East London wordsmith with over one million total organic streams on spotify. positive acclaim from the likes of EarMilk, I am HipHop Magazine, Word is Bond, GigSlutz and more with radio support From Kiss, BBC 1xtra and BBC Radio 6 via BBC Introducing, Pyro, Soho, Itch, Rinse & more. I rap really well. Google me via : D.Tail Raps for more info.
i began as a writer and performer on the spoken word scene from 2005 upwards along with Rapping and making music.
My proccess goes as such :
You tell me exactly what it is you want the song to be about (It can be auto biographical for example), i will provide you with a fully recorded reference track over a reference beat/production of your choice.
Ive written for and performed with YouPress on several Events, Music Albums and Live Theatre including : Remember Srebrenica (i wrote and performed on the album and on the live theatre adaptation) , Our Voice, & more
Ive also been active in the UK HipHop and Grime scene releasing and appearing on records with many high profile acts such as Royce Da 5'9, Joel Ortiz, Ras Kass,Tanya Lacey, Grim sickers, Awate, Lady Lykez, TheyCallMeRaptor, Temptress, Blizzard, Manga St.Hilaire, Harry Shotta & More
With praise coming from Legends such as TY, Sway Dasafo, Mudd Family (Mongo, SkinnyMan), DJ Numbers Man FKA 279, Wiley, Lady Leshurr, Young RJ (of Slum Village), Speech (of Arrested Development), Kojey Radical, Nappa & More
I specialize in outrageously good rap songs both for the enthusiastic underground fan and casual listener alike. You will never be short of Bars.
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
Credits
Languages
- English
Interview with D.Tail
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Im proud of all my works. From my work on Baishe Kings projects such as "Fe Puss" "Cheese" & "Boombap" to my helping on The Britizen Kane (self titled) LP, ANTI season one, Pancakes & Message in a bottle (both with Marley D) U Cant Say That (with Turkish Dcypha), Beast Mode, My Zone (with BGR Miss R Lee), All.MighT (with Noma) & ODG (with 23Taish) Im really proud of "Remembering Srebrenica" with the YouPress gang...its not often i got a chance to flex my acting chops along with writing and performing so thats up there for sure...
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Several bits & bobs including an album.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Turkish Dcypha Will make your album sound GODLIKE.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. And why not?
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Strong cadence Quick delivery Refrence track within 24 hours. Top tier lyricism. Guidance on how to release it should you require.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The creating and crafting that goes into making an album special is by far my favourite part. I can create and listen to music all day.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: I get asked if im working on new music all the time...to which i reply...yes
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That i practice mediation under a waterfall to write my lyrics.....its not that deep
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What type of record would you like us to create?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Know what your after. It speeds the process up a great deal.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: See...this is the thing...on a desert island im to assume their will be no plug sockets or electricity even...so...i guess ill bring stuff that doesnt require those things right? A note pad, a pen, a laptop (while it has juice left), my mic/soundcard & headphones..... Actually...scratch that...id bring my copies of Sgt.Peppers Lonely hearts club band & Abbey road by The Beatles and STUDY the artwork for clues...that should keep me busy or at the very least sane enough to carry on...
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started in 2005, doing open mics & poetry slams before starting to record my material and perform it at shows. My path is as an artist. Ive been releasing music on streaming platforms steadily since 2016 where ive continued to put music out and grow my audience naturally. Its some what of a slow burn, but everything adds up and ive literally grown as an artist who had 50 monthly listeners to one with a song that has 600,000 streams with thousands of monthly listeners...the journey continues.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style has been described as super duper lyrical and mysterious yet calm by others...to me...its a mish mash of all my favourite parts from all my favourite artists with the twist being the uniqueness in my delivery...which is both very minimal and effortless while doing the MOST at the same time.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: This is a hard one...theres so many. Ideally id like to be on a song with Little Simz.. Che lingo is another one. Gorillaz, Free The Nationals, N.E.R.D is a dream collab. I like what Ghetts has been doing with his recent albums, Kano for sure! Urmmm...im REALLY into this Band "Chicano Batman" right now...so yeah...if your reading this...Bardo or Eduardo or Carlos...get in touch guys lets do this!!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always practice to the point of perfection before recording. Always check levels before recording, try and avoid any background noise where possible.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Alternative Rap UNDERGROUND Hip Hop Grime Jazz Rap Trap Neo Soul Spoken word ....honestly its almost often always rap.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I rap really well. So id have to give it to my pen game in all honesty.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Charisima, unmatched cadence, STRONG lyrics, guidance (i will work with you together to bring your vision to life) and tips on how to put it out if required.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: For myself? I write, i capture a feeling, i record the idea over the music of my choice. Send it off to get mixed. Repeat. I provide all this for clients minus the mixing and mastering part
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a very basic home studio set up. A Tower Mac console with built in logic, A scarllet solo sound card, Microphone with stand and popshield, headphones & fostex speakers.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I grew up on OutKast, Early Eminem, Dizzee Rascal, Wiley, Kano, Sway Dasafo, Lauryn Hill, A tribe called quest, De La Soul, MF DOOM, J Dilla & Slum Village, TY, Roots Manuva, SkinnyMan, Prince, Michael Jackson and Lots of video game/anime soundtracks..like Final Fantasy 7, Sonic Adventure 2, Cowboy Bebop & many more...
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I provide additional writing and vocal performances for artists & poets. I will write and record a reference track for you based on a concept of your choice.
- Madvillain
- Little Simz
- Ghetts
