For almost thirty years, Cut Chemist has been performing and recording. Known as a turntablist, he began DJing when he was eleven years old. Cut's father transformed an enclosed sun patio into a modest, improvised recording studio, where he began recording with his pals. Cut was a founding member of the Grammy-winning Latin funk group Ozomatli as well as the... read full bio
Cypress Hill's Skull & Bones, the group's first full-length studio album since the worldwide million-selling IV, is in stores now from Columbia Records. Released on April 30, 2000, Skull & Bones debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200 Album chart and has, according to SoundScan, already sold a quarter-of-a-million copies, driven, in part, by the success of (Rock) Superstar and... read full bio
Cypress Spring is a country band from Vernon, Florida, who got this name from Cypress Spring located here which is a summertime staple. The band consists of artists Kalan Miller, Paul Roche, Tyler Ackerman, Greg Hogue, Austin Murr, and William Steverson. The band are influenced from artists like Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Colt Ford, Brantley Gilbert, George Strait, and Florida... read full bio
Darren Dixon operates under the name D double E (or DEE, if you wish). He hails from Forest Gate, East London and he’s a grime MC, DJ and record producer. Not only is D double E is solo artist, he is also a member of Newham Generals, a grime duo. With a career that spans more than two decades, he... read full bio
D Smoke, an artist from Inglewood, California who specializes in socially conscious street narratives meant to uplift, became well-known after becoming the inaugural champion of the reality rap competition Rhythm + Flow. However, by that point, the bilingual multi-instrumentalist (guitar, drums and piano) had already been active on the scene for more than ten years as a songwriter and an underground... read full bio
Adam Nathaniel "Young Adz" Williams, Ricky Earl "Dirtbike LB" Banton and Lil Pino are members of the British hip hop group D-Block Europe, commonly shortened as DBE. They are all from Lewisham in London. Their name alludes to The Lox (also known as D-Block). The trio gained popularity after releasing a number of singles, including "Large Amounts," "Darling" and "Nasty" on their... read full bio
Grammy-nominated rapper D.R.A.M. became one of the biggest hip-hop sensations with the release of Broccoli, featuring Lil Yachty. The song rose to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, earned D.R.A.M. a Grammy nomination and three Billboard Music Award nominations, while the music video has racked up over 214 million YouTube views so far. D.R.A.M. quickly gained popularity around the... read full bio
Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, better known as his stage name, DaBaby, is an American rapper and songwriter from Charlotte, North Carolina. Kirk started his career releasing music under the name Baby Jesus and he released his debut mixtape entitled, “Nonfiction”. From there he went on to release more mixtapes such as “God’s Work”, “Baby Talk”, “Billion Dollar Baby” and “Back on... read full bio
Daddy Yankee is a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, rapper, actor and record producer who isthe most influential and recognizable name in Latin urban and dance music. Named one of the most influential Hispanics in the World by both CNN and Time Magazine, Yankee continues his trailblazing path with his own label, El Cartel Records, sold out world tours, and his rising... read full bio
Australian-Filipino musician daine, who is from Melbourne, is the new soundtrack for a generation of disillusioned people trying to make their way through a harsh and cruel world. Having an almost compulsive love for midwestern emo, as evidenced by songs like "Tigers Jaw," "Sunny Day Real Estate," "American Football," and others, daine transforms these throwback allusions into something more forward-looking.... read full bio
Singer/ rapper/ producer/ pianist Damian Lamar Hudson made waves when he collaborated with Logic on the track “Black Spiderman”, which promotes racial equality among all people. Although he’s young, Damian has been creating music for nearly a decade. Born in Georgia and now based out of Los Angeles, Damian first met Logic in 2010, when they recorded the track “Drift... read full bio
Damon Albarn is a British musician, singer-songwriter and record producer who is best known for being the frontman and lyricist of the rock band Blur, and for being a co-founder, lead vocalist, instrumentalist, and songwriter for the band Gorillaz. Albarn was born in Whitechapel, London, England, and found his love for music at only six years old after attending an... read full bio
Dan Runcie, a digital media expert and businessman, founded Trapital, a media company that serves as the hub for the hip-hop industry. Runcie shifted his analysis to concentrate on the creative strategy used by hip-hop CEOs, some of today's most successful business leaders, by drawing on his knowledge in business. Runcie and Trapital discuss, among other important topics, how hip-hop... read full bio
Daniel M. Nakamura, better known as his stage name Dan the Automator, is an American record producer from San Francisco, California who performs hip-hop music under the name Dan the Automator. Nakamura was born in San Francisco, California, and he is also founder of the publishing company Sharkman Music and the record label 75 Ark. While growing up, Dan the... read full bio
Dan Whitlam is a poet, rapper, actor and spoken word performer from South London. His TikTok music videos, which use spoken word and rap to describe the lives of 20-somethings, have made him famous. His heartfelt words and beautiful voice have swiftly established him as someone to watch. His poetry has been performed in a number of highly received... read full bio
Danger Mouse is a musician, songwriter, and producer. He started to gain popularity when he released a CD called The Grey Album which combined the vocals from The White Album by The Beatles, and The Black Album by Jay-Z. He is half of Gnarls Barkley along with CeeLo Green. He has produced many best selling albums including Demon Days by... read full bio
Argentinian rapper Dani Ribba got his start in the music industry competing in freestyle matches at storied festivals like Halabalusa. He immediately rose to prominence in the circuit as a result of his inherent gift for rhyme, standing out for his extraordinary abilities in classic El Quinto Escalón contests and subsequently in memorable matches during the first season of FMS... read full bio
Daniel Nunnelee evokes nostalgia in its truest sense with intriguing lyrics and guitar strumming. Before wandering across Tennessee and Mississippi, Daniel spent his formative years in Memphis, where he was exposed to a wide range of evocative music and varied cultures. Nunnelee has spent much of his life traveling, but claims to feel most at home when interacting with others.... read full bio
DaniLeigh is a Dominican-American singer, rapper, dancer and choreographer. She started her career as a back up dancer for artists like Pharrell and Nelly Furtado and gained attention after she appeared in the music video “Breakfast Can Wait” for Prince. Prince went on to mentor DaniLeigh until his passing. DaniLeigh went on to release her debut single, “D.O.S.E”, and later... read full bio
Danny Brown is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. He got his start making mixtapes, but received major recognition upon his release of XXX, his second album. XXX achieved critical acclaim and earned him Metro Times artist of the Year. Browns third studio album Old reached number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album featured guest appearances from... read full bio
