Lil Dakes

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Lil Dakes
Born Dakewann Clifton Daley
July 28, 2006 (2006-07-28) (age 17)
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Other names
  • Dakes
  • Lil Dakes
  • Lil
Occupation
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active 2023-present
Known for Music, Rap, Freestyle
Height 5.1 m
Title Lil Dakes
Parents Jean Dixion
Musical career
Origin Jamaica
Genres
Years active 2023-present
'YouTube information'
Channel
Years active 2023–present
Genre
Subscribers 4.35k[1]
Updated: January 23, 2024
Website
lildakes.com

Dakewann Clifton Daley (born July 28, 2006), better known by his stage name Lil Dakes, is an American Rapper rapper based in Illinois,[2] Chicago.[3] Lil Dakes was born on July 28 2006 Jamaica at Spanish Town Hospital, he started his rap career in middle high school recording music on Bandlab, Fl Studio and publishing them on SoundCloud music platforms. Lil Dakes delivers introspective lyrics atop melodic production artists who grew up playing piano, drums, and guitar, turning to rap freestyle in high school. Influenced by rock music and Chicago drill. Throughout his career, he has been a leading figure in the Drill Rap[4] and SoundCloud Rap[5] genres which garnered mainstream attention during the mid-to-late 2023s. His stage name, which he stated came from his childhood name “ Dakes”.

Early Life

Born on July 28, 2006, in Spanish Town[6], Jamaica, Dakewann Clifton Daley, better known by his stage name Lil Dakes, had a challenging upbringing. His father passed away when he was just one year old, and his mother died when he was ten. Despite these hardships, Daley found solace in music. His mother, a religious and conservative woman, did not allow him to listen to hip hop. However, he was introduced to rock and pop music, including artists like King Von[7], Lil Durk[8], Lil Pump[9], Lil Baby[10], Lil Peep[11], and Eminem[12] through YouTube[13].

Lil Dakes in 2024.jpeg

Musical Journey

Daley's musical journey began in high school when he started recording music using Bandlab and FL Studio, and publishing them on SoundCloud[14]. He grew up playing piano, drums, and guitar, and turned to rap freestyle in high school. His music, influenced by rock and Chicago drill[15], delivers introspective lyrics atop melodic production¹.

In his sophomore year of high school, he began posting songs to SoundCloud[16], which he recorded on his smartphone. Around this time, Daley began to take rapping more seriously. His breakthrough came when his song "High and Low" got 1000 plays in just three days.

Discography

Singles

Title Singles Details
Shooting ops[17]
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: December 3, 2023
Tamed[18]
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: December 29, 2023
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Crybaby[19]
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: October 4, 2023
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Rooky[20]
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: November 9, 2023
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Rundown Freestyle[21]
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: February 12, 2023
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Memories[22]
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: February 16, 2024
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
In The Hood[23]
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: October 3, 2024
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Shit Isn't Right[24]
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: February 3, 2024
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Ghost Drive[25]
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: February 30, 2023
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Crybaby[26]
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: February 30, 2023
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Hitman[27]
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: February 8, 2024
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
Stich Em[28]
  • Label: Self-release
  • Release: February 12, 2024
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming

Achievements

Lil Dakes gained traction with the release of his song "Tamed" in 2023[29]. His debut mixtape, "Shooting Ops," was released on July 30, 2023, which was another breakthrough for the rapper, gaining attraction worldwide. On October 1, 2023, he released a song titled "Rooky," which was the number one trending music video on YouTube for a few days straight at the time of its release.

Current Status

As of 2024, Lil Dakes continues to make waves in the music industry. With over 4.35k subscribers on his YouTube channel² and a growing fanbase on SoundCloud¹, this young artist is definitely one to watch.

Conclusion

From his humble beginnings in Jamaica to his rising fame in the music industry, Lil Dakes' journey is a testament to his resilience and passion for music. His unique blend of introspective lyrics, melodic production, and influences from rock and Chicago drill sets him apart in the music scene. As he continues to grow and evolve as an artist, there's no doubt that we can expect great things from Lil Dakes in the future.


