Who is DaboyWay?

DaboyWay, real name Gregory Smith, is an up-and-coming rapper hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. At the age of 25, he’s already gained a huge following and developed a distinct sound that blends trap and hip hop. He’s been featured in numerous magazines and has built a strong presence on both YouTube and SoundCloud.

Early Life

Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, DaboyWay had a passion for music since a young age. He started rapping at the age of 12, inspired by his older brother who was also a rapper. He grew up listening to legendary hip hop artists such as Tupac and Biggie and soon developed a unique style of his own. In high school he was part of the school choir and was even selected to perform at the White House in 2015.

Music Career

In 2018, DaboyWay released his debut mixtape “The Lost Tapes”, which featured artists such as Travis Scott, G Herbo and Lil Durk. The project quickly gained traction online and was praised by critics for its gritty production and clever lyricism. Since then, he has released numerous singles such as “No More”, “My Life” and “Ride or Die”. In 2020, he released his second mixtape “The New Wave” which further solidified his position as one of the most exciting new rappers in the game.

Achievements

DaboyWay has achieved numerous milestones throughout his career. In 2019 he was featured in XXL Magazine’s “Freshman Class” which recognized him as one of the best up-and-coming rappers in the game. He has also been featured on popular radio shows such as Power 106 Los Angeles and Shade 45 Sirius XM. His music videos have amassed millions of views on YouTube and his songs have been streamed millions of times on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. He is currently signed to Universal Music Group’s Def Jam Recordings label.