DanimaL

Daniel Williams-Hashemi (born 26 November 1994), better known by his stage name DanimaL is an English rapper from Sheffield, England, influenced by the boombap sound and conscious style hip hop.[1] Described as a "high-viz clad mentalist" by UKHH, DanimaL has released one EP and numerous singles.[2] DanimaL achieved notoriety after releasing his somewhat controversial single "Adderall". Consequently, DanimaL signed to Sheffield-based Polar Opposites Records.[3] He has featured on various well-known British hip hop YouTube channels including, but not limited to, GlobalFaction, JDZMedia, Ukhh and Northside Media TV. In 2019, he made a radio appearance on Itch FM[4] which ranked 29th in the global old-school hip hop chart.

DanimaL
DanimaL performing live
Background information
Birth nameDaniel Williams-Hashemi
Also known asDanimaL
Born (1994-11-26) 26 November 1994
Sheffield, England
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Musician
Years active2017–present
LabelsPolar Opposites Records
Websitewww.danimalsheff.com

Artistry

DanimaL's style of rap is predominantly 'off-kilter' with a knack for using personal experiences and stories in a tongue-in-cheek format.[5] His main influences in the UK scene come courtesy of Chester P, Skinnyman, Roots Manuva, Rodney P and Lowkey plus more of the pioneers of the UK hip hop sound and culture.[1]

Discography

EPs
  • Status Quo (2019)

Singles
  • "Homeless" (2017)
  • "Falling" (2018)
  • "Growth" (2018)
  • "Verocai" (2019)
  • "Elevate" (2019)
  • "Goat" (2019)
  • "Adderall" (2019)
  • "Righteous" (2019)
  • "Lost" (2019)
  • "Aristocrats" (2020)

Guest appearances
  • Urban Linkz - Return Of The Underground Volume 1
  • Urban Linkz - Return of The Underground Volume 2

Radio appearances
  • Itch FM – DJ Captain Co. – HipHop Ahoy (2019)

References
  1. Cullen, Darren (2019-05-07). "GK Beats Featured | DANIMAL". Graffiti Kings.
  2. "UKHH.com - The Home of UK Hip Hop - Est. 1999". Ukhh.com.
  3. Wijesinghe, James (2020-02-21). "WHY U TALKIN?". Blatantlyblunt.com.
  4. "Itch FM - An Online Radio Station Dedicated to Hip-Hop". Itch.fm. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  5. Odutola, Tayo (2020-02-23). "Oxymoron and DanimaL drop visuals for "Why U Talking?" • Word Is Bond". Thewordisbond.com. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
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