Diego Da Dealer
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The Bio of D’Juan L. Walden
-AKA-
Diego Da Dealer
My name is D’Juan L. Walden. I was born on February 20th, 1978 in the Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I grew up on the Southside of town with my father, Barney N. Walden, my mother, Roxanne Walden. I have one brother, Sterling A. Walden and one sister, Brittany N. Walden.
I started rapping when I was only twelve years old. I used to hold my boom box on my shoulder with the instrumental playing. In the other hand was an old school tape recorder with the big orange record button. That’s how I used to record. It was my only means of getting it done, but I did it.
I went to school at Harrisburg High and graduated in 1996. I played football and basketball almost all of my life. Music was always my first love and my dream was always to be a great entertainer. I won several talent shows at school. I also have done various talent shows.
I’ve just started a company with my brother called Hustleburg Enterprises, Inc. Under that umbrella we have Hustleburg Entertainment, RSC Productions, and the Die Slow clothing line. My debut album, titled P.A. Sarcasm, is finished and in the process of being mixed down. There is an untapped market here that is waiting to explode! I hopefully will be the one to make it happen. I’m currently looking for a promotional or recording deal. Until then, I’ll be beating the streets trying to make a lasting impression on the indie circuit. It won’t be long before the majors open there eyes and let me play ball.
-AKA-
Diego Da Dealer
My name is D’Juan L. Walden. I was born on February 20th, 1978 in the Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I grew up on the Southside of town with my father, Barney N. Walden, my mother, Roxanne Walden. I have one brother, Sterling A. Walden and one sister, Brittany N. Walden.
I started rapping when I was only twelve years old. I used to hold my boom box on my shoulder with the instrumental playing. In the other hand was an old school tape recorder with the big orange record button. That’s how I used to record. It was my only means of getting it done, but I did it.
I went to school at Harrisburg High and graduated in 1996. I played football and basketball almost all of my life. Music was always my first love and my dream was always to be a great entertainer. I won several talent shows at school. I also have done various talent shows.
I’ve just started a company with my brother called Hustleburg Enterprises, Inc. Under that umbrella we have Hustleburg Entertainment, RSC Productions, and the Die Slow clothing line. My debut album, titled P.A. Sarcasm, is finished and in the process of being mixed down. There is an untapped market here that is waiting to explode! I hopefully will be the one to make it happen. I’m currently looking for a promotional or recording deal. Until then, I’ll be beating the streets trying to make a lasting impression on the indie circuit. It won’t be long before the majors open there eyes and let me play ball.
Why this name?
DIEGO CAME FROM A BOOK I READ CALLED "ORCHID BEACH". HE WASN'T A MAJOR PART OF THE BOOK, BUT HE WAS DEFINITELY A MAJOR PLAYER. HE WAS VERY LAID BACK AND INGONITO. HE HAD HIS HANDS IN EVERYTHING, BUT NEVER MADE WAVES IN THE WATER. THAT DESCRIBES ME PERFECTLY. THE DEALER EXPLAINS ITS SELF.
Do you play live?
I HAVE DONE SOME SMALL SHOWS IN PA AND DC. I'M CURRENTLY TRYING TO BOOK SOME SHOWS.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I THINK THE INTERNET GIVES GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS LIKE MYSELF. I COME FROM WHERE THERE ARE NO OUTLETS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. SO, IT ALLOWS ME TO BE HEARD ALL OVER THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING MY CITY.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I WOULD STILL SIGN WITH A MAJOR, IF THE DEAL IS TO MY LIKING. I WANNA LAUNCH MY OWN LABEL ALSO. SO IF THAT CAN BE IN THE WORKINGS AND SOME TYPE OF CREATIVE CONTROL, I'M ALL EARS.
Band History:
I'VE BEEN DOING MUSIC FOR ABOUT 17 YEARS. WITH NO OUTLETS WHERE I'M FROM, IT MAKES IT HARD TO GET ON. AS FOR THE LAST YEAR OR TWO THINGS HAVE BEEN GETTING REAL SERIOUS. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT IT WON'T BE LONG BEFORE I'M SIGNED.
Your influences?
2 PAC, KRS-1, NAS, OUTKAST, UGK, EIGHTBALL & MJG, EASTCOAST, WESTCOAST, MIDWEST, DOWN SOUTH, UNIVERSAL FLOW
Favorite spot?
MIAMI AND ATL ARE WHERE IT'S AT!!!!
Equipment used:
COMPUTER, DIGITAL MIXERS, MICS, NUENDO