Dae One

Dae One is a Hawthorne-born, Los Angeles producer and artist whose sound defines the soul of West Coast hip-hop. Coming up under legendary mentor Sir Jinx, he honed a style that blends heavy drum work with cinematic melodies, a balance of street grit and musical depth. His production first reached global ears on Snoop Dogg's "So Gangsta" & Ice Cube’s "I Am The West" album and has since powered collaborations with icons like SZA, Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Paul Wall, and countless others. Over the years, Dae One has become more than just a beatmaker—he’s a cultural architect. As the founder of XCVI Recordings, he’s built a creative hub that provides production, mixing, distribution, and artist development, carrying the same independent ethos he came up with. In 2025, he partnered with radio legend Damion “Damizza” Young on SynerG, a collaborative platform and exclusive “Mizztape” series designed to merge mentorship with innovation. At the same time, he’s anchoring projects like King T’s Still King and G Style’s Eastside Everywhere, bridging eras of West Coast legacy with the next wave. From bus rides across LA to platinum studios, Dae One’s journey is rooted in consistency, collaboration, and culture. His production turns lived experience into timeless soundtracks—always West Coast at the core, always global in reach.