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resh out of Atlanta’s Stone Mountain/Decatur/Lithonia area, Dem Getaway Boyz’s hit single “Imma G” featuring Killer Mike has helped make them one of the hottest names in the streets. While their sonic make-up separates them from their dance-crazed peers, DGB’s tune is still balanced enough to appeal to both them and the foreign ear.
“We don’t have a set sound. We’ve got different sounds,” says group member Flyy. The group DGB consists of two rappers and one singer. “You won’t say we do a certain kind of music either. We’ll do reggae, Latino, we’ll do anything you give us and make it hot.” Early on the group drew comparisons to Pretty Ricky, prompting Atlantic Records executive Mike Caren to ask what it was that was different about them. “That’s just because Lil’ Marco sings, and me and Flyy rap about girls,” says Kali. “Other than that, we’re nothing like them. We are a totally different group.” Currently signed to Warbucks/Motown Universal, Dem Getaway Boyz are currently working on their debut and in the meantime are doing shows throughout the Southeast. Words by Maurice G. Garland
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