In 2014 Houston native and Hip-hop artist Donnie B Good released his first mixtape aptly titled First Impression. This tape, a slower-paced sample-driven mix of songs targeted at his female audience, did not showcase the full range of ability that he would later become known for. First Impression focused on a smooth delivery as if he was carrying on a conversation to set the mood. Donnie B’s later work would evolve into a notably lyrical and punchline heavy sound.
Throughout his career, Donnie B Good has worked with a wide range of producers including Cash Jundi, G&B Productions, Puro Beats, D’Artiz, Decicco Beats, and Isacc Toman to name a few. Though independent, Donnie has been able to keep a steady stream of releases as he anticipated his 7th mixtape entitled Cruise Control Volume 2 that focuses on creating a sound fitting for late-night cruises with original beats and impactful bars.
Reflecting on his music in an interview, he explained “I want [my audience] to have to listen to [my music] again and again and say ‘wow the bars are dope, the punchlines are clever, and the delivery is smooth’”. And also, that there is a message of hope behind his music, “I want them to know that no matter how hard something is to achieve and how much it seems like you aren’t getting credit or the process looks like it’s not working, keep grinding. It’s going to pay off”.
Find his music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3uGHjDqBqHpIS2gsfqyFzd?si=zxKVgcfKQSmkkJdJodaE7A
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