References

  1. ↑ "About Lil Dakes". YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zMlF9IbS2urR8r6qu0u5Q/about. 
  2. ↑ Illinois. Illinois Wikipedia page 11 January 2024 Wikipedia Page
  3. ↑ Chicago Wikipedia Page 4 January 2024, at 20:44
  4. ↑ "Drill music" (in en), Wikipedia, 2024-03-03, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Drill_music&oldid=1211553600, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  5. ↑ Major, Michael (31 August 2022). "SoundCloud Rap Scene Doc AMERICAN RAPSTAR Sets Digital Release". Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Lil Dakes" (in en). https://soundcloud.com/lil-dakes. 
  7. ↑ "King Von" (in en), Wikipedia, 2024-03-06, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=King_Von&oldid=1212199436, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  8. ↑ "Lil Durk" (in en), Wikipedia, 2024-03-05, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lil_Durk&oldid=1211967540, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  9. ↑ "Lil Pump" (in en), Wikipedia, 2024-03-02, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lil_Pump&oldid=1211431971, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  10. ↑ "Lil Baby" (in en), Wikipedia, 2024-02-28, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lil_Baby&oldid=1210858350, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  11. ↑ "Lil Peep" (in en), Wikipedia, 2024-03-06, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lil_Peep&oldid=1212132981, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  12. ↑ "Eminem" (in en), Wikipedia, 2024-03-07, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eminem&oldid=1212287275, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  13. ↑ "Lil Dakes - YouTube". https://www.youtube.com/@LILDAKES. 
  14. ↑ sammoya (2023-11-09). "Lil Dakes | Biography, Music & News" (in en). https://medium.com/@Sammoya/lil-dakes-biography-music-news-b198ffb31bb5. 
  15. ↑ "Chicago Drill" (in en). https://genius.com/tags/chicago-drill. 
  16. ↑ "SoundCloud" (in en), Wikipedia, 2024-03-06, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SoundCloud&oldid=1212079873, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  17. ↑ "lil dakes shooting ops" (in en). https://www.bing.com/search?q=lil+dakes+shooting+ops&cvid=8f678d5d209447f4a0c09e34833e8bc9&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQABhAMgYICBAAGEDSAQg1NTAxajBqOagCALACAA&FORM=ANAB01&PC=U531. 
  18. ↑ (in en) Lil Dakes - Tamed (Official Audio), https://soundcloud.com/lil-dakes/tamed, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  19. ↑ "CryBaby, Lil Dakes" (in en-GB). https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/crybaby-lil-dakes/mkchdflo5jj2b. 
  20. ↑ (in en-US) Rooky - Single by Lil Dakes on Apple Music, 2023-10-29, https://music.apple.com/us/album/rooky-single/1715359813, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  21. ↑ (in en) Lil Dakes - Rundown Freestyle (Audio), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCJv55zYnd8, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  22. ↑ (in en-GB) Memories, 2024-01-26, https://www.deezer.com/en/album/531945302, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  23. ↑ "Lil Dakes Discography - Download Albums in Hi-Res" (in en-US). https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/lil-dakes/20046479. 
  24. ↑ "Shit Inst Right, Lil Dakes" (in en-US). https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/shit-inst-right-lil-dakes/q1s6h93bmi3fa. 
  25. ↑ (in en) Lil Dakes - Ghost Drive (Official Audio), https://soundcloud.com/lil-dakes/ghost-drive, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  26. ↑ (in en) Cry Baby, https://soundcloud.com/lil-dakes/cry-baby, retrieved 2024-03-07 
  27. ↑ "Lil Dakes Discography - Download Albums in Hi-Res" (in en-US). https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/lil-dakes/20046479. 
  28. ↑ "Stitch Em, Lil Dakes" (in en-GB). https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/stitch-em-lil-dakes/ub3gy8xn50asc. 
  29. ↑ sammoya (2023-11-09). "Lil Dakes | Biography, Music & News" (in en). https://medium.com/@Sammoya/lil-dakes-biography-music-news-b198ffb31bb5. 
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