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DC The Don Makes Some Bold But Accurate Proclamations On His New “REBIRTH” Album

October 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Los Angeles, California rapper by way of Milwaukee, DC The Don, has been making waves in the underground scene for a few years. He’s slowly been building his vision and his soundscape, which is a mixture of emo rap, R&B, trap, rage, and more. With every release, it seems that the 25-year-old is becoming more detail-oriented and mature. Sure, there’s going to be some carefree and ignorant tracks going forward (there are some on his new album), but overall, he’s growing exponentially. That is something that can be said about DC The Don on REBIRTH.

He’s recognized this himself, but he’s also noticed how the listeners are picking up on it. DC talked about in his recent interview with Our Generation Music, saying, “People are starting to realize that everything I’m dropping is high quality. My fans knew that, but I think now exposure is different. I think that moment (speaking on the REBIRTH single “VENUS”) allowed people to understand that people hear from me it won’t be some bulls***.” We certainly agree with them because there really isn’t much filler whatsoever on this 18-song set. You are getting a nice mixture of atmospheres, but yet they all come across as cohesive. Without much of a doubt, this is DC’s strongest effort to date.

Rebirth – DC The Don

REBIRTH Tracklist:

SPOTLIGHTS
CAN YOU BREATHE? (feat. Hello Forever)
KNIFE IN MY BACK
FLY ENOUGH TO BE VIRGIL
VENUS
LETTER 5
GOD LEVEL
LOW LIFE ANTHEM (feat. DAMOYEE)
STELLA ROSE
BEST FRIEND ONLY
KNOCK ME OFF MY FEET with Ambre
HOLY MATRIMONY
BURN THE CITY
BRAND NEW DRUGS
SATELLITE
HELLO WORLD (feat. Hello Forever)
FLY 2 YOU
WILL YOU BE MINE

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DC The Don Reaches “GOD LEVEL” On New Single: Stream

September 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After his last project 2012, it seems like DC The Don is already gearing up for his next big move with a more aggressive and industrial direction. Sure, he’s always played with rage sounds and more bombastic trap and hip-hop, but his new single “GOD LEVEL” plays further into that. Buzzing kicks and bass hits, screeching synths, warbled vocal effects, and primally percussive flows mix together to create quite the dramatic and moshpit-ready banger.

Furthermore, this follows more introspective, reflective, and moody fare from DC The Don as of late, such as his recent midwxst collab single “FIRE.” Also, fans got a lot of highly anticipated and fan-favorite throwaways on the SACRED HEART 2 (+) mixtape. As such, many of his sounds and different approaches are mixing together this year and complementing each other, which makes this more harsh and experimental direction for his artistry all the more exciting and compelling. Hopefully there’s more where this came from, as there’s a lot of potential here to make this sound and style even more captivating.

Meanwhile, the “BACKSTAGE” rapper is still engaging with fans and keeping them alert with new updates, so we’ll see how much longer we have to wait for a new project. If you haven’t heard DC The Don’s “GOD LEVEL” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service or check it out on YouTube below. Down there, you can also find some notable lines from the cut and the comments section for you to leave your thoughts on the single. As always, check back in with HNHH for more of the best hip-hop drops around the clock.

DC The Don’s “GOD LEVEL”: Stream

Quotable Lyrics
Shut the f**k up when I’m talking, capisce?
You know how I get when I’m back on that E,
Don’t even mention my name with lil’ buddy,
He fell off for real, he ain’t posted in weeks

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DC The Don Channels The Sounds Of Travis Scott & Rage On “2012” EP

July 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Milwaukee, Wisconsin underground multi-talent DC The Don is getting fans ready for a new album with this brand-new, three-track EP, 2012. The auto crooning rapper has been making waves for a couple of years now due to his atmospheric aura. He blends emo, R&B, rage, and psychedelic trap together, as he usually emanates the styles of your favorite superstars. Whether it be Juice WRLD, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, or Lil Uzi Vert, he has covered all their respective sounds numerous times. This time with 2012, DC The Don is replicating La Flame and Yeat mostly. Even though you can check out this aesthetic from other artists, he does still come across as engaging and full of energy. The track we are currently enjoying the most so far from this tape is the closer “IDK IT DEPENDS”.

