In Sac, Ca, 1979 the world would be blessed with the birth of a child destined to shine. Destined to rhyme, moved to SoCal, where he would meet his partners in crime. Not realizing his callin 'til 96, DaGiven began perfectin' his shit. His boy Illycal was already doin it, so he took DaGiven under his wing. Showed him a few things about this game he was entering. Outta high school focused on a degree, his music became secondary. Not yet finished with college, '02 he moved back to Sac to finish acquiring his knowledge. He hooked up with his cousins. Y Smooth had his own studio, so they started droppin hits by the dozens. DaGiven was ready to lay niggas to rest, '04 he dropped his first test. Proelium Animarum was the album that he pushed out the car. It did pretty good to have not been pushed that hard. Music is his destiny, but still wanted his degree. May of the same year, he graduated with a B.A. in Psychology. Now its time to put the kids to bed. It's the takeover, full steam ahead!

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DaGiven

Call Him An Artist, Call Him An Emcee, Call Him A Wordsmith, CALL HIM DAGIVEN!!! As an Artist his rhythmic flow is so in tune with the music that its like going to a museum and being overwhelmed with the best paintings in the World! As an Emcee his powerful performance can control and involve any crowd. As a Wordsmith his detail to lyricism can be compared to the best in the game!!! This is DAGIVEN, an embodiment of all these assets to bring to the table, Pure Electrifying Entertainment!!!

DaGiven has been writing since 1996, it began with poetry and with the influence of a very close friend, Illycal, his musical journey began. In 2002, DaGiven moved from Southern to Northern California, where he would find access to a studio. In 2004, DaGiven not only completed his first album entitled Proelium Animarum, he graduated from college with a BA in Psychology.

Since then DaGiven has gone on to perform at numerous venues. In 2005 and 2006 he performed at the California State Fair. Also in 2006, he opened the Northern California Spring Bling Concert, which included the likes of E-40 and Keak Da Sneak. He has also performed and headlined at a countless amount of clubs. Since 2004, DaGiven has been working close with the Sacramento Chapter of the NAACP, also a member, to bring voting awareness to the community. At all the voter registration rallies held, he came and performed. At the NAACP 90th Anniversary Celebration he was awarded a plaque of recognition for his ?Gifted Musical Talent, Powerful Performance, and Commitment to the Community.?

Now working on his second album ?DaInevitable?, DaGiven continues to leave a lasting impression everywhere he goes!!!