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D'NME | |
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| Born | Roderick Anson 1985, age 39 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Other names | D'NME |
| Occupation | Rapper · Performer · Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2006 - Present |
| Label | 9th Law Records |
| Website | https://www.dnmeofficial.com/ |
Roderick Anson, known professionally as D’NME (pronounced “Dee-Enemy”), is an independent Canadian rapper, performer, and entrepreneur.[1][2] Born in Toronto, Canada, he began his music career in the late 2000s, releasing his first mixtape, The Death of Me, in 2007.[3] D’NME became the first Canadian rapper to secure “Freestyle of the Week” on Doghouse Radio in the Bronx, USA. His second mixtape, Guns & Roses, hosted by the late DJ Whiteowl, went gold on DatPiff.com in 2012.[4] His mixtape, I Smell Blood in the Water, released in 2015 hosted by Southern Smoke DJ Smallz.[5]
Early Life
[edit]Roderick Anson grew up in Toronto, Canada.[3] His father passed away a day before his seventh birthday. Reflecting on his relationship with his father, he said, “We were close, but again, still getting to know him.” [6] He attended Vaughan Road Academy, located in Toronto’s multicultural Oakwood–Vaughan neighbourhood.[7]
Music Career
[edit]TBD
Discography
[edit]- The Death Of Me - Mixtape (2007)
- Guns and Roses - Mixtape (2012)
- No Absence Of Malice - Mixtape (2013)
- I Smell Blood In The Water - Mixtape (2015)
- Number One With A Bullet - EP (2017)
Studio Albums
[edit]- I Smell Blood In The Water (2016)
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]- The Stars (2012)
- Can’t Nobody Do It My Way (feat. King Klutch & Kirsten Rea) (2012)
- Against The Wall (feat. K.D.B) (2013)
- Out In The Morning (2013)
- Uncontrollable Motherfuckers (feat. Sonja Blade and King Klutch) (2014)
- Bad AF (feat. Adam Duncan) (2015)
- Raw (2017)
- Motivated (feat. Adam Duncan) (2017)
- Winning At The Races (2018)
- Used To Be (feat. Phie) (2019)
- Untouchable (2020)
- On the Way (2020)
- Fighter (feat. Duncan) (2022)
- Intoxicated (2023)
- In the End (feat. The Game) (2024)
As featured artist
[edit]- Thug Mentality “Eglinton West” (feat D’NME and Wolf Dog) ( 2006)
- Ol Man 80zz “Sake Of Sin” (feat. Hydeparkfb, Phonk P & D’NME) (2023)
Musical style
[edit]Influences
[edit]D’NME’s lyrical style is influenced by iconic rappers such as Nas, Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, Eminem, and Royce Da 5’9. He credits Slick Rick as a key inspiration for his storytelling, calling him “the greatest storyteller that Hip Hop has ever seen.” He adds, “I think his stylistic DNA can be found in any storytelling song in Hip Hop.”[8] D’NME’s distinctive rapping style draws from a broad range of influences, including 2Pac, Big L, Snoop Dogg, and Jay-Z.[9]
Rapping Technique
[edit]D’NME is celebrated for his ability to ride and flow with intricate rhythms,[10] showcasing his signature lyricism over gritty production.[11][12] Known for his rapid and aggressive rapping styles, he employs multi-syllable rhymes intricately aligned with the beat.[9] His highly lyrical and technical approach distinguishes him within the underground hip-hop scene.[2]
Personal Life
[edit]D’NME chooses not to drink alcohol as part of his lifestyle. He is outspoken about the negative effects of intoxication culture, having witnessed its impact firsthand on the lives of his friends. He addresses this issue in his song “Intoxicated.”[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Who is D'NME?". Vocal Media. Honk Magazine. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ a b "12 CANADIAN RAPPERS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT | Somewhere - Documenting Culture". 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ a b "Meet the Artist Who Moves with Confidence and Determination: D'NME". Buzz Music. Buzz LA. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Bell, Kevin (31 August 2012). "Mixtape Review: D'NME – "Guns & Roses" hosted by DJ Whiteowl". Hip-hop Vibe. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "D'NME – Greatest Rapper In The World". Honk Magazine. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ The Sitdown with EmEz (2019-03-23). D'NME Delivers A Freestyle; Talks Toronto Music Scene & His New Single!. Retrieved 2024-12-12 – via YouTube.
- ^ Thisis50 (2019-04-17). D'NME Talks Drake's Impact on Toronto ; importance of Lyrics + Spits Crazy Freestyle. Retrieved 2024-12-12 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b LA, BUZZ (2023-07-03). "Toronto Native Rapper D'NME Shines a Light on Alcoholism With His New Single "Intoxicated"". BUZZ LA. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ a b Relations, Keminications Public. "Introducing Canada's New Global Hip-Hop Sensation D'NME, Featured On HipHossip.com". PRLog. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ LA, BUZZ (2020-05-18). "D'NME Gives Being Real a New Meaning With His New Single "Untouchable"". BUZZ LA. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Rathon, Rocko (2017-04-06). "The Source |Listen To D'NME's New Single "Raw"". thesource.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Haze (2021-08-30). "D'NME "On The Way" ft. Keenan TreVon". Dirty Glove Bastard. Retrieved 2024-12-12.