I can’t be the only person in the world to look at the stage name of one of modern R&B’s premier lotharios and find myself only able to think of Glee’s Principle Figgins referring to Ke$ha as “Ke-dollar-sign-ha”, right?
It might stick out like a sore thumb but like the Foo Fighters before him, having an absurd stage name has only made the fact that Tyrone Griffin has risen above it and can be taken seriously for his talent and skill all the more impressive. Needless to say, it’s some serious talent and skill.
Beginning his musical career as a bassist in 2007, Griffin tried his hand at rapping in a number of groups and solo project but first came to true prominence as a producer. Most notably, he co-wrote and produced YG’s debut single “Toot It And Boot It” in 2010, his first taste at Billboard chart success.
After some solo releases he signed a major label contract with Atlantic Records in 2012, followed by another contract with Taylor Gang Records the following year. Since then he has gone from strength to strength, collaborating with everyone from new blood The Weeknd, established stars like label boss Wiz Khalifa, all the way up to bona fide legends like Rihanna.
To cap it off, this level of success has come without even a debut album to his name. His E.P’s, collaborations and mixtapes have made him the kind of name that most artists would kill to be, and even then, he’s got his best days far ahead of him. One to watch for sure.
There is no doubt that Ty Dolla $ign, real name Tyrone Griffin is one of the most intimidating performers in hip hop. The guy commands the whole stage from the moment he steps out with his huge stature, huge dreads and huge shades. The crowd does not quite know if to cheer or wait for further command as the rapper does not particularly show them much affection on appearance, instead jeering them with 'is that the best you got?'. This of course evokes even louder roars and only when the man himself deems this to be a suitable level of noise he allows his DJ to cue the bass rumblings of opener 'Lord Knows'.
He moves between rap and more of an R & B style throughout the night showing his vocal range well whilst he plays his debut EP 'Beach House 2' in full much to the delight of crowds. The earlier mix tape material goes over well with the underground fans but it is the finale of 'Or Nah' that really unifies the room and keeps everybody jumping to the very last verse.
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