*Bio* DtK or "Dave the King" was born on November 21, 1989 in the city of charm, Baltimore, MD. However, at an early age he relocated to the South—North Carolina to be exact. This self-motivated musician from the South began to establish himself as a talented artist, who strives to reach his highest potential musically. However, it has not always been this way. For a long time, after joining the military, DtK put his musical career on hold in order to pursue other aspects of his life. But this quickly changed once he discovered that he was going to be the father of twins. DtK’s life was not always simple, and he aims to provide his family with everything that they need and want, leading him to continue with his musical career. DtK’s true passion in life derives directly from music—various forms of music. Most importantly, his aspiration to create music has always been a major part of his life. While studying literature in college, Dave was able to further discover his true love—writing in all forms. One main aspect that DtK enjoys the most about creating music is the process of songwriting. While in NC, DtK released several mixtapes, which gained him a reputation as a gifted and quick-thinking songwriter/singer. His catchy and upbeat songs have even gained him recognition from fans in surrounding states. DtK is renowned for creating real music. When asked to explain the meaning of real music, he replies, “I love all music of all genres...but I am a fan of real music, music with emotion, passion, music that has deeper meaning. Music that addresses issues, distributes passion, and sounds good simultaneously!” It is obvious that this artist derives artistic creativity from various facets of life. DtK’s current work in progress is his “Writerz Block” an album which he discusses the finer things in life. He believes that this CD will truly reach fans from all populations, as this CD incorporates different sounds for different people. His favorite song on the album is “Living Luxury” because all people are able to relate to this lifestyle, as most people desire to reach this plateau. Overall, the song is fun and upbeat. Over time the music of DtK has evolved from strictly rap into rap/pop crossovers and R&B. His music has changed, just as he has over time. There is only one way to describe the vocal presence of DtK—lyrically intense, a true literary master sighing on a microphone. Because to DtK, music just comes naturally. *Press* "Sumter, South Carolina rhyme slinger Dave The King, AKA DtK, has shown the sort of drive in his young musical career that breeds success. Born in Charm, Maryland and raised in part in North Carolina, DtK keeps moving south as his musical barometer moves north. DtK has developed quite an underground reputation in the Carolinas based on a series of popular mix tapes. 2011 sees DtK releasing a more formal project in the form of the album Writerz Block. " - Wildy Haskell, Writerz Block (Jun 20, 2011) "DtK stands for Dave the King, and Writerz Block is a consistently good rap album. During “Writerz Block Outro,” for instance, he mentions that calling him the best is an understatement. “Losing My Mind” is the track that sounds most like a hit single. It features a strong synth intro, while DtK’s cadence is sure and steady. Although it may not be the most radio-ready recording on the disc, “I Just Wanna Do My Dance” is also one of the CD’s better moments. It has a stripped down, ‘80s synth-pop sound that nicely hearkens back to Prince’s Purple Rain heyday. For a rap album, there are many synth-pop elements here. Many of these tracks are straight out sex songs. “Damn Girl,” for instance, expresses amazement that a girl can even fit into her tight jeans. The song is one of the songs on the album that stands out the most musically because it has a Latin, nearly reggaeton vibe, as well as a really bouncy beat." - Dan MacIntosh, Writerz Block (Jun 20, 2011) "There are several songs on Writerz Block that could get heavy rotation in the clubs, if given the chance. Dave works the floor on “Damn Girl” as Vybe lifts a rubbery acid line from techno’s sound banks and drops it into a mid-tempo Miami Bass-inspired track complete with bass thumps, background sirens, and orchestral hits. Vybe continually proves to be a formidable partner for DtK, especially when handling production for dance floor selections. “I Just Wanna Do My Dance” puts a Southern bounce flip on the freestyle subgenre, resulting in an infectious groove. “Living Luxury” sounds as extravagant as the materialistic bars that Dave drops throughout the song, featuring an arsenal of summery and shiny synthesizer melodies. Never has being so money hungry sounded so positive, and due to the strength of its instrumental, listeners will be too busy nodding their heads to argue otherwise." - Jason Randall Smith, Writerz Block (Jun 20, 2011) "DtK is a new, upcoming artist. He has produced many great songs. I enjoy his music and look for more in the future. I hope that you keep up the good work. You have accomplished being a good artist, that takes a lot of work. I listened to your songs on your website a couple of times and they were great, I think that I could listen to them a lot until I got them suck in my head." - Paige Strickland, Excerpt about DtK "DTK is an suave character and has some decent tunes. Its not really rap music, but then again neither is half the crap in the industry." - Jane Dough, Foxy 99: WZFX *Thanks* First of all, I would like to thank God for the many blessings He has provided in my life. Second, I would like to thank everyone that played a part in the production of this album including Disc Makers, all featured artists, Taylor Vidinha, Vybe Beatz, Johhny Juliano, and all producers. I would like to thank Lenoir Photography and Ryanne Lenoir for the beautiful photos. I would also like to thank my family, my friends, my fans, and especially my wife for the support she has provided for this project. *Credits* Recorded by David Smith Lyrics by David Smith Produced by Taylor Vidinha Assisted by Johnny Juliano and Vybe Beatz Mixed and Mastered by Taylor Vidinha Manufactured and Designed by Disc Makers Photography by Ryanne Lenoir *Contact* For booking and all other inquiries contact Mary Pilone-Smith via email daveth3king@yahoo.com You can also visit DtK at www.daveth3king.com and on the following social networking sites www.facebook.com/daveth3king www.myspace.com/daveth3king www.reverbnation.com/daveth3king