Bio

Born June 18, 1982 Dwayne Shamarr Henderson displayed an affinity for musical talent early on. Raised in Kingston New York Dwayne DYMEZ Henderson, was fortunate enough to be exposed to both the flashing lights of NYC as well as the demand for loyalty and street smarts his home life presented for him. The focused and driven individual was a founding member of \"LIASON\" and began performing in local talent shows. At the young age of 14 DYMEZ began working with fellow local artist Cezar on his first studio output entitled ‘Main Event’. The aspiring rapper began beating the concrete working tirelessly to distribute the album locally and creating a strong buzz for himself. Dymez’ first taste of mainstream success came when he was asked to lay a verse on a remix of Ashanti’s “Baby, Baby, Baby” by Ruff Ryders affiliate label Money Train and solidified DYMEZ as one of the area’s best rappers. In 2000 the larger than life DYMEZ moved to San Jose, California to pursue his dream. It was here he linked with producer and Atlanta native ‘Plex’ and recorded 6 underground albums which were critically acclaimed in the Bay Area. DYMEZ received a call from San Jose based ‘Diamond Jim’ who wanted to feature DYMEZ on his newly formed record label “Frontline Music Productions.” During his tenure with Frontline Music, DYMEZ opened up for major artists of the likes of Andre “Dre Dogg” Nikatina, KRS-1, Planet Asia, and D-12’s Proof (R.I.P) as well as recorded material for Frontline Music’s compilation album “Group Therapy Vol. 1” which hit stores in 2004. DYMEZ soon outgrew the smaller Frontline Music Productions firm and seized the opportunity to move on to Merced, CA and began recording with independent label MI Records based out of Fresno, California for a one album deal in 2006. DYMEZ performed throughout the Fresno area building his fan base and his brand. Through his own hard work publicizing the underground community highly anticipated the release of his album “Ask About Me” in early 2007 Unfortunately for DYMEZ and the music community the release of the album never occurred due to financial difficulties. Not to be discouraged DYMEZ utilized the deal gone wrong to open the door to host a local TV show called MI Fame on Fresno KAIL channel 53. Learning, networking, and taking all he could from the SO. CAL rap scene, in 2008 DYMEZ packed up and relocated to Philadelphia, PA to work on a new mix tape titled “I’m That Deal, Vol. 1.” The mix tape earned him respect in Philly’s rap scene, and allowed him to hook up with Bronx native, Harlem raised Sheen Grizzly. DYMEZ and Sheen Grizzly formed the group “2 Much” and worked industriously to drop their own mix tape titled “Pick Your Poison” This album stimulated even more buzz among Philadelphia’s rap artists, DJ’s and most importantly the fans. After some success as “2 Much” a year later the group voted to change their name to “D n G” and established an LLC under the name BROLIC Group. Their debut album “Big Risk, Big Reward” is still in the making but songs off the “Pick Your Poison” album have received continuous radio play from 100.3 The Beat’s DJ JAY SKI, furthering DYMEZ’s place in the Philadelphia rap scene. DYMEZ later released his solo project “M.I.N.E.” (Music is not enough) which can be found on datpiff.com. DYMEZ is currently receiving considerable airplay from NYC online DJ Tommy Gunn during his Mix Master Hour. He has landed an interview with AT Magazine. In addition to multiple performance dates he has recently released a project under “Black Crown Society” entitled “Pardon My Back” hosted by Dip Set’s own DJ Moe Sticky, which can be found on datpiff.com. Since “Pardon My Back” DYMEZ has been performing in places such as Club Fluid and the Arts Garage in his new hometown, Philadelphia Pa. Also still keeping his name out in NY doing radio appearances with Coco “Just Gimme the Mic” in the Bronx. DYMEZ is currently working on a collaborative mixtape with Philly artist Code Red and booking local and national performances through afton philadelphia. For more access to interviews and live performances check out: www.justgimmethemic.com. \"Stackin plenty Paper\" ft DYMEZ and Fort Knox: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRZWzqmP8Gw FIND DYMEZ: Magazine feature: http://www.alwayztherro.com/2010/05/31/dymez-hustling-hard-in-south-philly/ Social Networks/Websites: www.facebook.com/itsdymez www.facebook.com/iamdymez (Fan page) twitter@iamdymez Instagram @iamdymez MUSIC sites: http://www.showcaseyourmusic.com/DYMEZ http://www.musicfast.com/itsdymez Soundcloud.com/Dymez618 www.datpiff.com/DYMEZ-Pardon-My-Back-mixtape.360350. html Videos: http://www.youtube.com/casanova3ny http://www.datpiff.com/DYMEZ-Mine-music-Is-Not-Enough-mixtape.164934.html