Danny Boy (artist)
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Danny Boy or DB is the stage name of Chicago native Danny Boy Steward, a contemporary African-American soul
singer. He was signed to Death Row Records
when he was just 15. He made his debut on 1994's Murder Was the Case soundtrack with the R&B charter Come When I Call (Produced by DJ Quik
). In 1995, he released his first single entitled Slip N Slide (Produced by Reggie Moore and co-produced by DeVante Swing
) with then unknown artist Ginuwine
singing the chorus. The video was shot in Cabo, and also features scenes with 2Pac, Snoop Dogg
, Nate Dogg
and Tha Dogg Pound
. Danny is best known for singing the choruses of the 2Pac songs "I Ain't Mad at Cha
", "What'z Ya Phone #", "Picture Me Rollin'" and "Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find" on the All Eyez on Me
album and "Toss It Up" on the The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory
album. He had recorded about 4-5 albums worth of music while on Death Row Records but none were ever released. Danny Boy also made an appearance on Tha Row's soundtrack to Eddie Griffin
's Dysfunktional Family movie and also appeared on American Idol
, but was disqualified due to continued internet promotion by his former label. He is currently working on some projects for his own label "Eclectic Soul Music Group" and currently resides in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia
. On April 20, 2010 Death Row Records finally released Danny Boy's 1996 debut album It's About Time
featuring production by DJ Quik
& Devante.
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
singer. He was signed to Death Row Records
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
when he was just 15. He made his debut on 1994's Murder Was the Case soundtrack with the R&B charter Come When I Call (Produced by DJ Quik
DJ Quik
David Martin Blake , better known by his stage name DJ Quik, is an MC and record producer. According to Quik himself, his stage name reflects his ability to produce records in short time....
). In 1995, he released his first single entitled Slip N Slide (Produced by Reggie Moore and co-produced by DeVante Swing
DeVante Swing
Donald Earle DeGrate, Jr. , better known by his stage name DeVante Swing, is an American record producer, singer, rapper and songwriter. Swing rose to fame in the 1990s as the founding member of the trendsetting R&B group Jodeci, one of the more popular R&B acts of its time...
) with then unknown artist Ginuwine
Ginuwine
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin , better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine had released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's top artists during the late 1990's...
singing the chorus. The video was shot in Cabo, and also features scenes with 2Pac, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
and Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Dogg Pound is a rap group made up of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. The group made their 1992 rap debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop Dogg's debut album...
. Danny is best known for singing the choruses of the 2Pac songs "I Ain't Mad at Cha
I Ain't Mad at Cha
"I Ain't Mad at Cha" is the name of a song by rapper 2Pac released as the sixth single from his album All Eyez on Me. Although the album was released exactly 7 months before his death, the single was released shortly after his death. The song is a heartfelt tribute to his friend who had converted...
", "What'z Ya Phone #", "Picture Me Rollin'" and "Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find" on the All Eyez on Me
All Eyez on Me
All Eyez on Me is the fourth studio album by American rapper 2Pac, released February 13, 1996 on Death Row Records and Interscope Records....
album and "Toss It Up" on the The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory is the fifth and final studio album by Tupac Shakur, under the new stage name Makaveli, finished before his death and his first studio album to be posthumously released...
album. He had recorded about 4-5 albums worth of music while on Death Row Records but none were ever released. Danny Boy also made an appearance on Tha Row's soundtrack to Eddie Griffin
Eddie Griffin
Edward James "Eddie" Griffin, Jr. is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his sitcom, Malcolm & Eddie along with co-star, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and his role in the 2002 comedy film Undercover Brother as the film’s title character.-Early life:Griffin was born in Kansas City,...
's Dysfunktional Family movie and also appeared on American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
, but was disqualified due to continued internet promotion by his former label. He is currently working on some projects for his own label "Eclectic Soul Music Group" and currently resides in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
. On April 20, 2010 Death Row Records finally released Danny Boy's 1996 debut album It's About Time
It's About Time
It's About Time is an American fantasy/science-fiction comedy TV series that aired on CBS for one season of 26 episodes in 1966–1967...
featuring production by DJ Quik
DJ Quik
David Martin Blake , better known by his stage name DJ Quik, is an MC and record producer. According to Quik himself, his stage name reflects his ability to produce records in short time....
& Devante.
Album
- 2010: "It's About Time"
- 2011: (In Production) "Love Offering" A double disk. 1 R&B album "The Love Disc" and 1 Gospel album "The Offering Disc". To be released individually and as a double disk.
Songs
- 1994: "Come When I Call" (from Murder Was the CaseMurder Was the CaseMurder Was the Case is a 1994 short film and soundtrack album starring Snoop Doggy Dogg. The 18 minute film was directed by Dr. Dre and Fab Five Freddy and chronicles the fictional death of Snoop Dogg and his resurrection after making a deal with the Devil...
soundtrack) - 1994: "Come When I Call (Remix)"
- 1996: "Slip N Slide"
- 1996: "Slip N Slide (Remix)" (featuring Tha Dogg PoundTha Dogg PoundTha Dogg Pound is a rap group made up of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. The group made their 1992 rap debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop Dogg's debut album...
