His name is a DELATENI…saying so much without trying. Among the newest artists experiencing success today in NYC, DELATENI a.k.a Da Emperor uses his words to place himself apart from the rest.
Growing up as a member of the Garifuna community in NYC, Delateni developed a keen sense of the seemingly dualistic nature of his culture. While the projects of the BX demand an often hardened attitude, the vibrancy of the Afro-Carribean roots within the Garifuna community invite a warm love of life. The uniqueness of his particular experiences infused an infectious vitality in the artist’s demeanor. Wherever he went he brought a vibe that made folks want to listen to what he had to say.
While from that generation of New York rappers which is often overly influenced by Pac, Biggie and Jayz, he achieves a true individuality. The parallels that do surface between him and other stars of this era are subtle yet effective. Charismatic, Raw and Emotive are all words which have been used to describe Delateni and his music.
The beats strike you at once as mainstream yet true to hip hop. The lyrics, which are unburdened by overly complicated or simplified wordplay and seem to come straight form the heart to your speakers. On stage, songs are delivered with an emotionally charged voice and down to earth type of swagger that make for an easy connection with the audience.
That audience, whether teen-age, middle-aged, or old they are sure to be refreshed and excited by the hot new talent they call DELATENI.
