Dagnab
"The Goal is to reduce the ignorant mind-state of music and give wisdom to whom is listening, making a little money while doing it." This quote best describes Derrick Henry a.k.a Dagnabit or Dagnab.
This Dayton, Ohio native was born in December of 1979 with the ambition to give people the option to think and learn without following everyone else in their decisions. This multifaceted artist began rapping in 1998 only to start his own music company, Graveyard Shift Entertainment.
Rap has been running through his veins since 1992 influenced by artist such as LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Redman, Big L, E-40, DMX, Tupac, Biggie, Nas, Jigga and others. He credits his soulful background to: Heatwave, Lakeside, Ohio Players, Spinners, Zapp & Roger, Temptations and many other groups in the late 60's and 70's.
Dagnabit prides himself on his rap delivery to be unexpected and versatile.
He considers his rap style to be experimental, 2Step, Slave Music.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
myspace.com/dagnabit98
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I've been doing shows across the midwest, and live performances now for about 10 years, and opened up for Twista, Freeway, Paul Wall, Tech N9ne, Boss, Afroman, Cassidy, Bizzy Bone and others. The most memorable moment was the first time I heard people trying to recite my music, that was the greatest moment for me.
Your musical influences
Graveyard Shift Entertainment
What equipment do you use?
Pro Tools
Pen and Pad
Anything else?
G.R.I.T.S da Wooden Nikelz Theory
