Essentials: DyMe-A-DuZiN

As one of Phony Ppl’s front men, a Pro Era associate, and a solo MC, DyMe-A-DuZiN has all the makings of a successful artist. After landing a major recording contract at the tender age of 19, the 20-year-old rapper shows no signs of slowing up. Like his peers, namely Joey Bada$$ and the late great Capital Steez, DyMe-A-DuZiN’s flow is a collage of the truly great ones before it. In many ways, he acknowledges this, giving credit in his lyrics to the solid foundation laid before him. DyMe’s composure and maturity, especially given his age, is unparalleled. This is even reflected in his apparel choices; the rapper is well-versed in Cottes D’armes, All Saints, Christian Lacroix, and a variety of other brands. Like his rhymes, DyMe-A-DuZiN has taste beyond his years, yet in classic New York fashion, also keeps it contemporary. Check out his HYPETRAK-premiered mixtape, A Portrait of Donnovan,  here.