MP3 The Cause & Effect - HIP HOP/RAP: Hip Hop

D.Blacks' music has been compared to Biggie, Jay Z, Dr. Dre and artist of that nature. His music has just enough street and pop appeal to please the masses. D. Black is not only an artist but a gifted producer with an extrordinary creative vision.

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Damian Black is a 20 year old Seattle native who began his quest to become a professional musician at the age of seven. Damian would soon learn that perfection would only come after countless hours spent honing his craft. Years later; he developed an interest in the production side of music, soon after he would begin his mentorship under one of Seattleâs most professional Hip Hop producers, Vitamin D. Damian believed that by producing his own music, that it would be pure magic when he returned back to the microphone. With first-rate coaching Damian developed a great work ethic and became a professional both inside and outside the booth. Forming and shaping himself was a tough task. Being so young in todayâs market itâs very easy to be influenced by other rap artist and producers, but Damian chose wisely, some of his main inspirations lyrically have been Notorious Big, Jay Z, Rakim and Ice Cube, while on the production side heâs a big fan of Dr. Dre and Hi Tech. Damian Black carries a unique sounding voice that he describes as âa universal smooth soundâ.

He also displays a confidence you donât find much in young rap artist today. His music is pure and truthful, and his live performance ALWAYS captivates the audience. Most people are blown away by his energetic stage presence and his ability to move a crowd. Not only has Damian left an impact on live audiences but his music has also done quite well on college, internet community radio and night clubs as well. Perhaps Damianâs deep passion for Hip Hop comes from the fact that he was literally born into it. In the early eighties his mother, father and his uncle all were pioneers in Seattleâs first rap group (The Emerald Street Boys and The Emerald Street Girls).

Spirituality is vital to Damian and is no doubt one of the reasons he was able to balance music as a career while finishing high school. Before the age of eighteen he juggled full length projects, mix tapes, concerts, school and football all at once. Sometimes he would play a football game an immediately do a show after. During this time Damian entered countless Hip Hop showcases, usually placing first or second. This earned him the opportunity in 2004 at the age of seventeen to open up for Ruff Ryder recording artist Jin the MC. Since those days he has opened for other national acts such as; The Clipse, Pety Pablo, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Digital Underground, Boot Camp Click, Jin the MC, Do or Die, Andre Nikatina and Trey Songs.
Business has recently been added to Damianâs repertoire, as he has become co-owner, and co-operator of Sportnâ Life Records LLC. He has the talent and drive to succeed and see his dreams through, now that heâs navigating his career Damian plans to stay on course. Stay tuned.



Fact Sheet

WHO: D. BLACK

WHERE: Seattle, WA

HISTORY: D.Black began creating music at the age of five. His parents were pioneers in Seattleâs first rap groups The Emerald Street Boys and The Emerald Street Girls. After doing shows at local schools, community events and talent shows, D. Black while under the moniker of Danger began to release music on Sportnâ Life Records in 2002. Then in 2004 at the age of 18 he became co owner and co CEO of the label. After a substantial buzz in the Northwest with his mix tape; Behind the Dirt in 2005 and the phenomenal follow up debut CD; The Cause and Effect in 2006, D.Black continues to stay poised as he spearheads all upcoming projects released on the label. D.Black has gained momentum with various singles both nationally and internationally with songs like You Need a Thug in 2003, Something Special and Move in 2005 and Get at Me, Get Loose and the Jake One produced This Is Why. Given the rapid growth in numbers in regards to our fan base, the Sportnâ Life family has been seeking distribution with projections of broadening our range of success in 2007 / 2008.

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
⢠First two singles off of debut CD received prime time rotation on Seattleâs X104.5 FM
⢠Nominated for the 2006 Seattle Mayorâs award for Excellence in Hip Hop
⢠Debut CD sold over 4,500 hundred copies regionally

GIG HISTORY: D.Black currently performs an average of 4 shows a month, and has performed over 150 shows. D.Black has opened for the following national recording artist;
⢠Mike Jones
⢠Paul Wall
⢠The Clipse
⢠Pety Pablo
⢠Boot Camp Click
⢠Digital Underground
⢠Andre Nikatina
⢠Jin the MC
⢠Do or Die
⢠Trey Songs

DISCOGRAPHY:
⢠The Cause & Effect (Debut CD) â 2006
⢠Behind The Dirt Mix tape â 2005

HAS BEEN COMPARED TO: Notorious BIG, Jay Z and Dr. Dre

TWO WORD DESCRIPTION OF ARTIST: The Man