Javan Duane Arrindell (Born November 15, 1980), better known by his stage names Aruba Bandit or Python is a Hip-Hop artist, songwriter, entrepreneur and activist. The son of Aruba’s Hip Hop pioneer Mercedes “Bambi” Smith released thirteen studio albums since 2000. His musical career began in 1994, as a member of a group he founded called The Crooklyn Boys which consisted of childhood friend D.O.G (Da Original Gangster) and himself. Influenced and inspired by his mother’s rap group “Bambi’s” he was determined to make a hip hop impact in Aruba’s musical culture that was predominantly influenced by reggae music. His cousin Larry “Magic Eyez” McCoy later joined the group and the trio began writing and performing at various venues on the island of Aruba. The group disbanded in 1996 as each of the members relocated to different parts of the world to further their education. Aruba Bandit moved to Brooklyn NY, residing with his grandmother as he attended Erasmus Hall High School. He later acquired his Associate’s degree in Business Management/Computer Technology from Interboro Institute. He returned to Aruba in 1999 to record and release his debut solo album “The Demo” (2000) introducing his unique hip-hip/Caribbean infused style and lyrical capabilities to the world. The debut release included tracks “We Back”, a collaborative effort with his mother and “Rah Rah”, a party influenced record that would be the first song played on local radio stations in Aruba. website for more