The Rise Of The Detroit Rapper Danny Brown

Here we look at the rise of the Detroit rapper Danny Brown. He is best known for his individuality, being described by MTV as “one of rap’s most unique figures in recent memory”. In 2010, after amassing several mixtapes, Brown released his debut studio album, The Hybrid. Brown began to gain major recognition after the release of his second studio album, XXX, which received critical acclaim and earned him such accolades as Spin, as well as Metro Times “Artist of the Year.

In 2013, he entered a US Billboard chart, with the release of his third studio album, Old, which reached number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart and spawned three singles, “Dip”, “25 Bucks” and “Smokin & Drinkin”. This album became the highlight of his career so far. Earlier this year, Brown revealed on Instagram that he was “putting the final touches” on his fourth album and declared his signing to Warp Records releasing his first official single from his upcoming album “When It Rain”.