D.D. Cain was born Detrochet Cain on December 13. The artist is Mississippi born and raised with a hometown of Hollandale, MS with respect given to Jackson, MS for over ten years residing. D.D. Cain gained an interest for music at an early age and begin writing songs in high school. In 2001, while residing in Jackson, MS, D.D. Cain met Shayla Sims a.k.a. ShaDuke “Da Gr8 1” originally from Magee, MS and formed a rap group called Nutz Wit No Shellz. The two turned down offers for appearances on some local indie label mixtapes and compilation albums. In 2009, D.D. Cain teamed back up with ShaDuke to proceed with their music creativity on ShaDuke’s indie brand, T.I.A. Entertainment.  The July 5, 2011 release of the T.I.A’s double album titled “T.I.A. Entertainment Presents Mind Consuming Music” and “T.I.A. Entertainment Presents Da SeQuel” highlights the unique sound and versatility of D.D. Cain as a recording artist. With the July 2012 release of the mixtape, "T.I.A. Entertainment Presents UnderRated OverAchievers," and the December 2012 release of "T.I.A. Entertainment Presents 1st Class Musik the Mixtape" you can again enjoy the sound of D.D. Cain as a solo artist and as part of revived duo, Nutz Wit No Shellz which consists of labelmate and long time friend, ShaDuke.  Each project demonstrates the growth and consistency in the deep, dominating sound of Mr. Cain. Stay tuned for the D.D. Cain's upcoming solo project release.


The Strypes are 4-piece rhythm and blues band hailing from Cavan, Ireland, formed in 2011 by Ross Farrelly (lead vocals/harmonica), Josh McClorey (lead guitar/vocals), Pete O'Hanlon (bass guitar/harmonica) and Evan Walsh (drums).

The group has spent the past 18 months launching their explosive R&B assault on the clubs and festivals of Ireland, the UK and Europe, viciously hammering out a no-nonsense blues repertoire drawing from the songbooks of Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Slim Harpo and more with the passion and venom of British blues groups such as Dr. Feelgood, The Yardbirds, The Rolling Stones and The Animals. 

Having already been met with critical acclaim from greats such as Jeff Beck and Paul Weller and been tipped by NME as the No. 1 new band to watch, it seems things can only get better for The Strypes.

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