BIOGRAPHY
D'Wyze
D'Angelo "D’Wyze" Smith, the Oakland maestro and CEO of 55th Hill Records, is the epitome of a hip-hop renaissance man. From penning lyrics to laying down beats, from mixing tracks to crafting visuals, D’Wyze doesn't just make music—he lives it. His collaborations are legendary, his solo work, a testament to his journey through life's roles—from a street-savvy artist to a family man with a message.
Rocketing onto the scene with The B.U.M.S and their hit "Elevation (Free My Mind)," D’Wyze became a cornerstone of Bay Area rap. The duo's album "Lyfe ‘n’ Tyme" remains a milestone in hip-hop, celebrated for its lyrical depth and velvety rhythms. D’Wyze's music isn't just heard; it's felt—a cultural imprint on the West Coast soundscape.
Today, D’Wyze's beats are as fresh as ever, collaborating with JDP's Aul Purpis and Phantasm to fuse styles and shake the industry. His solo vibe hits harder, unapologetically bold, mirroring his growth as an artist and patriarch. D’Wyze's legacy? A blend of fierce love for his craft, his kin, and the streets that made him—a true hip-hop luminary.
The B.U.M.s
The B.U.M.S. (an acronym of Brothas Unda Madness) are a hip hop duo from Oakland, California consisting of rappers D'Wyze and E-Vocalist. The two made their debut in 1994 with the single "Elevation (Free My Mind)" and released their critically acclaimed debut album, Lyfe 'N' Tyme the following year.
JDP
Phantasm, Aul Purpis, D'Wyze
REAL ONES
"Hip Hop heavyweights D'Wyze, Aul Purpis, Phantasm, and Sadat-X link up to deliver a monstrosity of raw Hip Hop in "Real Ones." The dramatic blend of gritty and boom-bap cadences with heavy bass and striking drums is sure to have Hip Hop heads feigning for more.
In full beast mode, this dominant threat is bringing the noise straight through the neighborhood. Noise brimming with that real Hip Hop sh*t that lasts and gets you out your seat. "Hip Hop sounds so good but your ears is not ready, I don't know, I'd rather f*ck with the real ones cause the flow is so steady, so here we go."
Not intended for the weak at heart, "Real Ones" is packed with cutthroat, in your face lyricism. As they say, there goes the neighborhood..." -MRCNN HIP HOP
