Major D-Star

 According to the young artist, the videos ofLudacris and Biggie sparked his interest in music. “I have clear memories of their videos. I was a little guy, around 6, but I would say they were a big influence. I started writing stories to beats I could hear in my head. I was ‘the kid with the notebook’, always writing no matter where I was.”

D-Star’s brother and cousin were both into rap and let him tag along when they went to local shows and studios. He got to see a lot of guys as they started out and noticed that most young rappers just wanted the microphone. “I liked the microphone, but I was little and didn’t get it much”, he laughs, “but I always had my pad and pencil and I was always writing my rhymes, and paying attention to what the other guys were doing.” 

The young writer/artist was also interested in making the music. Fortunately his family is supportive and as long as he is doing good in school, his parents, encourage his musical efforts. “I got my first microphone, headphones and interface, because I got good grades. My parents are all about the grades”, says D-Star. “I had a computer, for school, but that really helped with the music too.” 

In 1998 Major D-Star’s family moved to California for about three years. When they returned to Detroit everyone saw D-Star was still writing rhymes. They knew this was no fad, he was really serious about music. Even D-Star’s grandparents, never big fans of the rap scene were impressed. “I was focused and had a true passion for what I was doing, and they respected that,” says D-Star. “When we came back from Cali, my parents let my grand dad and I build a sound booth in our new house and that allowed me to go to the next level. I made my first CD when I was in 8th grade.” During this time Major D-Star was growing up with a local producer, Kyle Harris, (a.k.a. Pradda Milli). The young artist says Pradda Milli helped him put his life and his stories into his music and create a Major D-Star brand. 

Following sophomore year the family moved to Miami and D-Star started connecting with promoters and DJ’s, and meeting some big artists. According to Major D-Star, Miami has a great mix of people and he was exposed to even more opportunities. One of Sky Life Miami’s promoters, Carlos Saavedra, gave Major D-Star a nice break. “Carlos hooked me up with artists like Jowell & Randy and I was able to perform at places like Karu & Y, Club Space, Nocturnal, Club Mekka & many more which are hot Miami clubs. I also opened for Wiz Khalifa and came back to Detroit and was on stage with Big Sean.”

Major D-Star was blessed to get big buzz off several hip-hop sites with his mix tape I’m So Major. Songs from that mixtape internet and radio play (Hot 97.7 FM) and the mix tape was rated #1 mix tape on Facebook in early 2011.

Blog sites and the social networks have been great for the aspiring young writer/artist. “I am surprised and really grateful for my growing fan base. Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, iTunes, ReverbNation have all been great ways to get my music out, says D-Star, “I really appreciate the support I have been getting from all over the world, I love my fans & all of my supporters!" To stay connected to Major D-Star and to get exclusive music, videos & more search Major D-Star on any social network.

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