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Danny
Fernandez a.k.a. Def 3 is a Regina, Saskatchewan Based emcee whose work has
contributed greatly to the provinces Hip Hop scene. His honest approach to his
music stands out amongst today's watered down commercial music scene. His music
represents exactly who he is and where he is from. Since his first record,
released in 2003, he has continued recording with 4 more releases and numerous
cameos he continues to perform on a regular basis.He has performed everywhere
and anywhere, to all types of crowds from award ceremonies, pubs, clubs, galas,
festivals and coffee shops.
In 2006 after the release of his video “ I can’t put my
finger on it” he was interviewed and featured on Much Music’s Going Coastal
television show. Also In 2006 he was a chosen alongside Saskatchewan First
Nations artist, Eekwol to be the Entertainment at the Lieutenant Governor’s
award Gala. Since then he has released another video “ Stutter Step” which is
currently on rotation on Much Music. In 2008 his album with Canadian veteran rapper
Moka Only charted number 1 on college radio stations throughout Canada for 14
weeks and was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award. The two were
featured showcase artist at the event and also were chosen to perform in the
award ceremony in Edmonton, AB. Also in 2008 his band OYE! Won the Wolf 104.9/
U of R Battle of the Bands contest winning the funding for the recording of
there first album. He has received numerous provincial and federal arts boards
grants for his work within the community and also individually. In 2009 He
recieved funding to record a record travelling throughout south america
exploring and learning his latin roots. He has had the opportunity to tour in
many places all over the world from right here in Canada, to the United States,
Japan, South America and more. He has shared the stage and collaborated with
many artists from a wide variety of genres such as Nas, Michael Franti and
Spearhead, Moka Only, K-OS, Mystic, Jack Semple, Eleye De Cuba, Joel Fafard,
Del The Funkee Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, Myka 9, Sole, Masta Ace, Josh
Martinez, Classified, Shad, Sweatshop Union, Swollen Members, Sunspot Jonz,
Abstract Rude, Aceyalone and many more. He has gained international notoriety
through his performances at festivals such as Austin’s prestigious indie
festival SXSW and his active touring schedule.
2010 was a busy year for def 3 as he began with
performances at the Vancouver Olympics in February at the Saskatchewan and
Aboriginal Pavilions followed by a one month European Tour in March. In August
he was chosen to represent Saskatchewan and performed for The Governor General
of Canada 's Farewell Event In Saskatoon for Her Excellency herself Michaelle
Jean. In October of last year, he performed at the 2010 Breakout west festival
in Kelowna BC due to his recent nomination for Rap Recording of the year @ the
Western Canadian Music Awards. He has several releases planned for the Future
and no plans of stopping anytime soon. Check out the latest release from Def 3
and Factor full length LP "Drumbo".