"Calgary Urban scene in its Infancy?!" D.O.M of DnD | Y-YYC S5E2

On this episode, meet with D.O.M of DnD (@dndeerecordsmmxx), a Calgary rapper who has been writing for a decade. They cover wide range of topicsThe origin of his artist name, growing up in French immersion, learning to write on beat during COVID, mental health, autism and the songs that pulled him back. From a the J. Cole album debate to the Calgary artists he follows or losing his voice on stage at Ship Hop and whether Drake writes his own lyrics, learn more from the eager up and coming artist. is Calgary's hip hop scene is still in its infancy? Follow D.O.M of DnD: @dndeerecordsmmxx — YYYC — Uncovering Talent Shaping Calgary Urban Identity. A YYC Records show. **Chapters** 0:00 Cold open: does Drake write his own lyrics? 0:33 D.O.M of DnD walks in for episode two 1:29 How D.O.M of DnD got his name 2:27 Born and raised in Calgary, and St. Mary's French immersion 2:55 Speaking French on camera, and code-switching in Calgary 4:28 Havoc, Krizz Kalico, and how beat-feature packs actually work 11:23 COVID, r/makinghiphop, and learning to write on beat 14:59 Mental health, autism, and the songs that helped him back 21:33 "Devil Z", and the cursed Nissan from Wangan Midnight 23:42 Writer's block, and the J. Cole album debate — Born Sinner vs. The Fall Off 27:36 Calgary artists he follows: Finesse, Halfcut, and Tribe Beats 30:14 Ship Hop, losing his voice, and learning stage presence at 3rd Verse 33:39 The Buzz — rapid fire 36:00 Does Drake write his own lyrics? The Quentin Miller debate 37:45 Passing the baton to Estedon of Hustle Media 38:29 Why Calgary's hip hop scene is still in its infancy 39:38 Fresh Out the Trap, the open mic for Calgary's new school 40:17 Where to find D.O.M of DnD, and the Splinter Faction feature. The opinions expressed in these interviews are not necessarily those of YYC Records and its subsidiaries. #YYYC #Calgary #CalgaryHipHop #Podcast #Rap