The instrumental creates an incredible atmosphere, and it may be the highlight of the song. It is warped, aggressive, and feels grand in scale. DC’s animated adlibs that are reminiscent of earlier Travis are also a nice extra layer. If the mission of this track was to be a banger, then it passes with flying colors. Fans also seem to agree that this is the best of the trio, as it already has over 146,000 streams since its release this weekend. However, the tandem of “MR.” produced by Supah Mario (Young Thug, Drake, Lil Uzi Vert) and “FULLY LOADED” are more than serviceable. As we mentioned, 2012 is just a pre-cursor for DC’s fourth album which will be called REBIRTH. It does not have a release date yet, but we think it will drop in the next couple of months.

Listen To 2012 By DC The Don

2012 Tracklist:

MR. with Supah Mario
FULLY LOADED
IDK IT DEPENDS

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Midwxst & DC The Don Reunite For Reflective Single “FIRE”

April 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If we had to name artists that impressed us thoroughly in 2023, it would be a pretty long list. One of them we would have to include would be midwxst. He is not necessarily a new kid on the block, but he definitely snuck up on us. Last year, the Indiana multi-hyphenate went and dropped his debut album E3 and it saw him operate in the lanes of hyper pop, R&B, hip-hop, and etc. He really went for it all and it paid off. Fairly soon, he will be following that up with another project sometime this year and to promote it, midwxst is back with a new single “FIRE.”

This is not the first track that is rumored to be on BACK IN ACTION 4.0. In late February, midwxst dropped “mistakes” with 9lives, which was a cut about toxic relationships. Similarly, “FIRE” explores those themes, but also sees him reflect on how he has been struggling to feel happy with himself. He is also having a hard time admitting his faults, especially when he says, “I’ve had problems since I was a youngin’ / Need to cut out the lies and the frontin’.”

Listen To “FIRE” By Midwxst & DC The Don

Like “mistakes,” midwxst has decided to tap a guest. This time fellow emo rapper and singer DC The Don is joining him. These two have a solid work history together, featuring on a couple of songs for each other. While their voices do sound similar back to back, DC does pen a solid verse. “My ex-b**** just wanna be famous / ‘Cause she a crash-out, hit ninety while she lane switch / Afraid to die, but she don’t wanna die nameless (Ooh).”

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “FIRE” by midwxst and DC The Don? Is this the best track from either rapper as of late, why or why not? Does this get you excited for midwxst’s upcoming project BACK IN ACTION 4.0? Is this their best collaboration after hearing this? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding midwxst and DC The Don. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

You know what they say, “Play with fire, you get burned”
Come away with nothin’ from the lessons that I learn
I been runnin’ ’round in circles, I been stuck at every turn
If you don’t wan’ tell the truth, then you can happily be adjourned
Ruin everything I touch, sometimes, I feel like I’m a germ
I’m not good at listenin’, no, I don’t like to come to terms

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DC The Don Finally Puts “SACRED HEART 2 (+)” On Streaming

March 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DC The Don is an intriguing artist that has won over quite a bit of hip-hop fans. His melodic, dark, and emo-inspired style is entrancing, and his music is perfect for those late-night drives. One series of projects that his supporters adore is the SACRED HEART mixtapes. Today, DC The Don is back to bring out SACRED HEART 2 (+).

If you follow our page closely, you may be a little confused. We have previously talked about this project a couple of months ago. DC The Don first dropped SACRED HEART 2 (+) in January, right at the start of the year new year in fact. However, it never got put on the streaming pillars such as Spotify, Apple Music, and etc. Now, that mysterious drought is over.

