Dbd516

Elmont, NY, USA

Dat Boy DOPE, (Defying Other People's Expectations), is a New York based artist from the Elmont area. Growing up in a Jamaican household he was exposed to a wide range of music. Intrigued by the masterful story telling from artists such as Buju Banton, Capelton, Jay Z, and Mary J. Blige, at 13 he decided he wanted to create music for a living. Over the years he has cultivated a style that is rooted in personal experiences like depression, relationships, and family struggles fused with soulful undertones and a focus on delivering colorful wordplay with conviction. With various mixtapes and songs scattered on the internet over the years, Dat Boy DOPE finally released his first album Reroute in March of 2019 with the goal of becoming as influential as some of his early inspirations. Notable venues he has performed at include New York’s Webster Hall, Santos Party House, SOB’s, Atlanta’s Eleven45, and Boston’s Middle East.