Danny Boy (singer)

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Danny Boy
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.[1]
OccupationSinger
Years active1994–present
Children3
Musical career
Genres
Labels
Websitegodannyboy.com

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

Atlanta, Georgia. On April 20, 2010, Death Row Records, under new management, finally released Danny Boy's 1996 debut album It's About Time featuring production by DJ Quik and DeVante Swing
.

Personal life

Danny Boy Steward was born on October 31, 1977, and grew up in the

LGBTQ people experiencing shame over their sexuality.[4]

Discography

Studio Albums

Songs

Guest appearances

References

  1. ^ "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.
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  3. ^ "Danny Boy Gay: Popular 90s Death Row Singer Opens Up About His Sexuality, Frustration With Gay Community". Inquisitr.com. November 21, 2017.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "British certifications – 2Pac Ft Danny Boy – I Ain't Mad At Cha". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 4, 2022.