Listen To SACRED HEART 2 (+) By DC The Don

In addition to DC giving this collection of coveted tracks to fans across all platforms, he added another track. So now, instead of 22 records, there are 23. “NOBODY” is the newcomer to the party and it appears at the very end of the tracklist. Be sure to check out the widespread release from DC with the links above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album, SACRED HEART 2 (+), by DC The Don? What tracks are you gravitating toward right now and why? Where are you ranking this tape amongst the rest of his discography? Is this the better tape than its predecessor? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding DC The Don. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

SACRED HEART 2 (+) Tracklist:

THE FALL OFF
TILLY ADLIBS
DIFFERENT TYPE
KODAK BLACK
1ST OFF
NICE TO MEET ME
LETS GO BAND 4 BAND
PERSONA
BACKSTAGE
MILLION
AUTOBOT!
MET AT A PARTY
SOUTH MEMPHIS
POWER/LESS
ELECTRONICS
VOICE ON MY END
SCREAMING THRU THE WALLS
IF U WANNA TALK
ANGEL DUST
I SHOULDVE TOLD YA
JUST KEEP RUNNING
BURNING MY SKIN
NOBODY

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DC The Don Releases Coveted Throwaways On New Mixtape “SACRED HEART 2 (+)”

January 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A few days ago we compiled a list of five artists who we expect to really blow up in 2024. We went for names that were starting to garner some attention but have not reached the maximum potential just yet. After sitting with it for the past week or so, there might have been someone who should have made the cut. DC The Don, a Wisconsin native, was grossly underlooked.

He can sing and rap and floats around the trap and melodic rap subgenres. DC shares similarities with other artists in these lanes, but is developing a unique sound. Last year he impressed us with some singles such as “Tell Shyanne” and his deluxe version of FUNERAL. DC The Don is back now to deliver a sequel to his SACRED HEART mixtape series.

Listen To SACRED HEART 2 (+) By DC The Don

This second installment is currently available on Soundcloud and YouTube. However, it will be out on other DSPs on January 24 according to Genius. Additionally, this was something that DC really wanted the fans to listen to. He explained in detail why. “Psa. Sacred heart 2 is a body of work that was purely curated for the fans. I know the mixing is s*** on some songs most of these are lost records from when my car was robbed & they took my hard drive/laptop. so I couldn’t mix these but I wanted you to have them.”

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new mixtape, SACRED HEART 2 (+), by DC The Don? Is this the better of the two SACRED HEART tapes, why or why not? Which songs are you gravitating toward the most so far? Do you think we snubbed him from the five artists to watch out for in 2024 list? Who is his closest comparison as a rapper and singer? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news around DC The Don. Finally, stay with us for the best mixtape posts throughout the week.

SACRED HEART 2 (+) Tracklist:

THE FALL OFF
TILLY ADLIBS
DIFFERENT TYPE
KODAK BLACK
1ST OFF
NICE TO MEET ME
LETS GO BAND 4 BAND
PERSONA
BACKSTAGE
MILLION
AUTOBOT!
MET AT A PARTY
SOUTH MEMPHIS
POWER/LESS
ELECTRONICS
VOICE ON MY END
SCREAMING THRU THE WALLS
IF U WANNA TALK
ANGEL DUST
I SHOULDVE TOLD YA
JUST KEEP RUNNING
BURNING MY SKIN

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DC The Don Has A Late Night Jam With “Tell Shyanne”

August 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The loyal fans are already aware that DC The Don has a unique style that not many others can mimic. He proves that once again on his brand new track “Tell Shyanne.” It brings immaculate vibes and a laid-back type of energy that is sure to be a song to cruise to late at night. Furthermore, when the track begins it feels like an early 2000s R&B jam that brings the same intention of singing your heart out when you are in the feels.

