the RealER
Anchored in the mid-western town of Saginaw, Michigan three life long friends began their quest of a musical journey. Robert Askew ( D Snipes ) and Diandre Nash ( J-Stone ) grew up in Saginaw, Michigan as childhood friends. Marquis Smith (The Headknocker ) was born in Arkansas and moved to Saginaw by the time he was entering middle school . The trio knew that they had more in common than coming from single family homes, they all shared the love for music. The trio grew up listening to all genres of music but were heavily influenced by such artist as Doug E. Fresh, Run DMC, Eric B. and Rakim, Tupac and Biggie just to name a few. The three youths joined forces and 1st Dagree was born. 1st Dagree, which means the highest form of quality.
The trio felt it was time to take their careers to the next level and in 2005 1st Dagree signed a record deal with Empire Records. 1st Dagree has shared the stage with such national acts as Ludacris, D12, Royce Da 5’9, Pit Bull , Young Jeezy etc.
1st Dagree’s self titled debut album “ 1st Dagree” will be released late spring/early summer The CD promises to have something to satisfy every listener with topics ranging from relationships, club life, humor and every day survival. Guest appearances on the album include such artist as Royce Da 5’9, B.G. from the Cash Money Millionaires.
“1st Dagree” is guaranteed to bring it to you in the first degree!!!!!!!!
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Anchored in the mid-western town of Saginaw, Michigan three life long friends began their quest of a musical journey. Robert Askew ( D Snipes ) and Diandre Nash ( J-Stone ) grew up in Saginaw, Michigan as childhood friends. Marquis Smith (The Headknocker ) was born in Arkansas and moved to Saginaw by the time he was entering middle school . The trio knew that they had more in common than coming from single family homes, they all shared the love for music. The trio grew up listening to all genres of music but were heavily influenced by such artist as Doug E. Fresh, Run DMC, Eric B. and Rakim, Tupac and Biggie just to name a few. The three youths joined forces and 1st Dagree was born. 1st Dagree, which means the highest form of quality.
The trio felt it was time to take their careers to the next level and in 2005 1st Dagree signed a record deal with Empire Records. 1st Dagree has shared the stage with such national acts as Ludacris, D12, Royce Da 5’9, Pit Bull , Young Jeezy etc.
1st Dagree’s self titled debut album “ 1st Dagree” will be released late spring/early summer The CD promises to have something to satisfy every listener with topics ranging from relationships, club life, humor and every day survival. Guest appearances on the album include such artist as Royce Da 5’9, B.G. from the Cash Money Millionaires.
“1st Dagree” is guaranteed to bring it to you in the first degree!!!!!!!!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes!! Everywhere
Your musical influences
Tupac, Biggie, Prince, 2 Short, 2 Live Crew
