DNA-1
Well 2006 is nearing it's end. DNA has continued working on music, MTV's "Pimp My Ride" and "Next" have been playing "Slidin" as well as other network shows, but most of the focus has redirected towards film and television, DNA made his network debut on "In Justice" which aired on "ABC" January 20, 2006. Since then DNA has been in an MTV Movie Award Promo with Jessica Alba, read with Ben Affleck for a lead in his directorial debut "Gone Baby Gone". DNA is also in upcoming NBA 2K7, AOL and Budweiser campaign spots, the new T.I/Jamie Foxx music video "Live In The Sky" directed by Chris Robinson and recently filmed the U2/Greenday video "The Saints are coming" directed by Chris Milk. We told you earlier this year was going to be major, now for the commercial stuff, peace out.
"DNA-1 reps an onslaught of treacherous verse with both east coast and west coast influences. A little bit funk, a little bit hip hop and all bling, DNA sits on top of So Cal's rap game. DNA has had some mainstream exposure when his title track “Industry” was included as part of the soundtrack for the Russell Simmons’ American Truths documentary series entitled, F.E.D.S. He has also opened for such acts as Method Man, Nappy Roots and Ahmad Jones. With every page that turns in the life of DNA-1 another door opens to reveal the talent and skill of this prolific emcee."
-SD MUSIC MATTERS MAGAZINE
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Mini Bio: Dynamic Urban Entertainer currently resides in Southern California. Raised in Southern California most of his life, DNA-1 entered the entertainment industry at a young age as a composer on Fox Sports West documentary "Preps", since then DNA-1 has held positions from composer to production assistant, learning the ins and outs of the industry over the past several years. In addition to film, DNA-1 is also known as one of Southern California's rising Hip-Hop/ Urban Music Stars performing all over the western region from his resident town in San Diego, Ca to San Francisco,CA to Las Vegas, NV and of course Los Angeles, CA. He has performed alongside the likes of Talib Kweli, Method Man, Redman, Erick Sermon, The Black Eyed Peas, Tha Liks, The Pharcyde, Nappy Roots, Slum Village, KRS-One and many more... DNA-1' s music has appeared on everything from TV Shows to DVD's to the big screen, as an entertainer/ performer/ composer he has worked with the likes of Russell Simmons, Stan lathan, Josh Hartnett, Harrison Ford, Kwame Amoaku, MC Lyte, Ludacris, Chingy and many more.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
All DNA-1 shows are played in front of a live studio audience, He has played everywhere from the House of Blues in Las Vegas to the famed Belly Up Tavern, to the LA Sports Arena.
Your musical influences
DNA's major music influences are greats like Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, A Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Method Man, Jay-Z, Tupac, N.W.A, my father Komla Amoaku, and especially those celestial powers that guide him.
What equipment do you use?
DJ Harmz and a Cordless mic.
Anything else?
Keep on the lookout for ya boy in 2006, it could get ugly.
