Damani Inks Deal With Sony Urban For New Album!

[Nima - Dubcnn.com]

Official Press Release: Emerging West Coast rapper Damani has signed with My Block/Sony Urban Music, who will release the young artist's first full-length album.

An Inglewood native, Damani is pioneering a new approach to West Coast rap, breaking musical and lyrical boundaries as a dominant force in the current Los Angeles hip-hop scene. An in-demand MC in local hip-hop clubs, Damani began to draw airplay on major LA radio stations -- including serious BDS spins on Power 105.9 and K Day 93.5 -- with tracks like "Inglewood" and "Gotta Stay Paid."

Raised on the streets of LA, Damani was determined to develop a sound and style that would transform the LA hip-hop world. Toward that goal, he released his breakout mix-tape, "Congratulations Playa," hosted DJs Reflex and Skee, which made him one of the most sought-after artists on the West Coast.

As admiration for his skills grew in the local rap community, Damani earned the respect of a number of West Coast rap pioneers, whose work had first inspired him to go into music, including Dr. Dre, Mel Man, and his biggest influence, Snoop Dogg, who called Damani an artist "….I could pass the torch to and watch it burn."

"Damani is an important new voice in West Coast hip-hop, combining the truth and soul of the streets with hypnotic rhythms and an incredible musical sophistication," said Lisa Ellis, President, Sony Urban Music. "Sony Urban is proud to welcome him to our label family and look forward to working with him in creating a new chapter in hip-hop history."

"Damani brings a new perspective to West Coast hip-hop," said Kawan "KP" Prather, Executive Vice President, A&R, Sony Urban Music. "As much as he was born and raised in Inglewood and has the respect of the streets, he has also seen other parts of the world. And he's able to let people know, through his music, that it's ok to represent your hood, but it's also great to experience as much life as possible. To me, that's gangsta, for real."

We will keep you updated on everything surrounding Damani. Incase you missed his mixtape "Congratulations, Playa", which he had available for download, check it out now below:

Damani - Congratulations Playa (Mixtape)

[Lil Jay]

About time!

[maudizzle]

Cool.

I guess this explains why he is featured on that Christmas album from Mary Mary.

[d-nice]

Congrats to Damani, he is dope, so I hope Sony will do some actual promotion for him.

[djkoast]

Props to Damani.  Glad to see him get a deal.  When I saw him at the Envy Expo he was DOPE!

Btw, Dj Skee is the best westcoast mixtape DJ in the game.  Warrior is a close second but between Crooked I, Game, Crazy Tunes, and Damani...skee has it locked.

[Rud]

yup this is such dope news, word is sony have laid out the red carpet on this one, great contract, promo on deck, the works! everyone needs to support this!

[Soopafly]

big props and much respect to damani .. well overdue .. so sony now has G Malone and Damani from the west .. thats a good look

[eazye]

Congrats to Damani, he is dope, so I hope Sony will do some actual promotion for him.

[Tha G In Deee]

Great to hear about this, he definitely earned it & I hope it gets him & Westurn Union some exposure...

[Active Ingredient]

boo yah

[Lil Jay]

big props and much respect to damani .. well overdue .. so sony now has G Malone and Damani from the west .. thats a good look

there's actually a 3rd West Coast rapper that just signed to Sony.. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the exclusive. Dubcc is not as familiar with him like they are with Glasses and Damani, but believe me they will learn about him soon enough!

[TOOTHBRUSH]

man west coast cats are starting to sign majors lately.  I really think things might begin to take off soon

[Lucc]

Congrats Playa!

[Lunatic]

Congrats to Damani. Haven't heard much from him, but the shit I did hear wasn't half bad. I support any west coast rapper, gettin himself on a major, and tryna get some mainstream exposure. Congrats agian, Damani.

[soopadoopaflykid]

looks like Sony is the next place to blow up west coast acts....first G Malone and now Damani!!!