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DANA. – Let Us Prey @DanasxWorld

Dana asserts his dominating presence into the local music culture with powerful lyrics and nostalgic sounds as he broadened his horizons from Indianapolis to Phoenix.

Embracing the hardships of his past, inspiration became artistry where many audiences relate to the honesty echoing in his meaning. Influenced by his admiration for NAS, Jay-Z, & 50 Cent, Dana creates tunes encompassing real world knowledge that harmonize with imagery igniting the ferocity of the audience’s emotions.

In 2018, the takeoff of his first EP, 25th Hour, introduced mesmeric beats that depict an enlightened perspective of the world while touching on empathetic hardships. Ready to continue conquering Phoenix with his musical creativity, Dana recently dropped his latest project, Let Us Prey, on January 13th, 2020 to demonstrate a relatable story. With empathy shining from his raw and genuine lyrics, the audience resonates with the cringing reality showcased throughout his songs. Dana’s efforts to stand tall in the rap scene are without a doubt thriving.

Mounting new heights, his growth as an artist has influenced Dana’s latest eruption into the music scene on, Let Us Prey. With the release of this engaging EP on January 13th, 2020, effortless rhythms allude to a theme diving into the hardships we’ve all seemed to experience in life. Intentionally, Let Us Prey compels the audience to truly reflect on our arduous struggles while igniting the spark within us to strive for better. Each song showcases the journey embracing the difficult and find the hunger within ourselves.

Behind the EP’s title, Let Us Prey, it confronts the insincerities we experience from others and the simple desire to be heard, as sometimes support doesn’t equate to authenticity. However, it also encourages the empowerment to be a valiant warrior. Kicking off his EP in uproar, Dana’s initial song, Let Us Prey, stresses the message of coping with the obstacles tossed in one’s direction. As each song addresses our afflictions, there is a heartfelt twist that draws out the fiery within us to confidently reach success in our strides. Incorporating rising artists into his creativity, Dana’s song, Moon & Back, features talented artist, JayWop and his hypnotic beats. Moon & Back confronts the adversity of seclusion while the courage to avoid isolation rather than falter to our difficulties. Like a wolf, Dana’s new EP, Let Us Prey, emanates characteristics of tenacity, resilience, and independence.

Amanda Goldben, more commonly known as Mz. On Point has always had a love for music, growing up in a household filled with music. Over the years she found herself more involved behind the scenes, then in the spotlight. She realized she wanted to help other obtain their dreams not just live her own. After working in a professional office setting and capacity for over 10 years, it was time to find something new. She wanted to find something that would fully utilized her skills and abilities, while still allowing her to be not only the main provider but also caregiver for her daughter. Almost accidentally discovering her love for music and her business skills could be used together Mz. On Point knew this was she was meant to do and began her research and networking to build not only her business and brand, but also those of the artists and clients she would be helping along the way. In November 2012 she realized that online promotions, public relations, and brand exposure where her “nitch”, all those years of office experience and computer work were showing their true worth and potential became endless. In a few short year she has had the privilege of working with some very influential people within the industry. In January of 2013 she began with DJ Shalamar and became a part of Team Fuego and now handles most of Southern Fuego’s social media & promotions. Attending sometimes dozens of events a month Mz. On Point quickly made a name for her brand throughout Central Florida. Being sure to attend key networking events, and conferences to not only network but more importantly to expand her knowledge of the industry and perfect the services she offers. January 2014 Mz On Point had the privilege of becoming apart of the infamous and world renowned DJ coalition, Team Bigga Rankin & the Cool Running DJs. May 2015 Mz On Point was honored to learn that she had been chosen to receive the Hard Hitta Award at the the 7th Annual SCM Awards which took place in Memphis, Tennessee. While she wasn't able to make the trip to accept the award one of her mentors Bigga Rankin accepted it on her behalf.