Dana Dane
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Dana McCleese (born September 6, 1965), better known by his stage name Dana Dane, is an American rapper known for performance of humorous lyrics and for his fashion sense.
Early life
Dana was born in the Walt Whitman housing project in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City, New York.[2]
Career
Recording artist
Dana Dane's career began as part of the Kangol Crew with fellow rapper
English lilt was actually genuine, while Dana Dane's was an affectation.[2][3] Dana Dane appeared in the video for Slick Rick's 1988 single "Teenage Love".[4] After graduating from high school, he signed with Profile Records in 1985.[2]
Dana Dane's debut album, Maverick Records.
Other activities
Dane operated a clothing boutique in New York City in the late 1980s and early 1990s. For six years, he was an on-air host for
He makes a cameo appearance as himself in the 2002 film Brown Sugar.[7]
In 2009, he released his first novel, Numbers (One World/Ballantine/Random House).[3]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |||||||||||
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| US [8] |
US R&B /HH [9] | |||||||||||||
| Dana Dane with Fame | 46 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Dana Dane 4 Ever |
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150 | 23 | |||||||||||
| Rollin' wit Dana Dane |
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— | 42 | |||||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
Compilation albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Best of Dana Dane |
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| Profile Singles[11] |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Bub. [12] |
US R&B [13] |
US Rap [14] | ||||||||||||
| "Nightmares" | 1985 | — | 21 | — | Dana Dane with Fame | |||||||||
| "Delancey Street" | 1986 | — | 44 | — | ||||||||||
| "This be the Def Beat" | 1987 | — | 30 | — | ||||||||||
| "Cinderfella Dana Dane" | — | 11 | — | |||||||||||
| "Dana Dane with Fame" | — | — | — | |||||||||||
| "Love at First Sight" | 1988 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "Little Bit of Dane Tonight" | 1990 | — | 53 | 17 | Dana Dane 4 Ever | |||||||||
| "Tales from the Dane Side" | 1991 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "Record Jock" | 1994 | 15 | 61 | 11 | Rollin' wit Dana Dane | |||||||||
| "Rollin' wit Dana Dane" | 1995 | 18 | 77 | 25 | ||||||||||
| "Chester" | — | — | — | |||||||||||
| "Think Twice" | 1997 | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |||||||||
| "What Up Love?" | 1999 | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
References
- ^ a b "Birth information for Dana McCleese". FamilySearch.org. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- ^ Billboard.com. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ a b Simon, Scott (April 18, 2009). "Dana Dane: From Hip-Hop To The Printed Page". NPR. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Hernandez, Victoria (November 5, 2016). "DANA DANE NAMES SLICK RICK'S "THE GREAT ADVENTURES OF SLICK RICK" ONE OF GOAT ALBUMS". Hip Hop DX. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Chart history at billboard.com
- ^ "Dana Dane". Hip Hop Golden Age. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "'Brown Sugar' Soundtrack Packed Tight". Billboard. August 6, 2002. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Dana Dane Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "Dana Dane Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "American album certifications – Dana Dane". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "Profile Singles - Sweet Tee - Release Info". Apple Music. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard.com. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "Special Ed - US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.com. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "Special Ed - US Hot Rap Songs". Billboard.com. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
External links
- Official Web Site
- Dana Dane at AllMusic
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