Danny Boy (singer)
This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
Danny Boy | |
---|---|
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.[1] | |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1994–present |
Children | 3 |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Labels |
|
Website | godannyboy |
Daniel Steward (born October 31, 1977),[2] better known as Danny Boy, is an American R&B/soul singer.
Career
Danny Boy originally signed for a five-year run with Death Row Records by Suge Knight at the age of 16. He made his debut on 1994's Murder Was the Case soundtrack with the R&B track "Come When I Call" (produced by DJ Quik). In 1995, he released his first single titled "Slip N Slide" (produced by Reggie Moore and co-produced by DeVante Swing) with then-unknown artist Ginuwine singing the chorus. The video for the song was shot in Cabo, and also features scenes with 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Tha Dogg Pound. Danny is best known for singing the choruses of the 2Pac songs "I Ain't Mad at Cha", "What'z Ya Phone #", "Picture Me Rollin'" and "Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find" on All Eyez on Me, as well as "Toss It Up" on The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. He had recorded several albums' worth of music while on Death Row Records, but none were released during his time there.
Danny Boy also made an appearance on
Personal life
Danny Boy Steward was born on October 31, 1977, and grew up in the
Discography
Studio Albums
- It's About Time (2010)
- Black Heart (2023)
Songs
- "Come When I Call" (from Murder Was the Case soundtrack) (1994)
- "Slip N Slide" featuring Tha Dogg Pound (1996)
- "Christmas Song", "Peaceful Christmas", "This Christmas" (from Christmas on Death Row) (1996)
- "It's Over Now", "I Can't Get Enough" (from Gridlock'd soundtrack) (1997)
- "Beautiful Lady" featuring K-Ci (from Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000) (1999)
- "Do What You Do" (from Death Row Records Full Pardon Sampler) (2009)
- "Rock, Roll & Bounce", "So in Love" (from Ultimate Death Row Box Set) (2009)
Guest appearances
- 1996: "
- 1996: "What'z Ya Phone #" (2Pacfeat. Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Picture Me Rollin'" (C.P.O.& Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find" (2Pacfeat. Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Too Late Playa'" (2Pac, Big Daddy Kane, Nutt-So & Danny Boy)
- 1996: "2Pac feat. Danny Boy, K-Ci & JoJo & Aaron Hall)
- 1996: "Just Getting My Money" (Crucial Conflict feat. Danny Boy),
- 1997: "Front Porch" (Twista feat. Danny Boy & Speedknot Mobstaz)
- 1999: "Stand Strong" (Tha Realest feat. Danny Boy, Jewell)
- 1999: "Around the World" (J-Flexx feat. Danny Boy)
- 2002: "Dysfunktional Family" (Crooked I feat. Danny Boy & Eastwood)
- 2002: "Too Street for T.V." (N.I.N.A feat. Danny Boy)
- 2004: "Snoopin'" (Twista feat. Danny Boy)
- 2009: "Caught Up in the Game" (Doobie feat. Danny Boy) (from Ultimate Death Row Box Set)
References
- ^ "See How Much Suge Knight PAID To Sign Singer Danny Boy To Death Row Records". M.youtube.com. July 23, 2018. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ISBN 978-0-313-35759-6.
- ^ "Danny Boy Gay: Popular 90s Death Row Singer Opens Up About His Sexuality, Frustration With Gay Community". Inquisitr.com. November 21, 2017.
- ^ Tracer, Daniel (March 15, 2016). "Former Death Row Artist Reflects On Coming Out, Why He Hopes His Sons Are Straight". Queerty.com. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "British certifications – 2Pac Ft Danny Boy – I Ain't Mad At Cha". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 4, 2022.