Davy DMX
Encyclopedia
Davy DMX is the stage name
of David Reeves, a figure in hip-hop music. His career began in his hometown of Queens
, New York
as a DJ in the late 1970s. He is mostly known for his popular single "One for the Treble" released in 1984. This song was also included on the rap station in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
.
along with Larry Smith
. They are credited with a few singles in their own right such as "Action" (1981), But their chief credit was doing all the music for Run DMC's first two albums. Orange Krush are also credited on Lovebug Starski
's "You Gotta Believe" and Sweet G's "Games People Play", both on Fever 1983.
Davy DMX went on to replace DJ Run as Kurtis Blow
's DJ (including a Madison Square Garden
performance opening for The Commodores). He was also writing songs and playing guitar
for some of Blow's tracks.
who later found fame as a solo artist but also was the Beastie Boys
touring DJ.
Davy DMX's last major mainstream project was as a member of the Run DMC project The Afros.
can be credited with the production and promotions of new artists.
Davy DMX and Kurtis Blow both contributed to the early development of sampling in Hip Hop in the early 1980s (1983).
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
of David Reeves, a figure in hip-hop music. His career began in his hometown of Queens
Queens
Queens is the easternmost of the five boroughs of New York City. The largest borough in area and the second-largest in population, it is coextensive with Queens County, an administrative division of New York state, in the United States....
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
as a DJ in the late 1970s. He is mostly known for his popular single "One for the Treble" released in 1984. This song was also included on the rap station in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is a 2002 open world action computer and video game developed by British games developer Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the second 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise and sixth original title overall...
.
Early 1980s
Davy DMX was a member of Orange KrushOrange Krush
Orange Krush is a branch of the registered student organization , Illini Pride, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In its current form, the Organization has two faces. First, the Orange Krush is the student cheering section for the University of Illinois men's basketball team...
along with Larry Smith
Larry Smith (producer)
Larry Smith is a pioneering African American musician and hip hop record producer. He is best known for his co-productions of Run-DMC's Run-D.M.C. and King of Rock and his solo production of Whodini's Escape and Back in Black .It is a measure of Smith's creative range that he could work...
. They are credited with a few singles in their own right such as "Action" (1981), But their chief credit was doing all the music for Run DMC's first two albums. Orange Krush are also credited on Lovebug Starski
Lovebug Starski
Lovebug Starski is an American MC, musician and record producer. He began his career as a record boy in 1971 as hip-hop first appeared in the Bronx, and he eventually became a DJ at the Disco Fever club in 1978.Starski recorded his first single, "Positive Life," on the Tayster record label in 1981...
's "You Gotta Believe" and Sweet G's "Games People Play", both on Fever 1983.
Davy DMX went on to replace DJ Run as Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow
Kurt Walker , better known by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper and record producer. He is one of the first commercially successful rappers and the first to sign with a major record label...
's DJ (including a Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
performance opening for The Commodores). He was also writing songs and playing guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
for some of Blow's tracks.
Late 1980s
Davy DMX later submitted Davy's Ride, an LP in 1987 at Def Jam. It featured a track called "Keep Your Distance" which featured DJ HurricaneDJ Hurricane
DJ Hurricane is a hip hop DJ, producer and rapper. He is known for his work as the Beastie Boys' DJ...
who later found fame as a solo artist but also was the Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
touring DJ.
Davy DMX's last major mainstream project was as a member of the Run DMC project The Afros.
Current
Currently Davy is the chairman of Street Credit Music Group diverse organization thatcan be credited with the production and promotions of new artists.
Davy DMX and Kurtis Blow both contributed to the early development of sampling in Hip Hop in the early 1980s (1983).
Credits
Davy DMX has produced for several prominent artists.- Wrote and produced Run DMC's "Pause", "Not Just Another Groove", co-produced "Beats to the Rhyme" and "Run's House", co-produced their album Tougher Than LeatherTougher Than LeatherTougher Than Leather is a 1988 studio album for American rap group Run–D.M.C. and a follow-up to their hit Raising Hell. While the new record did not maintain the same popularity as its predecessor, it obtained platinum status and spawned the favorites "Run's House" and "Mary, Mary" .Tougher Than...
- Produced Public Enemy's "Hit The Road Jack"
- Co-produced the Fat BoysThe Fat BoysThe Fat Boys are a successful African American hip-hop music trio from Brooklyn, New York City, that emerged in the early 1980s. Briefly, the group was known originally as the Disco 3.-Members:*Mark Morales a.k.a. "Prince Markie Dee"...
' "Hard Core Reggae", wrote "Jailhouse Rap", wrote and produced "Pump Me Up", produced The Fat Boys are Back LP - Wrote and produced Kurtis Blow's "If I Ruled the World", "Rockin", "Hello Baby", "AJ is Cool", "The Breaks", and "AJ Scratch Meets Davy D"
- Wrote Spoonie GeeSpoonie GeeSpoonie Gee is one of the earliest rap artists, and one of few rap artists to release records in the 1970s. He has been credited with originating the term 'hip hop' and some the themes in his music were precursors of Gangsta rap....
's "Big Beat" and "Street Girl" - Did some music with The Go! TeamThe Go! TeamThe Go! Team are a six-piece band from Brighton, England. They combine indie rock and garage rock with a mixture of blaxploitation and Bollywood soundtracks, double dutch chants, old school hip hop and distorted guitars similar to the style of Sonic Youth. Their songs are a mix of live...
External links
- [ Davy DMX] at Allmusic
- Davy DMX at OldSchoolHipHop.com
- Davy DMX Discography