Daniel Ray Rodriguez or Danny del Ray an American rapper, proud military veteran, purple heart recipient, best-selling author, and former NFL player, born and raised in the beautiful state of Virginia.

 

"Music has been in me since I can remember and having Elvis- and Beatle-loving parents, my music roots really stem from the 50s. The influence I've had throughout the years has cultivated the sound and mind you're hearing now."

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At the age of 18, Daniel's sister convinced him not to drop out of high school, since he was considering pursuing a rap career instead, where he eventually graduated. That's when things took a turn for the worst when just four days after graduating high school, his father passed away, pushing Daniel to forego a rap career and instead join the Military.

 

After two years overseas, Daniel returned home a war veteran, having survived one of the bloodiest battles in the war in Afghanistan, and even starring in a movie called "The Outpost", a recapping of the events that led him to become a purple heart recipient. At that battle, he made a few promises to some of his friends that passed:

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"I won't let me friends or my dreams die in vain."

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Daniel then went on to pursue an NFL Career to withhold those promises. Having successfully been a player on the Rams and having fulfilled his promise to his friends. Danny realized his true passion was what it always was--to be a rapper--where he now puts all his time and energy into, in order to bring something real to his fans through hard work.

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"I want people to see my art, not my past."

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His career began with his feature breakout song "Rise" and to this day Daniel continues to produce music with a humble appreciation for the music community and a drive to inspire others.