A really enjoyable theme in this single is when you finally make it in an ultra-competitive industry, like music. Moreover, rap is taking over the world as one of the most listened-to genres. DC The Don expresses that in the quotable lyrics section below. Now that he has found success, people that might not have been paying much attention now want to be a part of DC’s lavish lifestyle.

Undeniable Atmosphere

Secondly, what DC The Don brings is a beat that teleports you to another world. Produced by cior, Lodoni, and Apollo, they also deserve tons of credit for making this track a future standout in DC’s discography. Lodoni hails from Brazil. He is known for his productions for Lil Uzi Vert, Pnb Rock, Lil Tecca, Kodak Black, and others. Additionally, cior has worked side-by-side with DC before, as well as DDG. DC The Don recently released his album titled FUNERAL, with the biggest song being “Fight Or Flight :/,” amassing over 16 million streams on Spotify.

Have you checked out any of DC The Don’s music? If you have, what is your favorite song of his? Additionally, who should he work with in the future? Be sure to let us know in the comments section below. Finally, keep coming back to HNHH for all the news around the underground rap scene, including new music releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

Ride in a new Z06 with my left hand thumbin’
Big-body bills, blue strips, all hundreds
S**t, like finally, n****, I’m stuntin’
Tell them h**s to delete my number

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DC The Don: A Rising Force In Emo Rap

June 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

With a new fleet of rappers bursting on the scene, it’s no easy feat selecting those that stand out. However, one listen to DC the Don, and it’s clear why the young rapper has blown up. With a unique blend of Hip Hop and rock music, he’s very much in a league of his own. Day after day, the fast rising star welcomes in a hoard of new fans.

Through an unconventional and dynamic rap style, DC the Don has carved out a specially designed path. A multitalented star, he’s also garnered much attention for his basketball playing skills. The six foot seven rapper has been active musically since 2017, but he shot to higher fame in 2020. DC the Don further made headlines after nabbing a spot on XXL’s coveted Freshman list for the Class of 2023 set. His third album, FUNERAL, showed a simultaneously more vulnerable and versatile side to the rapper.

Early Days

Born Daijon Cotty Davis, DC the Don knew for a long time that his life would go either one out of two ways. The “Worst Day” rapper was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 3, 1999. Growing up, he was interested in music and basketball, with a promising career in either of the two ventures. As a teenager, he moved from Milwaukee to Long Beach, California, to wax his basketball skills.

He eventually met and played basketball with the Ball Brothers under the Amateur Athletic Union. He forged a strong friendship with the basketball trio, and they have reportedly remained close. Sometime in 2017, Lonzo Ball’s Big Baller Brand shoe, the ZO2, was released. In the announcement video, DC the Don’s “Everything 1K” was the accompanying track. This opened the door to the rapper accessing the mainstream market. After the rise to fame, he continued to make more music.

DC The Don’s Breakthrough

By the 2020s, DC the Don had begun to reap the fruits of his labor. Between 2017 and 2019, he released five EPs and two mixtapes, which gained buzz in the underground space. He signed to Rostrum Records, known for their roster of alternative Hip Hop stars, in 2020. He released his debut album, Come as You Are, in the same year.

In 2022, his sophomore album My Own Worst Enemy was released to critical praise. The album showcased a great progression in the artist’s writing, offering a more mature sound. On My Own Worst Enemy, DC famously battled his alter ego, which made for a rap-rage fest. His third album, FUNERAL, was released on May 5, 2023. He further explained that the title of the project signified a brand new version of himself.

“A lot of sh*t in my life has been changing…From a personal standpoint, it’s a ‘FUNERAL’ and death to a lot of things that could be better [for me] moving forward,” he said. “From a music standpoint, it’s like a death of everything that came before – and I’m not saying f**k all my other music because it’s what led up to this – but it’s kind of like a whole new chapter instead of just turning the page.”

