1st Dagree
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Robert Askew aka D Snipes, Diandre Nash aka J Stone, and Marquis Smith aka Big Mark make up 1st Dagree. Though Stone spent some years in Tennessee, he and Snipes grew up as childhood friends in Saginaw. They met Big Mark in middle school and immediately become an inseparable trio who knew they had more in common than coming from single family homes and their love of music.
They started their entrepreneur journey at a young age releasing tapes throughout their school and in local mom and pop record stores back in 1995. Since then, they have put out quite a few releases, put on many shows, and put down many artists.
The crew has had some artists' come and go (At one point, there was actually 5 members), but is finalized back to three core artists as 1st Dagree. They still have their camp tooŠ
They expect to soon be focusing on releases for other artists who include: Shorty V, Matt Dillon, Young Z, Comfort, and Game Spittaz.
It is definitely a rare occurrence, at least for me, to come across a group where you can't decide who your favorite artist within that group is. The mesh of styles and vocal sounds of each rapper is so widely diverse, that comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges, since each are respectively on top of their game lyrically and flow-wise.
From the rusty, deep, smooth playalistic southern style voice of J Stone, to the solid and precise lyricism of Big Mark, to the intense yet simple "real" and diverse style of D Snipes brings you the vocal soundscape and lyricism known as 1st Dagree.
If you have not yet heard 1st Dagree, allow me to direct you to some listening pleasure. This group has been putting it down in Saginaw for more than a decade now, and have relentlessly worked to earn the stripes that have now have stepped to the big time.
This mix tape "Ride Wit Us Or Get Ran Ova" marks their 5th release as a group and once again, they are raising the bar. The Mix Tape comes complete with 22 tracks and a DVD of a hot new video for "Don't Quit" they shot in Fresno, CA. Oh yea, did I mention they've been getting spins of this video on MTV Jams, as well as an impressive and increasing repertoire of radio play on a nationwide scale?
Add this to the fact they've been touring throughout the nation, opening for artists like Ludacris, D12, And Bone Thugs N Harmony, B.G., Scarface, Obie Trice, Petey Pablo, Young Geezy, and more! You better believe 1st Dagree is getting the damn thing done and reppin Saginaw to the Fullest!
This mix tape is a must have for any head whether you like ridin, deep, commercial, gangsta, whateverŠ Guest artists include Infamouz, Shorty V, QD Tha 3rd, Laid, Face, Roc, and Twan all from Saginaw, as well as Royce Da 5'9", Big Proof of D12, and Lil Flip.
Featuring production from local producer Ennix B, as well as some "in the spirit of mixtapes" classic ganked beats, you're not gonna be ejecting this CD for a hot minute, be sure of that.
1st Dagree throws us a bonus DVD with the video for "Don't Quit" full of eye candy pleasure over a hot playalistic type track included in the mix tape. "Don't Quit" is a very sonic classic feeling track featuring the guitar work of John Elliot. (Featured with 112, Missy Elliot, among others) With 21 tracks on 1.0 and 22 on 1.5, the current limited edition is available at their shows.Band/artist history
Robert Askew aka D Snipes, Diandre Nash aka J Stone, and Marquis Smith aka Big Mark make up 1st Dagree. Though Stone spent some years in Tennessee, he and Snipes grew up as childhood friends in Saginaw. They met Big Mark in middle school and immediately become an inseparable trio who knew they had more in common than coming from single family homes and their love of music.
They started their entrepreneur journey at a young age releasing tapes throughout their school and in local mom and pop record stores back in 1995. Since then, they have put out quite a few releases, put on many shows, and put down many artists.
The crew has had some artists' come and go (At one point, there was actually 5 members), but is finalized back to three core artists as 1st Dagree. They still have their camp tooŠ
They expect to soon be focusing on releases for other artists who include: Shorty V, Matt Dillon, Young Z, Comfort, and Game Spittaz.
It is definitely a rare occurrence, at least for me, to come across a group where you can't decide who your favorite artist within that group is. The mesh of styles and vocal sounds of each rapper is so widely diverse, that comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges, since each are respectively on top of their game lyrically and flow-wise.
From the rusty, deep, smooth playalistic southern style voice of J Stone, to the solid and precise lyricism of Big Mark, to the intense yet simple "real" and diverse style of D Snipes brings you the vocal soundscape and lyricism known as 1st Dagree.
If you have not yet heard 1st Dagree, allow me to direct you to some listening pleasure. This group has been putting it down in Saginaw for more than a decade now, and have relentlessly worked to earn the stripes that have now have stepped to the big time.
This mix tape "Ride Wit Us Or Get Ran Ova" marks their 5th release as a group and once again, they are raising the bar. The Mix Tape comes complete with 22 tracks and a DVD of a hot new video for "Don't Quit" they shot in Fresno, CA. Oh yea, did I mention they've been getting spins of this video on MTV Jams, as well as an impressive and increasing repertoire of radio play on a nationwide scale?
Add this to the fact they've been touring throughout the nation, opening for artists like Ludacris, D12, And Bone Thugs N Harmony, B.G., Scarface, Obie Trice, Petey Pablo, Young Geezy, and more! You better believe 1st Dagree is getting the damn thing done and reppin Saginaw to the Fullest!
This mix tape is a must have for any head whether you like ridin, deep, commercial, gangsta, whateverŠ Guest artists include Infamouz, Shorty V, QD Tha 3rd, Laid, Face, Roc, and Twan all from Saginaw, as well as Royce Da 5'9", Big Proof of D12, and Lil Flip.
Featuring production from local producer Ennix B, as well as some "in the spirit of mixtapes" classic ganked beats, you're not gonna be ejecting this CD for a hot minute, be sure of that.
1st Dagree throws us a bonus DVD with the video for "Don't Quit" full of eye candy pleasure over a hot playalistic type track included in the mix tape. "Don't Quit" is a very sonic classic feeling track featuring the guitar work of John Elliot. (Featured with 112, Missy Elliot, among others) With 21 tracks on 1.0 and 22 on 1.5, the current limited edition is available at their shows.Have you performed in front of an audience?ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE !!!!
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