dezzy IS AN EXPERIENCED hip hop artist ready for anything

Dezzy is a Christian Hip Hop artist from small town Columbus, GA. Mixing the soul of Southern hip hop with splashes of alternative, his sound was impacted by a range of artists including Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Kid Cudi, Big K.R.I.T., Michael Jackson, Last Dinosaurs, and J. Dilla. Dezzy writes his own music and often draws inspiration from scripture, anime, video games, and life experiences. Aside from his undeniable gifts as an emcee, Yates was also influenced from an early age by his mother as a dancer. Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers, Jabbawockeez, and Hong 10 have all played a part in his dancing development.

Make no mistake, Dezmund “Dezzy” Yates has been in the hip hop scene since high school. With more than 10 years of developing his craft, Yates is just getting started. After years of working on his craft and producing three projects, he found his first major opportunity with the release of ‘Tales From the Checkered Backpack’ that was featured on the Rapzilla SoundCloud page. In 2019, the project ‘Dream Big, Little One’ was dropped across digital platforms. Since then, Dezzy released multiple projects that have evolved in sound. ‘Graffiti Blues’, his most ecclectic album released in 2023. With the help of his friend and producer, the Alumni, Dezzy continues to keep listeners interested.

Yates’ accomplishments as an artist showcase the bright future ahead of him. Highlights include: 2013 BMI Urban Showcase Finalist, Top 200 Las Vegas Semi-Finalist ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 12, features on Rapzilla.com, Trackstarz.com, Soulcial Dreamin’ Entertainment, and in July 2019 he started the Urban Arts Academy as a continuation of his work with at risk youth at elementary schools and the Boys and Girls Club. He is also mentoring youth in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Even with a collection of accolades to his credit, his proudest moments are found with his family - his wife, son, and daughter. Dezzy currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.