Dua Saleh's first musical attempt was shared online as a fun exercise to share with friends. The Twin Cities scene noticed almost immediately. One of them was the producer Psymun (Future, Young Thug, Juice WRLD, Corbin fka Spooky Black), of whom Saleh was a fan but was unaware that they both came from the same place. They connected well and Psymun... read full bio
There aren't many bands that can perform at full strength for 25 years in a row. The Dub Pistols, meanwhile, continue to roll like a freight train, stomping into their Silver Jubilee like there's no end. If The Dubs had been a cartoon band like Gorillaz, things could have gone more smoothly for them. For one, the several band members that... read full bio
Jared Lee, better known as his stage name Duckwrth, is an American rapper and songwriter from South Los Angeles, California, who began his career as Duckwrth after releasing the mixtape “Ducktape.” He went on to follow his debut mixtape up with his second mixtape, “Taxfree V.1,” and that same year he released his debut single, “Super Soaker,” with the Kickdrums.... read full bio
Patavious Isom, better known as his stage name, Duke Deuce, is an up-and-coming rapper who is the son of fellow producer and rapper Duke Nitty. Duke Deuce found his love for music at a young age since his father was a rapper and producer and Deuce often found himself sleeping in a room which was also a recording studio. Deuce... read full bio
Mauro Ezequiel Lombardo Quiroga is an Argentine rapper and singer who goes by the stage name Duki. He started to grab people’s attention when he appeared in rap battles like “El Quinto Escalón”. He weas in the rap battle competition Las Vegas Freestyle and Madero Free. It wasn’t long before Duki was one of the most recognized and praised MC’s,... read full bio
Jonathan Edgar Park, better known as his stage name Dumbfoundead, is an Argentinian-American rapper and actor from Buenos Aires, Argentina. When Dumbfoundead was only three years old, he immigrated to the United States with his family and settled in Los Angeles, California. He later began his career as a rapper at only 14 years old after watching Project Blowed, which... read full bio
Durand Bernarr is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer from Cleveland, Ohio. He rose to fame providing background vocals for various artists such as Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak, Kaytranada and The Internet. Bernarr found his love for music at a young age as his mother was a music teacher and vocal coach and his father was an audio engineer who... read full bio
Duskee is considered on of the greats when it comes to England-based drum and bass MC’s. He stands amongst other names like Bassman, DRS, Shabba, Skiba, Fox, Harry Shotta, GQ, Visionobi, Gusto, SP:MC, Codebreaker, Sense, Fokus, and Chickaboo – as well as many other drum and bass artists who have paved the way for artists like this. While the pandemic... read full bio
Gruff Dusty Locane, a Brooklyn-based drill rapper, got off to a quick start with his first few commercial tracks, especially "Rollin N Controllin Freestyle" and "Rolando (Caught in the Rain)." His debut full-length, Untamed, which debuted on the Billboard 200, was the result of these. Locane grew up listening to luminaries like 2Pac, the Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z, and shares the same... read full bio
Dvsn (division) is an R&B duo from Canada. Comprised of Daniel Daley and Nineteen85, the duo produces sweet R&B tracks using Daley’s smooth vocals and catchy beats. Dvsn is linked to Drake, having collaborated with him and also signed to Drake’s record label, ‘OVO Sound’. They have released two studio albums, one titled ‘Sept. 5th’ peaked U.S. R&B charts at... read full bio
Dylan 333 is an up-and-coming rapper from North Carolina. He was born in Jamaica and later on moved to North Carolina which helped him create a sound that he says is a mixture of dancehall and American rap. Within three months of starting his career, Dylan gained praise from artists such as, Adam22, JuiceWrld, and Snordatdude. He releases his music... read full bio
The sound of Dystinct is a synthesis of pop, electronic, and hip-hop music. They employ a range of sounds and samples to produce genuinely original work. Many contemporary artists bear the influence of Dystinct, especially those that use hip-hop motifs in their creations. Both seasoned musicians and up-and-coming ones find inspiration in them. With their debut single, Dystinct launched their lengthy... read full bio
E-40 is an American rapper and actor from Vallejo, California. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click, and founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 25 studio albums, six collaboration albums, three compilation albums, three EPs, and a mixtape. His most successful studio albums include, “In a Major Way” which reached RIAA certified platinum,... read full bio
E-V is a hybrid DJ and electronic dance music artist who melds hip-hop and dance. He has won numerous honors, been acknowledged nationwide, and had his well-known mixtapes aired on MTV and BET. Thanks to his achievements, he was able to work with two multi-platinum recording artists, Machine Gun Kelly and Mike Posner. His breakthrough track "GoodTime," which debuted in... read full bio
Texas-born musician Cedric Dormaine Hill goes by the stage moniker E.S.G., which denotes both great artistic skill and profound significance. Everyday Street Gangsta or Everyday Serving God, the acronym E.S.G., depicts the dichotomy that permeates both his life and music. E.S.G., who is from the energetic city of Houston, has become a renowned American rapper and a significant member of... read full bio
Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper and member of the Los Angeles based hip hop collective Odd Future. He was widely recognized and critically praised for his debut mixtape, Earl. On August 20, 2013, Earl Sweatshirt released his debut studio album, Doris. He is a member of the Los Angeles hip hop collective OFWGKTA.... read full bio
Johnny Venus and Doctor Dot make up Earthgang, and hip-hop duo formed out of Atlanta in 2010. They have four full length releases under their belt - Mad Men and Good News, Shallow Graves For Toys and their latest Torba. Shallow Graves peaked at no. 11 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart and received positives reviews, including ""one of the... read full bio
Lantana was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. After completing high school, Lantana ran into legal issues frequently, but he wasn't going to be another statistic. "Its Dat Real," Easy's first mixtape, is a hood-focused effort featuring original production and lyrics. Lantana ran into issue with the law once more while promoting "Its Dat Real," and this time she spent four years... read full bio
Ecca Vandal is a true original because she is loud, genre-defying and unafraid to stand out. Ecca was up in a musical home and was exposed to a wide variety of art and music from an early age because her family had immigrated to Australia from Sri Lanka via South Africa. Her ability to effortlessly balance between soulful melodies and raw,... read full bio
Ecco2K, also known as Zak Arogundade Gaterud, is a British-Swedish singer, designer, model, director and Drain Gang member from Hornstull, Stockholm. He is well-known for his avant-garde and creative songwriting, but he has also received praise for his work as a director and designer at the company Eytys and for his own product line, g'LOSS. Combining experimental techno, pop and rap elements, Arogundade's... read full bio