) - 1996: "Christmas Song" (from Christmas on Death RowChristmas on Death RowChristmas on Death Row is a compilation released by Death Row Records on December 5, 1996. The album sold 200,000 copies. The album was made as a form of charity to the community.- Track listing :#Snoop Dogg ft...
compilation album) - 1996: "Peaceful Christmas" (from Christmas on Death RowChristmas on Death RowChristmas on Death Row is a compilation released by Death Row Records on December 5, 1996. The album sold 200,000 copies. The album was made as a form of charity to the community.- Track listing :#Snoop Dogg ft...
compilation album) - 1996: "This Christmas" (from Christmas on Death RowChristmas on Death RowChristmas on Death Row is a compilation released by Death Row Records on December 5, 1996. The album sold 200,000 copies. The album was made as a form of charity to the community.- Track listing :#Snoop Dogg ft...
compilation album) - 1997: "It's Over Now" (from Gridlock'dGridlock'dGridlock'd is a 1995 crime dramedy starring Tupac Shakur, Tim Roth, and Thandie Newton. It was the directorial debut of Vondie Curtis-Hall, who also wrote the story and screenplay. The film's opening was relatively low, despite critical acclaim; its opening weekend netted only $2,678,372 and it...
Soundtrack) - 1997: "I Can't Get Enough" (from Gridlock'dGridlock'dGridlock'd is a 1995 crime dramedy starring Tupac Shakur, Tim Roth, and Thandie Newton. It was the directorial debut of Vondie Curtis-Hall, who also wrote the story and screenplay. The film's opening was relatively low, despite critical acclaim; its opening weekend netted only $2,678,372 and it...
Soundtrack) - 1999: "Beautiful Lady" (featuring K-Ci) (from Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000 is a compilation album released in 1999 by Death Row Records featuring performances by various artists, including 2Pac, Treach, Scarface, Tha Realest, Swoop G, Lil' C-Style, K-Ci, Soopafly, Jewell, Danny Boy, Outlawz, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, E-40, Top Dogg and DJ...
compilation album) - 2009: "Do What You Do" (from Death Row Records Full Pardon Sampler)
- 2009: "Rock, Roll & Bounce" (from Ultimate Death Row Box Set)
- 2009: "So In Love" (from Ultimate Death Row Box Set)
Guest appearances
- 1996: "I Ain't Mad at ChaI Ain't Mad at Cha"I Ain't Mad at Cha" is the name of a song by rapper 2Pac released as the sixth single from his album All Eyez on Me. Although the album was released exactly 7 months before his death, the single was released shortly after his death. The song is a heartfelt tribute to his friend who had converted...
" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy) - 1996: "What'z Ya Phone #" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Picture Me Rollin'" (2Pac feat. Big SykeBig SykeTyruss Himes, better known by his stage name Big Syke is an American rapper. His stage name is a revision of his childhood nickname, "Little Psycho"....
, C.P.O.Capital Punishment OrganizationCapital Punishment Organization, most commonly referred to as CPO, was a gangster rap group which consisted of rapper Lil' Nation , DJ Train and producer Young D. They released a single album in 1990, To Hell and Black, which included production from MC Ren of N.W.A. and distributed by Capitol...
& Danny Boy) - 1996: "Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Toss It Up" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy, K-Ci and JoJoK-Ci and JoJoK-Ci & JoJo are an American R&B duo, consisting of brothers Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey and Joel "JoJo" Hailey , Natives of Monroe, North Carolina, they were also members of the chart-topping R&B group Jodeci with the DeGrate brothers—Donald and Dalvin.-On their own:K-Ci and JoJo's first sign of...
& Aaron Hall) - 1999: "Stand Strong" (Tha RealestTha RealestJevon Jones is an American rapper better known by his stage name Tha Realest, and formerly Tenkamenin The Vigilante . His debut album, Witness Tha Realest, was released on July 14, 2009, following numerous delays...
feat. Danny Boy, JewellJewell (singer)Jewell is a female R&B singer who was signed to Death Row Records from 1992-1996. She was working part-time - though still unsigned - for IV Life Records. She had a video and charting hit "Woman to Woman", that reached 72nd on the Billboard Hot 100...
) - 1999: "Around The World" (J-FlexxJ-FlexxJames E. Anderson better known as J-Flexx is a former artist/producer of Death Row Records.-Life On Death Row:J-Flexx spent several years ghostwriting lyrics for Dr. Dre during his tenure at Death Row Records. The first song he co-wrote in that collaboration, "Natural Born Killaz," became a Top 40...
feat. Danny Boy,) - 2002: "Dysfunktional Family" (Crooked ICrooked IDominick Wickliffe, better known by his stage name Crooked I, is an American rapper from Long Beach, California. He is a member of the hip hop group, Slaughterhouse with other members Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9. Slaughterhouse is currently signed to Shady Records / Interscope Records....
feat. Danny Boy & Eastwood) - 2002: "Too Street For T.V." (N.I.N.ALisa LopesLisa Nicole Lopes better known by her stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, singer, dancer, actress, television host, and songwriter...
feat. Danny Boy) - 2004: "Snoopin'" (TwistaTwistaCarl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
feat. Danny Boy) - 2009: "Caught Up In The Game" (Doobie feat. Danny Boy) (from Ultimate Death Row Box Set)
External links
- Danny Boy at FacebookFacebookFacebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
- Danny Boy at ReverbNation