DTrain da don
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Tek Knowledge is a talented lyricist ready to make an impact in the industry. Formerly known as D-Train da Don, Tek is a versatile artist that performs anything from hardcore to alternative hip hop. Raised in a lower middle class background, he's been through the struggle and seeks to express it in his music. From constant moving, to his mother being sick when he was younger, to his complex relationship with relatives, he brings it all to the table in his music. His topics vary from state of mind, hustlin, love, honor, and faith. He's dropped several mixtapes under the name of D-Train and is looking to drop his first mixtape under the stage moniker Tek Knowledge. He is an aspiring artist/producer/engineer in his senior year of college, ask for more information.
Discography
Mixtapes- Tru Hip Hoppa(2004), Tru Hip Hoppa II(2005), Epic Proportions(2006), Diary of a Winner Vol I(2007), Diary of a Winner Vol II(2007), Teks Book(2008)
Street Albums- Tek Knowledge(2006), MurdaLand's Miracle(2007)
Albums-The Foundation(2008), Knowledge is Power(2008/09)
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
once or twice at talent shows, but if you tryna book me hit me up 443-801-4044
Your musical influences
Mos Def, Obie Trice, Proof, Big Pun, Notorious BIG, Nas, Eminem, Jay-Z, Rakim, Common, Big L, Talib Kweli, TI, 2pac, The Game, Young Gunz, Cam'ron, JR Writer, Jadakiss
What equipment do you use?
Audio Kontrol 1 USB interface
Shure PG 58 Vocal Mic
AKG Perception 100 Condenser Mic
MXL 3000 Condenser Mic
Headphones
Inspiron 1501 Computer w/ Windows Vista OS
Cool Edit Pro/Adobe Audition
Fruity Loops