Dylan Selby, also known as "DDK" (an abbreviation of "DylanDaKidd") or "DDK DontPlay" is an upcoming american hip hop artist from Maryland. DDK is the quintessential modern rapper. Hailing from Maryland with a history of hardships, a chip on his shoulder, and a love for music. Mixing soul samples reminiscent of the golden age of hip hop, with modern drums. Ushering in a unique sound only he truly uses. One of the big reasons for his love for music, is to use it as an outlet. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and depression you hear a certain vulnerability in songs like “The Assembly” and “The Recital”, talking about how societal pressures make him feel and his goals. And as stated in his songs, DDK’s main clear goals are to “be the greatest of all time” and “inspire a new generation”. So inherently, there is a great list of people who inspire him. Coming all the way from hip hop legends, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, to 70’s bands like Earth Wind & Fire, and the Isley Brothers. Mix all that up into big jar and you’ve got DDK. A rapper who is unapologetically himself, A rapper who isn’t afraid to speak up about mental health issues & societal pressures, and in his own words “the gap between the old and new generation”.

DDK started rapping around age 15-16 with his biggest inspirations being Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Logic. As he grew up and dug deeper into music he found inspiration in old soul songs and a lot from Kanye West, who is now his main inspiration. Through pain, love and all the in between he never gave up on his music and is now working his way up to the top of the rap game. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.