D.W.A.Y. comes from a rich music background. Growing up in the Seattle area, his mother, a classically trained opera singer, exposed him to numerous styles of music and inspired his early love for harmony and melody. However, reggae was the genre which truly spoke to D.W.A.Y. As his love and knowledge of reggae increased, so did his passion for singing and songwriting.

D.W.A.Y.’s musical path started in 2007 when he linked with Dynasty Records and the production team of Dan Grossman and Michael Gore. Beginning in 2010, he released numerous records on Dynasty riddims including “Jah Nah Sleep” on the Alive riddim, “Call wi Name” with the profilic Jamaican reggae artist Sizzla on the Ashes riddim, and the 2011 summer anthem, “Poppin Bottles” on the Party Town riddim. In addition to his works with Dynasty, he has voiced on projects for Delly Ranx’s Pure Music label, Breadback Productions, GT Taylor, Twelve 9 Records. In a recent studio session, legendary Jamaican sax player Dean Fraser commented on D.W.A.Y. voice saying, “he must have studied the classics!”

His performances allow the opportunity to showcase his vocal style outside of the studio, at the forefront of the live music scene where a strong connection with the audience is reached. Fans at shows along the West Coast are witnessing D.W.A.Y.’s powerful vocal presentation while he has shared the stage with some of the most well respected names in reggae.

D.W.A.Y. is currently finishing his full-length debut album for Dynasty Records, consisting of a blend of reggae styles, from lover’s rock to roots to dancehall as well as songs recorded in a mainstream dance music style. Combining a versatile display of vocal range with well-crafted lyrics, D.W.A.Y. bridges the gap between contemporary reggae and pop music, bringing along a wide variety of fans.