Young Boy Tizzy does it because he loves it! Bursting onto the DMV’s growing hip hop scene in early 2007, Young Boy Tizzy (a.k.a. Dahvae Akers) is no newcomer to music. Penning his first song when he was only nine years old, the young artist started rapping for fun: “I wasn’t serious about rapping at first, but people kept telling me that I was good and I should pursue it…” Following this advice, the young rapper began to study Jay-Z, DMX, Jadakiss, T.I. and other renowned rappers in hopes of...
Young Boy Tizzy does it because he loves it! Bursting onto the DMV’s growing hip hop scene in early 2007, Young Boy Tizzy (a.k.a. Dahvae Akers) is no newcomer to music. Penning his first song when he was only nine years old, the young artist started rapping for fun: “I wasn’t serious about rapping at first, but people kept telling me that I was good and I should pursue it…” Following this advice, the young rapper began to study Jay-Z, DMX, Jadakiss, T.I. and other renowned rappers in hopes of learning how to be more lyrical. His homework paid off and by the age of 12, Young Boy Tizzy improved his rapping abilities and became a serious contender on the local rap scene. He is influenced by some of his favorite artists including T.I., Jay-Z, Young Jeezy and Wale, but Young Boy Tizzy definitely brings his own unique style to the game. With a swagger you’ve never seen before, complex lyrics and addictive beats, Young Boy Tizzy is on his way to becoming one of the legendary rappers of our time. While his music caters to a younger crowd, his ability to insert clever metaphors and switch up his wordplay appeals to an older fan base. His popularity is on the rise due, in part, to the success of his Young Boy Tizzy Mixxtape Vol.1 (10,000+ copies sold), guest appearances on the I Love DC Mixxtape (25,000+ copies sold), 42,000+ myspace profile views and 3,000+ music plays. Young Boy Tizzy remains focused and is GRINDING in every since of the word. So, be on the lookout for Young Boy Tizzy…one of the hottest artists to come out of the DMV. Booking Info: 202-683-0801
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