nem⋅e⋅sis [nem-uh-sis]
–noun, plural -ses
1. something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.
ex. That elegant motherfucker proved to be my nemesis.
2. an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.
3. an agent or act of retribution or punishment.
What else can a man do besides what he's meant to? That question can readily be answered by 23 year old hip-hop emcee/beatmaker, DNA [an acronym for 'Da Nemesis Attraction'].
"Every human being has a divine purpose in life," the young rapper states, "and my purpose, my reason for being here on this planet, is to SHOCK you.to, to shock you into immediately believing that someone so determined, with yet so little to work with, can reach you in ways you never dreamed of being reached through the art of music."
Since DNA first broke onto the local hip-hop scene back in 2000, he has amassed quite a collection of written and productive works, including 6 solo albums, 2 solo EP releases, a duo album with MC Catalyst, not to mention a handful of mixtapes and freestyle sessions - all this by the age of 20.
DNA has also made his rounds when it comes to live performances, and has done shows in many cities, including Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, Truro, Halifax, Sackville, and Cape Breton, etc.
Radio play has also been well-received throughout the years. DNA's 2007 hit single "The North Side" took campus radio stations by storm across the entire country. The song has since been used in a couple of short films, theme songs, and played at nightclubs all over New Brunswick, adding to DNA's ever-growing fanbase.
In February 2008, DNA was nominated for an ECMA [East Coast Music Award] Award, under the category "Urban Single Track Recording of the Year" for the song Take You Out (featuring Catalyst).
Writing/recording aside, DNA has been producing and making hip-hop beats for almost a decade. He's made beats for artists such as Al Boogie, Markit, Sheist, Boy-ill, Tommy Jules, Andrew LIVE, B-Noq, etc. His sample-based boom-bap style is at times reminiscent of Large Pro or an early Pete Rock; other times the beats hit smooth like Nicolay, or Khrysis even.but no matter what comparison might be made, there's no question that DNA's beat production stands alone second-to-none but a select few in the Maritimes.
Check out some of DNA's production here:www.myspace.com/dnizzleproductizzles
"I wasn't made to do music," he says in all seriousness. "Music was made to be done by me. So it must be done. LET THE SHOW GO ON!"
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For any questions, or inquiries concerning the purchase of beats or ghostwriting, you can
Contact DNA: danemesisattraction@gmail.com
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DNA & Monark - Live @ Nicky Zee's Pt. I ["The One"]
DNA & Monark - Live @ Nicky Zee's Pt. II ["I Gotcha Back RMX"]
DNA vs. White (MC Battle) - [Halifax DJ Olympics '05]
HIP HOP AIN'T DEAD. IT LIVES IN THE NORTH.
