Daniel Williams-Hashemi (born 26 November 1994), better known by his stage name DanimaL is an English rapper from Sheffield, England, influenced by the boombap sound and conscious style hiphop.[1] Described as a "high-viz clad mentalist" by UKHH, DanimaL has released two EP's and numerous singles.[2][3] DanimaL achieved notoriety after releasing his somewhat controversial single "Adderall". Consequently, DanimaL signed to Sheffield-based Message of a Nation Records.[4] He has featured on various well-known British hip hop YouTube channels including, but not limited to, GlobalFaction, JDZMedia, Ukhh, P110 Media and Northside Media TV. In 2019, he made a radio appearance on Itch FM[5] which ranked 29th in the global old-school hip hop chart. DanimaL is vocal about his struggles with mental health and the bullying he received growing up.[6][7] In an interview with the Star newspaper he opens up about his ADHD diagnosis which he describes as a "superpower" using music as an escape route to fuel his passion for success.[6]
DanimaL | |
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 DanimaL performing live | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Williams-Hashemi |
| Also known as | DanimaL |
| Born | 26 November 1994 Sheffield, England |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Website | www |
Artistry
editDanimaL's style of rap is predominantly 'off-kilter' with a knack for using personal experiences and stories in a tongue-in-cheek format.[8] His main influences in the UK scene come courtesy of Chester P, Skinnyman, Roots Manuva, Rodney P and Lowkey plus more of the pioneers of the UK hip hop sound and culture.[1] In a Q & A by On: Yorkshire Magazine he mentions the importance of owning his accent and states "it's always funny hearing peoples’ reactions when seeing a bearded looking fella rapping in a heavy Yorkshire accent wearing a hi-vis".[4]
Discography
editEPs
edit- Status Quo (2019)
- Tales of A Scumbag (2020)
Singles
edit- "Homeless" (2017)
- "Falling" (2018)
- "Growth" (2018)
- "Verocai" (2019)
- "Elevate" (2019)
- "Goat" (2019)
- "Adderall" (2019)
- "Righteous" (2019)
- "Lost" (2019)
- "Aristocrats" (2020)
- "ADHD" (2021)
- "0114" (2021)
- "Accolades" (2021)
Guest appearances
edit- Urban Linkz - Return Of The Underground Volume 1
- Urban Linkz - Return of The Underground Volume 2
Radio appearances
edit- Itch FM – DJ Captain Co. – HipHop Ahoy (2019)
- BBC Radio Sheffield – Toby Foster – Breakfast Show (2021)
References
edit- ^ a b Cullen, Darren (7 May 2019). "GK Beats Featured | DANIMAL". Graffiti Kings.
- ^ "UKHH.com - The Home of UK Hip Hop - Est. 1999". Ukhh.com.
- ^ Lindsay, Ed (13 November 2020). "DanimaL - Tales Of A Scumbag (EP)". Wordplay Magazine.
- ^ a b "Introducing: DanimaL". On: Yorkshire Magazine.
- ^ "Itch FM - An Online Radio Station Dedicated to Hip-Hop". Itch.fm. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ a b Ghazali, Rahmah (9 March 2021). "Sheffield rapper bullied over his skin colour and ADHD says illness gives him 'superpower'". The Star.
- ^ Gregory, Sam (20 March 2021). "Sheffield rapper opens up on new track 'ADHD'". Now Then Magazine.
- ^ Odutola, Tayo (23 February 2020). "Oxymoron and DanimaL drop visuals for "Why U Talking?" • Word Is Bond". Thewordisbond.com. Retrieved 10 April 2020.