Hip-Hop artist, Dusty McFly, brings to life a view of Detroit’s pop culture that the world has not yet seen. His music takes listeners on a raw journey through the untold story of today’s “Motor City.”
A native Detroiter raised by his mother and grandmother who gave him the nickname “Dusty,” the 24-year-old artist has become a “self-made” man by way of the city’s streets. His music is driven by his love for Detroit and stays true to its roots.
Dusty states, “I’m all about bringing the city back so just listening to me will get the unfamiliar people aware of our lifestyle. I make music to raise awareness of the environment in which we live in. He goes on, “Detroit has hustlers, entrepreneurs, and educated individuals. We can succeed anywhere. No one outside of Detroit knows that or understands us.”
Detroit has welcomed and returned Dusty’s love with a major amount of support. Since the 2011 spring release of Dusty’s debut single, “I’m Out Here” there has been an abundance of requests at both major hip-hop radio stations in Detroit. Dusty’s WGPR Detroit Summer Jamz 14 performance solidified the bond between Dusty and his city. “I’m out here!” became a part of Detroit’s unique street language and landed Dusty an encore performance the following year at Summer Jamz 15. The hit record called for two collaborative remixes, the first with fellow Detroit native, Big Sean and Dom Kennedy, followed by the “D-MIX” with various other well-known Detroit artists.
The success of the debut single, “I’m Out Here,” increased the anticipation for the first installment of B&B. The November 5, 2011 release of B&B Vol. 1 quickly became one of LiveMixtapes.com’s biggest debuts of an independent artist on its site. Since its release, Dusty has graced over 100 blogs and has received a feature on XXLmag.com’s “The Break.”
Dusty’s B&B mixtape series tells the story of a young man influenced by Detroit’s up and coming youth, spirit of hustle and the never ending grind toward success. The October 15, 2012 release of B&B Vol. 1.5 became an explosive addition to the soundtrack of the street city lifestyle.
Dusty’s lyrical talent coupled with dedication has led him to the ranks of major recording artists. During the Trey Songz Anticipation tour at The Fox Theatre in Detroit, he performed “I’m Out Here” to a thunderous crowd response. As a special guest, Dusty also performed a set during the Young Jeezy tour in Detroit. Dusty represented his city at Z109 Cleveland Summer Jamz performing alongside several major recording artists. Most notably, Dusty took the Midwest by storm on the Meek Mill’s Dream Chasers tour in St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland.
The highly anticipated B&B Vol. 2 features production from Drummaboy, KeyWane, The Olympicks,Young Chop, Yola Gang, Caridak Flatline, Jahlil Beats and more, set to release in the first half of2013.
The forthcoming single “Right Back Home” produced by and featuring KeyWane (Guap by Big Sean and Amen by Meek Mill fame) will be released in the first quarter of 2013.
Dusty McFly’s accolades and influence have caught the attention of several record labels. He is currently entertaining opportunities for major labels at this this time.
Stay tuned as Detroit’s rising star continues the Detroit hustler legacy far beyond the city’s limits.