Sugarhill Ddot Explained
Sugarhill Ddot |
Birth Name: | Darrian Jimenez |
Alias: | Ddot[1] |
Birth Place: | Harlem, New York City, U.S. |
Years Active: | 2021present |
Darrian Jimenez (born March 8, 2008), known professionally as Sugarhill Ddot, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Harlem, New York City, he rose to fame with the release of his breakout singles "I Wanna Love You" and "Stop Cappin" in 2022.[2] Following his rise to fame, Ddot signed a recording contract with Priority Records in March 2023. He released his debut mixtape, 1st Side of the Story, in April 2023. He then released his debut album, 2 Sides of the Story, on August 2, 2024.
Early life
Darrian Jimenez was born on March 8, 2008, in Harlem, New York City.[3] He grew up living with his paternal grandmother. "I was more grown," he recalled. “I was primarily raised by my grandma. I always lived in her houses; whenever I moved, the property belonged to her. I shared meals with her, and if I had lived with my parents, it wouldn't have lasted.”[4] Growing up as a rapper, he drew inspirations from Canadian rapper Drake and American rapper Lil Durk.[5] [6]
Career
20212023: Career beginnings and record deal
Sugarhill Ddot's music career first began when he and his childhood friends started practicing songs and freestyles.[7] In 2021, he took his music career seriously and released his debut single "Too Tact" on March 27, 2022, which featured fellow New York rappers DD Osama and the late Notti Osama.[8] In September, Ddot released several singles: "Stop Cappin", "Reality", "Real Facts", "Move It", and his breakout single "I Wanna Love You", which sampled Akon's 2006 hit of the same name. In 2022, Ddot released multiple singles.[9]
In 2023, he signed a recording deal with Priority Records[10] [11] and released his debut mixtape, 1st Side of the Story, on April 1.[12] On April 14, 2023, Ddot released the single "Let Ha Go", accompanied by a music video on April 30.[13] Later, he collaborated with rapper DD Osama on "40s n 9s" from the album Here 2 Stay, which samples Ne-Yo's 2005 classic "So Sick", in May 2023.[14]
In June, Sugarhill Ddot was featured on Big Steppaa's single "Spinnin".[15] He then released "3AM in the Yams" featuring Luh Tyler on July 28.[16] Additionally, he released "Make A Mess" on August 11 and "Shake It" on August 25.[17] Sugarhill released "Stressed Out" on September 25.[18] The following month, he dropped "My Baby" in November.[19] On December 15, he released "Spinnin' (Pt. 2)", featuring Big Steppaa.[20] [21] Just five days later, on December 20, he was featured on DD Osama's single "Baby Wait".[22]
2024present: 2 Sides of the Story
Ddot celebrated his birthday on March 8, 2024, with the release of his single "Outside".[23] Sugarhill Ddot performed alongside DD Osama at the 2024 Rolling Loud California festival on March 15, 2024, in Inglewood, California.[24] He continued his musical momentum with "Tweakin" on April 12[25] and "Like This" on May 24.[26] On August 2, 2024, Ddot unveiled his first studio album, 2 Sides of the Story, featuring guest appearances from Hunxho, the late PnB Rock, Skilla Baby, Star Bandz, BBG Steppaa, and Luh Tyler.[27]
Discography
Extended plays
Mixtapes
Albums
Notes and References
- Web site: Harold Alcantara. November 11, 2023 . Bronx Drill Music Scene: The Rise of Sugarhill Ddot AKA Ddot. November 1, 2024 . Hit Daily. en.
- Joey . Ech . October 26, 2024 . The Break Presents – Sugarhill Ddot . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240329213009/https://www.xxlmag.com/sugarhill-ddot-interview-the-break/ . 29 March 2024 . March 29, 2024 . XXL.
- Web site: Aaron . Williams . October 5, 2023 . Who Is Sugarhill Ddot? Here's What To Know About The New York Rapper . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240329213015/https://uproxx.com/music/who-is-sugarhill-ddot/ . March 29, 2024 . March 29, 2024 . . en.
- Web site: Chuck Creekmur. August 2, 2024 . Harlem Rapper SugarHill DDot Reveals How He Will Survive The Streets And Rise Into Superstardom. November 1, 2024 . All Hip Hop. en.
- Web site: Kai . Acevedo . May 20, 2023 . Is Sugarhill Ddot One To Watch? Drake, Meek Mill And Lil Durk Think So . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240331123212/https://www.one37pm.com/music/sugarhill-ddot-interview . March 31, 2024 . March 31, 2024 . . en.
- Web site: Thomas Galindo. December 1, 2022 . SugarHill DDot: New York teen leads in drill's new regime. November 1, 2024 . OGM. en.
- Web site: Rose . Jordan . July 6, 2023 . The Fusion of Jersey Club and New York Drill Will Be The Sound of The Summer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401075319/https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-rose/the-fusion-of-jersey-club-and-new-york-drill-will-be-the . April 1, 2024 . April 6, 2024 . . en.
