Dylan Dili
New York, New York
Dylan Dili
New York, New York
Dylan DilinJah is a Caribbean Hip Hop artist, executive producer, and philanthropist. Raised in Brooklyn, NY he was sent to Grenada in the West Indies at 13 because of the gang influences in brooklyn and to get his life together and focus for the future. Already writing music at the age of 10, when he moved to Grenada he became a DJ/reggae selector at 16 and later on devoted his passion and energy into being an artist. In 2002 Dylan auditioned along with 40,000 others for the reality show on MTV titled "Making The Band" spearheaded by Hip Hop mogul P.Diddy. Dylan was chosen to be a part of the group called "Da Band" and was known as the rebel and Caribbean Hip Hop artist for the certified Platinum group. The show was watched by over 50 million viewers and Dylan appeared on many publications. Vibe, XXL, Source, MTV awards, American Music Awards shows, The View, Soul Train, 106 and Park to name a few. The infamous comedian Dave Chappelle also went on to do a comedy skit on the group highlighting Dylan as 5 top rappers. After the group parted ways, Dylan toured the Caribbean and stayed in the studio without any days off.
Focused on changing industry and public perceptions about himself, he decided to redirect his energies and creating the rebranded Carribean hip hop artist, "Dylan Dili". He is hoping to shake the chains of his previous reality television persona and make a real impact on the world through musical and charitable efforts.
Year after year releasing various mixtapes, videos and performing in venues across the globe, Dylan is again ready to shake up the music industry with new music and projects. As a budding actor, Dylan Dili Is working on an upcoming film called, "Brooklyn Bred" produced by Tionna Smalls and Angela Yee.
One of his many goals is for his true talent to be recognized. He vows to touch the world's heart with honest real music, carrying true lyricism and a great vibe. You wanted the best you got the best-Dylan Dili