Can you imagine someone who embodies the lyrical wit of Will Smith, raw talent of Jamie Foxx, and the drive of Jay Z? "People would never fully understand my motivation and determination to succeed and progress without understanding what makes me get up in the morning and focus." - D Scales D Scales, an Athens, AL native, is a multi-talented, rare breed. He has the ability to express himself through singing, rapping, songwriting, poetry, and producing instrumentals. After taking nearly a year of piano lessons, he began teaching himself to play songs "by ear." D Scales credits the church for his nurturing and musical aspirations. He serves in the church as a lead vocalist, percussionist, and pianist. D Scales constantly challenges himself to grow as an artist and dreams of being in the ranks of artists such as John Legend, Ludacris, T.I., and many others. That dream is well within his grasp of becoming reality! Brief History D Scales began to sing at 2 years old and by age 13 was creating instrumentals, writing lyrics, and recording songs. He created a group called "Lyrikal Minds" and began studying the music industry more in-depth. After producing a number of local hit songs for the group, the group disbanded, but D Scales was not shaken. Refusing to give up, at the age of 16, he formed a coalition of artists who were as dedicated to progressing with their music as he was. As a testament to his relentless drive to succeed, his hometown was awakened when D Scales collaborated with his cousin and a childhood friend. The duo, who went by the stage name "Young Squad," teamed up with D Scales on a song called "Sit Back." The song received an overwhelming reaction from the youth in his hometown and even received airplay from WEUP 103.1 in Huntsville, AL. The unexpected success of this song led to a few exclusive interviews over the radio. In addition to the success, Athens High School, where D Scales attended, requested that they perform for two school functions; something that had never been done before by any other Hip Hop artists in the area. This was one of a number of milestones that would set the tone for D Scales.​ After graduating from Athens High in 2005, D Scales attended Auburn University. He went on to produce two albums on his own; My Gift, My Curse (2008) & Patience (2009). He also continued to perform across the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and New York. After graduating from Auburn University in 2011, D Scales opened up for Ginuwine and received motivational advice from a few legends of the music industry like Timbaland and Anthony Hamilton. He launched www.dscalesmusic.com and also released the highly anticipated mixtape "Hunger Games" in January of 2013 under his company Stealth Grind Entertainment! Even though he has already accomplished a lot, he approaches each session and performance as if it is only the beginning. He has the charisma and appeal along with his sound and style of music, which allow him to reach a broad audience. He has fans ranging from young teenagers to adults in their 60s! "Building a legacy is not an easy task. Becoming a legend is not something handed to you. But I sweat, lose and fight sleep, and forget to eat for this! I don't want to do it like everyone else. I want people to hear my music and feel me! I want them to be able to see themselves living out a music video for the song they relate to." - D Scales D Scales delivers his music through a variety of subjects ranging from relationships to social issues. He even throws a few comedic songs and motivational anthems in the mix. Whether you want to ease your pain, get a little inspiration, or simply feel good about life and bob your head, D Scales knows how to craft a song that you can do just that! "You have to take the good and the bad and just become a better person! Its important that you take constructive criticism and focus! Progression happens when focusing and hard work meet drive and productivity!" - D Scales