BEHIND THE MUSIC

Composer | Artist | Producer

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Welcome! I’m Dutty. I'm a music lover born and raised in New Orleans, LA. From street corner Jazz to Mardi Gras marching bands I've been around great music for as long as I can remember. I started playing the drums as a kid, and eventually picked up the trumpet in middle school. The trumpet brought me to college at Southern University, where I became a member of the Human Jukebox Marching Band.

Growing up listening to artists like Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Usher, Outkast, and N'SYNC would inspire any kid in the 2000's to want to be a music star. But I was more interested in being like Mannie Fresh, Kanye West, Jermaine Dupri, Organized Noise, and The Neptunes. They made the music that made the moments that made my childhood.

After college marching band ended I decided to give the music production thing a try. I was immediately hooked. I started my production career producing primarily hip-hop tracks, but I was constantly feeling drawn to something else. I couldn't quite figure it out, until one day I ran across 3 letters: EDM. Electronic Dance Music opened up a world of sound that I didnt even know existed. After experimenting with different sounds and arrangements, I produced my first electronic track. "Pursuit" was the first electronic track I created and I knew then there was no looking back. I was able to blend electronic, with hip-hop, and still enjoy every moment of the track. This was the moment that changed music for me forever.

Today, I make various styles of hip-hop, electronic, New Orleans Bounce, Dance, and Pop. My music makes me feel good, so I share it with the world in hopes that it makes you feel good too. So press play, let go, and give a moment to the music. Thank you for your support.

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