| DanimaL | |
| Birth Name: | Daniel Williams-Hashemi |
| Alias: | DanimaL |
| Birth Date: | 26 November 1994 |
| Birth Place: | Sheffield, England |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Occupation: | Musician |
| Years Active: | 2017–present |
Daniel Williams-Hashemi (born 26 November 1994), better known by his stage name DanimaL is an English rapper from Sheffield, England, influenced by the boombap sound and conscious style hiphop.[1] Described as a "high-viz clad mentalist" by UKHH, DanimaL has released two EP's and numerous singles.[2] [3] DanimaL achieved notoriety after releasing his somewhat controversial single "Adderall". Consequently, DanimaL signed to Sheffield-based Message of a Nation Records.[4] He has featured on various well-known British hip hop YouTube channels including, but not limited to, GlobalFaction, JDZMedia, Ukhh, P110 Media and Northside Media TV. In 2019, he made a radio appearance on Itch FM[5] which ranked 29th in the global old-school hip hop chart. DanimaL is vocal about his struggles with mental health and the bullying he received growing up.[6] [7] In an interview with the Star newspaper he opens up about his ADHD diagnosis which he describes as a "superpower" using music as an escape route to fuel his passion for success.
DanimaL's style of rap is predominantly 'off-kilter' with a knack for using personal experiences and stories in a tongue-in-cheek format.[8] His main influences in the UK scene come courtesy of Chester P, Skinnyman, Roots Manuva, Rodney P and Lowkey plus more of the pioneers of the UK hip hop sound and culture. In a Q & A by On: Yorkshire Magazine he mentions the importance of owning his accent and states "it's always funny hearing peoples’ reactions when seeing a bearded looking fella rapping in a heavy Yorkshire accent wearing a hi-vis".