Who is Enricque D'shawn, you ask. I can tell you who he’s not. He’s not your average, one-hit-wonder rapper. Born, Enricque Dishaoun (D'shawn) Tate a.k.a. Dingo possesses a rhyme and delivery style unmatched by any of his musical counterparts. D'shawn gained his initial musical influence listening to the Motown records his parents played in the late 70’s. Shortly after migrating to Miami from Detroit, D'shawn's parents separated and he and both his older and younger brother were raised by their mother. As early as the fourth grade, D'shawn chose to concentrate his energies into music. His participation in the classical and marching bands lasted until his junior year in high school. While attending North Miami Senior High School, D'shawn met some friends who shared his same passion for music and Illest Real (I&R) was born. The fusion of hip-hop and down south twang had a successful 2 year stint from 2000-2002 performing at Florida Memorial College, the Orange Bowl alongside DJ Uncle Al, the Martin Luther King Parade and the annual Goombay Festival in Coconut Grove, FL. In the mist of all this, an unfortunate set of events occurs that lands D'shawn in jail for 1 ½ years. Truly, the underlying thought is that there is no recovering from this, but D'shawn’s motto is ‘One monkey don’t stop no show.’ D'shawn’s jail time also served as his rite of passage. A path from what was, to what will be. Here is where D'shawn made the decision to not only become committed to the idea of music as a career but to make music and the pursuit of it his priority. Due to his motivation and perseverance, D'shawn ultimately gained a record deal with Rockway Entertainment from 2002-2007. He recorded a video for his first album “Old English, New Slang” and sold over 9,000 CD’s on South Beach. Though he considered his first album a success, D'shawn questioned what actions could be taken to make himself more attractive as an artist. After exploring different avenues of reinvention and enhancement ideas, D'shawn went through artist development. He used a variety of self-help and discovery techniques to better understand how to benefit from all interactions with people, fans included. He also learned the importance of communicating efficiently and effectively when on and off the stage. D'shawn is currently negotiating a recording contract with Universal Records for his very own record label “Ragtime Entertainment”. Alongside this, he is also hard at work on his second album “Catch of the Sea”, which is guaranteed to reel you in.
Just wanted swing by your page and share my latest mixtape "Snick @ Nite" with you! It's a mixtape based on 90s Nickelodeon tv themes like Doug, Clarissa Explains It All, Salute Your Shorts, all produced and emceed by Curtiss King
Our latest single 'Set Me On Fire' is now available worldwide from all major digital stores and includes the exclusive remix by dance legends Utah Saints.
"I'm totally feeling 'em!" - Liam Howlett, The Prodigy
"Revolution is a massive tune!" - Rob Swire, Pendulum
"The missing link between Soundgarden and The Prodigy has materialised!" - Eddy Temple-Morris
Fun Questions Whats your favorite color?Black Do you like long walks on the beach?Yup What eye color do you like best?Brown Oreos or chocolate chip cookies?Chocolate chip cookies Blue or green?Blue Purple or blue?Purple Pink or white?Pink Cheese or wine?Cheese Stars or stripes?Stripes Rock or Country?Country Star Trek or Star Wars?Star trek Do you watch a lot of TV?No What your favorite show?American idol Do you like McDonalds?Yah Do you like shopping?Hmmm.. Have you ever done something embarrassing in front of everyone, if so what was it?Yes,.. I dont remember Do you like to run?Yah Do you like waffles?Hmmm.... Who is your closest friend?My friend Aina Do you have any secrets?Yah..
HI, ENRICQUE, PAL!!! LONG TIME NO SEE, MAN!!! Hope U're doing Ur own in music!!! On april 29 U asked me how much I liked Ur music, friend... But I didn't response!!! (I know, I know this' going to be a very veeeery delayed response -and so delayed, friend-), but I'd like to answer U after hearing Ur new music, sooo have U thought to put some of Ur new stuff on Ur MySpace page?? PLEEEEEEAAAAASEEE!!!
YOOOOO WAZZZ GOOOOD? YU KNOE JUST HERE STOPPIN BY YUR PAGE TO SHOW U THAT LOVE AND RESPECT U KNOE NOW I GOTTA GET SOME LOVE BACK IF NOT ILL SHOOT U LOL JK BUT YEA HOLLA BACK
I enjoyed this clip and wanted to share. Thank U Sir L. Excited to see they are catching up! Now if they could but emphasize on how what we consume is intimately related.
I have missed so many of you at myspace so much, I had to touch base. I wish I had time to touch base with everyone.
It may be a few more months before I return again, but until then, I wanted to remind you that you are appreciated for your open presence and loved for all your goodness. I am grateful you are here.
Wishing you and yours a merry productive season, how ever you choose to observe it.
Good Morning Baby.... Miss You... it want be long before u go... so finals over now.. guess u Ace those.. love ya ..xoxoxo rockin with my sweet always..
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(I know, I know this' going to be a very veeeery delayed response -and so delayed, friend
-), but I'd like to answer U after hearing Ur new music, sooo have U thought to put some of Ur new stuff on Ur MySpace page?? PLEEEEEEAAAAASEEE!!!
