Dantley is One of the Mid-West's Hottest up and coming Hip-Hop artist. One half of the Group, The D-Boyz, Dantley has been in the game since 1999 when he dropped his first recorded verse, but Hip-Hop has been a part of his life since long before that. The son of a local legend, the D.J. Known as Doc Rock, Dantley can be heard at the ripe old age of 6, rapping on his father's mixtapes. He did this until 1993 when his father was Murdered. Devistated by the death of his mentor and father Dantley left Music alone until 1997 when he entered High School, where he then started rapping at the request of Friends at Party's where he would make his way around the room spitting a rhyme about everyone in attendance. This was such a Hit that he decided to take things a step further and Record songs to be played at Party's. He hasn't stopped makin good music since. In 2001 Dantley joined J-Son and D-Folkz to form the Group C.C.A. The Cash Click Affiliates. The Groups unreleased material is the stuff of legend in the 417 Area. The Group dismantled due to personal reasons in 2003. This didn't stop any of its members from Making Hot music. Known for his slick word play and metaphors, Dantley went on to win many Freestyle contests. Including the Up In Smoke Tour Freestyle Battle in Dallas Tx in 2001, and many more locally since. In 2004 he set the Record on Local Radio Station Q107 by dismantling the competition for TEN weeks straight. This prompted local Hip Hip label Bal-Hed Ent to take a Financial interest in Dantley. Shortly after hooking up with The Ent. Dantley and groupmate J-Son dropped there first Album "The Takeover" becoming the First Hip Hop group in the Joplin area to PROFESSIONALLY record an album. "I learned the In's and Out's of the Game from Bal-Hed" Dantley said, "You know, what to do as well as what not to do." In 2005, due to creative differences, Dantley left Bal-Hed Ent and formed His Own Label, Doc Rock Rock Music, Bringing J-Son along with him to serve as the Labels President. Doc Rock Music has since become the most Powerful and Well Known Label in the Area, Signing the Most Talented Artists and Producer in SouthWest Mo. In 2006 The D-Boyz dropped their Sophomore Album, "The TakeOver", this album has sold 3000 copies since it was released In Aug 2006. Both Dantley and J-Son are now in the Studio hard at work on there Solo Debuts with Production from Doc Rock Music's own Lil Z, 808 Productions, and Out To Get It Records D-Folkz. The D-Boyz have also reunited with D-Folkz to record The 417 Connect Mobb Mixtape. The Buzz around this Mixtape is Incredible. With several Number 1 songs on local radio under there belt Dantley and J-Son are Destined to take things to the Next level. Due to the the increase in the Demand of there Music, they are now in search of a Distribution Deal. Dantley insures the Public that he is just gettin started, If you are and Artist looking for a label to make your Music, A place where you have FULL creative control, contact, or send Demo's to Dantley at [email protected]. Also if you are interested in the Distribution of Doc Rock Music's Artists contact the same e-mail. Stay tuned 2007 is the Year of Doc Rock Music.....
