DC the Don explained

DC the Don
Birth Name:Daijon Cotty Davis[1]
Birth Date:1999 8, mf=yes
Birth Place:Milwaukee, Wisconsin[2]
Years Active:2017–present[3]
Instrument:Vocals
Label:
  • Run Music LLC
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Height:6 feet, 7 inches

Daijon Cotty Davis[1] (born August 3, 1999), known professionally as DC the Don, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[2] He is recognized for mixing elements of hip-hop, rock, and melodic rap in his music. Prior to his rap career, Davis played high school basketball, alongside NBA star LaMelo Ball, as they both participated in the sports program at Chino Hills High School in Chino Hills, California. Davis' musical journey and basketball past remain intertwined, both contributing to his position in the entertainment industry.

Early life

Davis started writing songs at 8 years old. He recalls dancing to tracks from American singer Michael Jackson during his youth. During his teens, he played basketball with the Amateur Athletic Union, alongside future NBA player LaMelo Ball, and his brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball. In 2018, Daijon Davis graduated from Chino Hills High School and was listed as a 3-star recruit by ESPN.[4]

Career

In October 2017, Davis released his single, "Everything 1K" which caught the attention of NBA player Lonzo Ball. Davis recalled making the song in ten minutes during an interview with The Source.[5] In February 2019, he released his single "3AM Freestyle" on the WorldStarHipHop YouTube channel.[6] Davis signed to family owned Run Music LLC, but after label issues arose Davis began his departure from Run Music in 2019, starting the hashtag "FREE DC" to draw attention to the feud. He was released from his contract in 2020, and subsequently signed to Rostrum Records who he continues to work with today. Later that year, Davis' track "Worst Day" (Stylized as WORST DAY : gained traction after its release on the deluxe version of his debut album, Come As You Are.[7] In the latter of 2021, he released two singles, being "Notice Me"[3] and "What Now?".[8] In January 2022, he was scheduled to perform alongside frequent collaborator Sad Frosty in Houston, Texas, but was unable due to Frosty passing away in the days preceding the performance.[9] In February 2022, he released a single titled "PSA" as the final single for his sophomore album, My Own Worst Enemy.[2] [10] In August 2022, he appeared on American rapper yvngxchris' album Virality on the track "QuikkSkope".[11] In October 2022, he released a single with American rapper midwxst titled "Suicide".[12] On February 23, 2023, DC The Don announced he was going on tour with notable artist $NOT. In May 2023, Davis released his third studio album, Funeral, and was later featured as the 10th Freshman on the 2023 XXL Freshman List.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Come as You Are[13]
My Own Worst Enemy[14]
  • Released: February 18, 2022
  • Label: Rostrum, Øutlaw
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming
FUNERAL
  • Released: May 5, 2023
  • Label: Rostrum, Øutlaw
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming
REBIRTH
  • Scheduled: 2024
  • Label: Rostrum
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearAlbum
"Everything 1K"2017rowspan="2"
"Free Smoke Remix"
(with Lonzo Ball)
"Milwaukee"Halloween on 47th Street
"Mood"F*ck Hell
"Keep It on the Low"
"GMFU"2018rowspan="4"
"Walk Thru"
"Kill Streak"
"John Cena"
(with Sad Frosty)
"That Ain't It Chief"
(with B. Lou)
2019
"Red Light"
(featuring DDG and Almighty Jay)
2020DC Fridays and Come As You Are
"Mr Not Nice"Come As You Are
"Jesus Can't Save You"
"Eclipse"
"Nascar Racer"
"Campfire Story"
"Wait Your Turn"
"Rag3 Kidd"2021rowspan="7"
"Beavis & Butt-head"
(with Sad Frosty)
"Daij Is Drunk"
"Ghost Rider"
"Megalodon"
"Notice Me"
"What Now?"
"Rerout3"
(featuring JetsonMade)
My Own Worst Enemy
"Arrest Me"
"PSA"2022
"Hate It or Love It"rowspan="5"
"Zombieland"
"Suicide"
(with Midwxst)
"All I Know"
"Poison"
"Hate Being Lonely"2023Funeral
"12AM"
"Stop Hatin"
"Tell Shyanne"Funeral
"Tell Shyanne 2"(featuring Iayze) rowspan="2"
"set it off"2024

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Information on DC The Don' songs in ASCAP ACE database. ASCAP. 2022-10-25.
  2. Web site: DC The Don Battles Himself On New Album "My Own Worst Enemy". 2022-10-25 . . February 21, 2022 . en.
  3. Web site: DC The Don Offers Up A Flexers Anthem On "Notice Me". 2022-10-25 . . August 14, 2021 . en.
  4. Web site: Daijon Davis Recruiting Profile. 2022-10-15. ESPN.
  5. Web site: Milwaukee Hip-Hop Round-Up: Zed Kenzo, Lil D MKE, DC The Don, IshDARR and MT. 2022-10-25 . . October 2017 . en.
  6. Web site: DC The Don Drops New Single "Everything 1K". 2022-10-25 . . February 8, 2019 . en.
  7. Web site: DC The Don Performs His Chaotic Single 'Enemies' For 'UPROXX Sessions'. 2022-10-25 . . May 19, 2022 . en.
  8. Web site: DC The Don Flexes On His Melodic New Track "WHAT NOW?". 2022-10-25 . . September 11, 2021 . en.
  9. Web site: Rapper and social-media star Sad Frosty has died at 24, according to a post on his Instagram account. 2022-10-25 . . en.
  10. Web site: DC The Don & Midwxst Get Extra Reckless in 'Suicide'. 2022-10-25 . . October 14, 2022 . en.
  11. R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Kenny Mason, Ice Spice, yvngxchris & More. 2022-10-25 . . en.
  12. Web site: October 14, 2022 . DC The Don & Midwxst Get Extra Reckless In 'Suicide'. 2022-11-21 . HipHopDX . en.
  13. Web site: DC The Don Announces Come As You Are, His Debut Album, Coming August 7th via Rostrum Records. Imprintent. August 9, 2020.
  14. Web site: My Own Worst Enemy by DC The Don. Apple Music. February 11, 2022.