A$AP Ant (a.k.a. YG ADDIE) has been back on the road with his Marino Infantry team as his at this point iconic clothing and skate brand that has graced the shoulders of many of both music and skateboarding’s brightest shining stars for a series of pop-up shops offering a rare in-person experience with a brand whose appearance is ubiquitous and one of the most instantly recognizable clothing companies in street/skatewear today.
Ant has been in the spotlight nearly a decade now as he and his fellow A$AP members unquestionably owned the 2010’s, but it was later in that decade when he began to find himself and his sound, reverting back to the sonic stylings of his native-DMV, which made sense as he was born in Maryland while the rest of the A$AP Mob was from New York. His adjustment to the DMV-cadences proved to be a great switch especially given his Baltimore accent and syncopated flow, in addition to his large bank of sports and pop-culture references that helps make every time he punches in memorable.
Up-and-coming artist Don’te Denero shakes the club scene with his latest single “Bad Bitch Roll Call.” By featuring fellow St. Louis native Rahli, this is an exciting track with a catchy hook that will keep you moving anytime you press play.
“This single is just about having fun, to be honest, this a club banger for sho.” said Don’te Denero in his latest interview with Remixd Magazine.
From one of the country’s deadliest cities of St.Louis Missouri, Denero has used his upbringing as a drive to fuel his music and is ready to take the game by storm.
“I’ve been through enough pain to break 10 men. I really use music to express myself in whatever way I’m feeling,” said Don’te Denero. “I got into music because of my late big brother (Dino PaChino). He was in the studio at age 12 recording albums back to back.” Don’te Denero has been making music since he was 12 years old, so the rap game means more to him than just fame and fortune. The artist expressed to Remixd Magazine that his greatest joy is bringing his family together and seeing them become happy about what he is creating in the booth.
“My music is the gel holding my family together after 2020. I lost my mother in January 2020 and my brother Dino in September 2020. I feel like the ball is left in my hands with five seconds left on the shot clock and I’ve got to score. All my preparations led me to this point so I know what I’m capable of. Gotta execute.” With influences from the likes of Lil Wayne, Donte Denero uses his musical inspirations to create a unique sound and stand out from the rest.
“My sound is just different, and you can honestly feel what I’m saying through the music,” said the rapper. “I feel like my music can touch souls around the world so the sky is the limit with me.”
With his strong-minded mentality paired with powerful dedication, Dont’e Denero will continue to elevate as an artist. Donte Denero continued to express a message he hopes fans take away from his music:
“That crashing out ain’t cool; Invest in yourself mentally, physically, and financially and everything else follows.”
Be sure to stream his newest single “Bad B**** Roll Call” out now on all platforms! Lastly, be on the lookout for what’s next from him (hint, ‘Traumatized Reloaded’ will be out next!).
