There's one word to describe Austin "The Kid Daytona" Donawa: "grindin'". Born in the ATL, raised in the Bronx, the rapper is on the move these days. He promoted his new mixtape, "Runnin' with the Bulls," recently at the New York's Cornerstone Agency.
The 28-year-old emcee named his latest project, "Runnin' with the Bulls," because he loves the professional basketball team, the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan was his superhero at the time. Also, Chicago natives love the aspiring MC. After his mid-west college tour ended, Daytona's manager, Jamal, told him, "You received a lot of love in the mid-west so you should dedicate the tape to Chi-town?" Daytona took heed to his manager's advice and the "Runnin' with the Bulls" idea was born.
"I came up with the Runnin' with the Bulls because I love the Bulls, they my team. Jordan and Pippen did their thang on the court. Jordan was the first person I looked up to for real. Recently, right before Christmas time, I went on a Midwest college tour and Chicago was one of the stops that we had made," said Daytona. "And I was surprised that a lot of Chicago artists came to my show. And receive the up-most love and respect from the crowd. And it's ill when someone like me is on the independent grind and people know my songs word for word, and requesting my song."
Once Daytona followed his manager's instincts, the first song released off the mixtape relates to basketball. Entitled "Sam Bowie," event-goers found it amusing, because Sam Bowie was the player that the Bulls took a chance on before M.J.
Many say that Bowie was "a wack n**** on the court and he wasn't nice," but Daytona says he sees a lot of Sam Bowie's come and go. However, in his case, he just wants to earn his credibility in the business. Daytona wanted everyone to know that his music is original and it's coming from a real place. Also, a well respected rapper in the industry, Jadakiss, recognized his "meaningful and truthful lyrics."
"When I was working with Jada on the Low project, it was cool because I was listening to this dude from the time I was in the seventh grade, and throughout high school, and adult life. And for him to know like what I meant; to quote my bars in my song, it was like an unreal feeling," said Daytona. " The record, "No Reason" has a lot of truth in it. I just want to hear the truth and conviction in my voice. Because some n***** will talk s*** and they don't know nothing about what they talking about. Everything that I'm giving you is real and everything I'm giving you is me."
Daytona collaborated with other rap artists on the mixtape including YP from Chicago, Chance the Rapper, GLC, Broadway, and Naledge & J Dot Trife. Standout tracks from the project includes "Dreamin' and "Blue & Cream" with YP. Wu Tung Clan member, Raekwon, influenced him to write the "Blue &Cream" song due to the C.R.E.A.M acronym (Cash Rules Everything Around Me.)
Besides music, Daytona is also promoting his clothing line, "Space Monkeys," in Europe.
The Kid Daytona made it clear to everyone that his journey as an artist is just beginning! He wants to have the "cream of the crop." He already has the hunger and drive to be successful. Daytona's unique sound will continue to attract listeners as he evolves as an artist.
The Kid Daytona has arrived! The Bronx-born rapper, who’s been on the scene since 2010, is finally making some serious waves with his signature blend of hip hop and R&B. His latest project Real Music showcases a unique sound that fuses together elements from all genres to create something truly special. Now he’s stepping out into the spotlight and sharing his story for fans everywhere. Let’s take a deeper look at what makes The Kid Daytona so remarkable – starting with an exciting recap of his journey so far.
This rising star has come up through the ranks quickly in recent years, building an impressive fan base along the way. He first gained traction when he released “Real” back in 2017, which blew away audiences around the world. Since then, he’s gone on to release two full projects: Black Rose Garden (2018) and Real Music (2020). Both critically acclaimed albums showcase his versatility as both a singer and songwriter and prove that there is no stopping him now.
From sampling classic soul records to crafting ambitious concepts, The Kid Daytona is definitely one artist worth keeping tabs on. So if you haven’t already gotten familiar with this inspiring talent yet, then it’s time to catch up! We’ve put together everything you need to know about his journey so far – read on for our complete RECAP of The Kid Daytona Steps on The Scene with “Real” Music & Talks New Project!
Overview Of Kid Daytona’s Musical Career
Kid Daytona has been a staple of the New York rap scene for over a decade. He first began to make waves with his 2009 mixtape, The Intermission, which showcased his unique blend of lyrical dexterity and infectious beats. Since then, Kid Daytona has released several more critically acclaimed projects including Still Moving in 2011, Born Rich & Famous in 2014, and most recently Real on 2018’s King of the Late Night Hours EP. His music is known for its honest storytelling and clever wordplay that often touches upon topics like love, loss, ambition, and identity.
Throughout his career he has collaborated with some of hip-hop’s biggest names such as Nas, Jadakiss, Pusha T, Ghostface Killah and many others. In addition to being an artist himself, he also serves as A&R for Good Music/Def Jam Records where he helps nurture talent from all across the world.
Now Kid Daytona is back again with another project titled “Real”. On this new release he continues to explore themes of self-reflection while speaking on the realities of navigating through life’s obstacles. With his own signature sound production accompanying him throughout the album’s 11 tracks it looks like fans are in store for yet another captivating effort from the talented emcee.
Highlights From His Latest Project
Kid Daytona’s latest project, Real, is an ode to self-reflection and growth. On tracks like “Ain’t Nothin Like Me” and “Gone Too Far”, Kid Daytona reflects on his journey thus far as a rapper and musician while also showcasing his lyrical prowess. He speaks candidly about the struggles of maintaining success in the music industry with bars like “I can feel the pressure, trying to stay afloat/But I won’t sink if you give me a boat”.
In addition to his introspective lyrics, fans will be happy to hear that Kid Daytona has stepped up his production game for this album. His beats are more layered than ever before by incorporating elements from boom bap rap and contemporary trap sounds. This gives the record an eclectic yet cohesive soundscape tailored specifically to match his cadences perfectly.
Ultimately, what makes this album so special is how Kid Daytona seamlessly combines both old school and new school vibes into one distinctively original project. Whether it be through clever wordplay or creative production choices, he has created something truly special here that will surely resonate with hip hop heads all over the world.
Conclusion
I’ve been a fan of Kid Daytona for years, and it’s so exciting to see him continue to make great music. His latest project is no exception; he has some amazing tracks that showcase his skill as an artist. He talks about the importance of making real music and how he wants to stay true to himself.
Kid Daytona is here to stay, and I’m sure we’ll be hearing more from him in the future. It’s inspiring to see someone who knows what they want out of their career and isn’t afraid to take risks. No matter where his journey takes him next, I’m sure he will always remain dedicated to creating authentic music.
It’s clear that Kid Daytona puts passion into everything he does, which makes me appreciate his work even more. I can’t wait to hear what else he comes up with!
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