The Future

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After leaving a basketball career for music, DC the Don is showing his decision was no fluke. With tracks like “12AM” and “Hate Being Lonely” on his latest project, switching lanes is clearly no difficult task for him. Infusing even more genres to his previously identifiable sound has also kept his music fresh. After being put in a box musically, he has quickly ended all doubts. Through his knack for experimentation, DC the Don creates a genre bending cascade of emotions.

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DC The Don Continues His Drop Spree With New Album “Funeral”

May 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If you are a fan of multiple sounds from one artist maybe you have heard of DC The Don. Perhaps his half-red half black hairstyle and 6″7 tall frames catch your eye. The Wisconsin rap artist has released a new album called Funeral. Earlier this year, he rereleased a project called Sacred Heart (+) to all platforms. This project was only exclusive to SoundCloud prior to its rerelease. In contrast, DC The Don delivers a brand new melodic project will all new songs. He initially teased the project’s release earlier this year with the single “Hate Being Lonely.” The single’s melodic feel is the perfect entry to his artistry. He also released a music video for the song.

DC The Don’s catchy approach carries on to Funeral. Although he is still emerging from the underground, his ability to experiment with different sounds catches fans in a whirlwind. His genre-bending style can be divided into the categories of Hip- Hop, Pop, and Rock. The second single from Funeral called “12AM” further depict’s his melodic approach. Additionally, the song is accompanied by a music video.

DC The Don’s Melodic New Album “Funeral”

DC demands the ears of listeners as his project contains 16 songs. Immediately, the album’s title track is listed as the first song. The album cover includes his head emerging from the soil. This seemingly symbolizes the funeral concept perfectly. Last Month, he uploaded a Tik Tok showing the creation hand. Despite its length, the album is only 44 minutes long. Each track blends into each other seamlessly. This project also has no features. DC stands alone with the delivery of this project. The 23-year-old ‘s underground following continues to push his name into virality as his videos have high numbers on Tik Tok.

DC has put out enough music this year for anyone to become acquainted with his artistry. Have you heard his latest album Funeral? Let us know what you think about the project in the comments down below.

Tracklist

FUNERAL
LUV
Story of MY life
Hate The New You
URGENT!
Shawty
Hate Being Lonely
Bankrupt:/
12AM
Friends..
Working on Dying
Used 2 Be/Me
You Forgot Abt Me
Going Stuck
Fight of Flight
institution

Hooper Turned Rapper DC The Don Rates NBA Stars’ Rap Bars

June 6, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The rapper-hooper comparison might be a cliche, but cliches are cliches for a reason. It remains as true as ever: Rappers all want to be ballers and ballers all want to rap. Now, more than ever, the crossover (heh) has gotten ridiculous, blurring the lines between the two as former high school hoop stars like NLE Choppa and Quavo pen Billboard hits, and rap’s upper echelon guys get pro hoops co-signs from LeBron James like Lil Durk, sign pro contracts like J. Cole, or host their own in-home rec leagues like Drake.

Intriguingly enough, as more NBA stars dip their toes into rap careers, following in the footsteps of Shaq, Kobe, and Allen Iverson, it’s a little rarer to see ball players get serious about their rhymes. Of course, there’s Damian Lillard, who’s three albums deep into his career as Dame D.O.L.L.A., but for the most part, the current generation of NBA talent has yet to commit. Maybe they just need a little encouragement, and that’s where Milwaukee native/LA transplant DC The Don steps in.

The 6’7 rising rap star is best known for viral tracks like “Worst Day” and “Walk Thru,” but he’s probably just as well-known for his first song “Everything 1K” appearing in Big Baller Brand’s first sneaker commercial. That’s because he was a former Chino Hills High teammate of Lonzo Ball — another aspiring rhyme purveyor currently playing in the NBA — and his brothers LiAngelo and LaMelo. Obviously, DC went the other way, and so he’s willing to lend some of his expertise to rating NBA stars’ rap bars. Check out the video above.