- One West Staff . November 20, 2023 . Sugarhill Ddot represents the current sound of New York City . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240331130735/https://onewestmagazine.com/magazine/2023/11/20/sugarhill-ddot-represents-a-key-link-in-the-chain-that-stretches-back-to-rappers-delight-by-reflecting-the-current-sound-of-new-york-city/ . March 31, 2024 . March 31, 2024 . One West Magazine . en.
- Kyle Dennis. Michael Sapobara. May 29, 2024 . R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Sugarhill Ddot. November 1, 2024 . Billboard . en.
- Web site: March 23, 2023 . TEEN DRILL-RAPPER SUGARHILL DDOT SIGNS TO PRIORITY RECORDS . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240329213014/https://www.musicconnection.com/teen-drill-rapper-sugarhill-ddot-signs-to-priority-records/ . March 29, 2024 . March 29, 2024 . . en.
- Carl . Lamarre . March 24, 2023 . Fifteen-Year-Old Drill Star Sugarhill Ddot Signs With Priority Records . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240329213008/https://www.billboard.com/pro/hip-hop-label-priority-records-signs-15-year-old-rapper-sugarhill-ddot/ . March 29, 2024 . March 29, 2024 . Billboard.
- Web site: Peter Matthew . April 3, 2023 . Sugarhill Ddot releases his debut mixtape 1st Side of the Story. November 1, 2024 . Top Mixtapes . en.
- Web site: Harley . Tharp . April 30, 2023 . Sugarhill Ddot celebrates his wins in new visual for "Let Ha Go" [VIDEO] ]. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240329212552/https://earmilk.com/2023/04/28/sugarhill-ddot-celebrates-his-wins-in-new-visual-for-let-ha-go-video/ . March 29, 2024 . March 29, 2024 . . en.
- Web site: Alphonse . Pierre . 25 May 2023 . Here 2 Stay . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240123004444/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/dd-osama-here-2-stay/ . January 23, 2024 . 7 April 2024 . Pitchfork.
- Web site: Michael Major . June 9, 2023 . BBG Steppaa & Sugarhill Ddot Collaborate on 'Spinnin'. November 1, 2024 . Broadwayworld . en.
- Web site: Chad . Connelly . July 30, 2023 . SUGARHILL DDOT LINKS WITH LUH TYLER FOR "3AM IN THE YAMS" – SAMPLES NICKI MINAJ & DRAKE . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240331103344/https://staticmultimedia.com/sugarhill-ddot-links-with-luh-tyler-for-3am-in-the-yams-samples-nicki-minaj-drake/ . March 31, 2024 . March 31, 2024 . Static Multimedia . en.
- Web site: Will . Schube . August 28, 2023 . Harlem Rap Rising Star Sugarhill Ddot Returns With 'Shake It' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240329221058/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/sugarhill-ddot-shake-it/ . March 29, 2024 . March 29, 2024 . uDiscoverMusic . en.
- Web site: Chad Connelly . September 15, 2023 . Harlem Teen Rapper Sugarhill Ddot Releases Raw New Single "Stressed Out". November 1, 2024 . Static Multimedia . en.
- Web site: Michael . Major . November 17, 2023 . Harlem Teen Rapper Sugarhill Ddot Drops New Single 'My Baby' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240329212553/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Harlem-Teen-Rapper-Sugarhill-Ddot-Drops-New-Single-My-Baby-20231117 . March 29, 2024 . March 29, 2024 . BroadwayWorld.
- Web site: Chad Connelly . December 19, 2023 . "Spinnin' Pt. 2.". November 1, 2024 . Static Multimedia . en.
- Web site: PPB. December 17, 2023 . "DRILL TEENS SUGARHILL DDOT & BBG STEPPAA REUNITE ON "SPINNIN' PT. 2". November 1, 2024 . East Portland . en.
- Web site: Horvath . Zachary . December 24, 2023 . DD Osama And Sugarhill Ddot Are Trending Upward With Aggressive Banger "Baby Wait" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240330094138/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/747793-dd-osama-sugarhill-ddot-baby-wait-single . March 30, 2024 . March 29, 2024 . . en.
- Web site: (anonymous) . March 9, 2024 . Sugarhill Ddot - 'Outside' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240329221047/https://hiphopdx.com/videos/sugarhill-ddot-outside . March 29, 2024 . March 29, 2024 . . Music Staff . en.
- Web site: Sacher . Andrew . 2023-11-14 . Rolling Loud California 2024 lineup: Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Lil Uzi Vert, Sexyy Red & more . 2024-11-01 . BrooklynVegan . en-US.
- Web site: Josh Sharpe. April 12, 2024 . Video: Watch Music Video for New Sugarhill Ddot Single 'Tweakin'. November 1, 2024 . Broadway World. en.
- Web site: Chad Connelly. June 7, 2024 . "Sugarhill Ddot Drops "Like This" With Ginuwine Sample. November 1, 2024 . Static. en.
- Web site: Zachary Horvath. August 6, 2024 . Sugarhill Ddot Presents His Album "2 Sides Of The Story". November 1, 2024 . HotNewHipHop. en.