashny), "Nouveau Monde," "Bon voyage," and "Nouveaux pouvoirs."

In 2023, Volcy collaborated on a remake of Mario Pelchat's song "Pleurs Dans La Pluie ," performed by Papi Jay.

Personal life
Marco Volcy married Farla Jean-Louis in 2007; they have three children.

Collegiate baskeball career
Volcy attended Northern Michigan University and played college basketball alongside his brother, Ricky.

Volcy was named Chairman of the boards in 2004 and 2006, Newcomer of the Year in 2003, Defensive Demon in 2005 and 2006, and received the Kip Taylor Memorial - Courage/Leadership Award in 2003 and 2006.

He was named on the All-GLIAC North Division Second Team and on the GLIAC North Division All-Defensive Team for the 2005-2006 season.

Professional career
Volcy signed with the Montreal Matrix who played in the American Basketball Association in 2006 mentioning that he was realizing a childhood dream by playing for a professional basketball team in his hometown. The team then became the Montreal Royal during the 2007–08 season during which Volcy played.