Danny Boy (singer)
| Danny Boy | |
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 Danny Boy (centre) with Nat Powers (L) and Sam Sneed (R). | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Danny Boy Steward |
| Also known as | DB |
| Born | October 31, 1978 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | R&B, soul, neo soul, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1994-Present |
| Labels | Death Row Records (1994-1999) Eclectic Soul Music Group (2000-Present) |
| Associated acts | 2Pac, K-Ci & JoJo, DJ Quik, Jewell, Tha Dogg Pound, The Outlawz, MC Hammer, Nat Powers, Twista, Jodeci |
| Website | http://www.ReverbNation.com/IAmDannyBoy |
Daniel Steward (born October 31, 1978) is the stage name of Chicago native best known by his stage name Danny Boy or BD is a contemporary African-American soul singer best known for being signed for a five year run with Death Row Records by Suge Knight. He made his debut on 1994's Murder Was the Case soundtrack with the R&B charter Come When I Call (Produced by DJ Quik). In 1995, he released his first single entitled Slip N Slide (Produced by Reggie Moore and co-produced by DeVante Swing) with then unknown artist Ginuwine singing the chorus. The video 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 about 4-5 albums worth of music while on Death Row Records but none were ever released.
Danny Boy also made an appearance on Tha Row's soundtrack to Eddie Griffin's Dysfunktional Family movie and also appeared on American Idol, but was disqualified due to continued internet promotion by his former label. He is currently working on some projects for his own label "Eclectic Soul Music Group" and currently resides in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. On April 20, 2010 Death Row Records finally released Danny Boy's 1996 debut album It's About Time featuring production by DJ Quik & DeVante Swing.
Sexuality and Activism
In 2016, Danny Boy announced that he is gay.[1] In an interview on Vlad TV, he also announced that he is working to prevent suicide within the gay and lesbian community.
Personal life
He is currently working on some projects for his own label, "Eceltic Soul music group." He will soon be releasing his upcoming book, "Stranded on Deathrow."
Discography
Album
- 2010: "It's About Time"
Songs
- 1994: "Come When I Call" (from Murder Was the Case soundtrack)
- 1994: "Come When I Call (Remix)"
- 1996: "Slip N Slide"
- 1996: "Slip N Slide (Remix)" (featuring Tha Dogg Pound)
- 1996: "Christmas Song" (from Christmas on Death Row compilation album)
- 1996: "Peaceful Christmas" (from Christmas on Death Row compilation album)
- 1996: "This Christmas" (from Christmas on Death Row compilation album)
- 1997: "It's Over Now" (from Gridlock'd Soundtrack)
- 1997: "I Can't Get Enough" (from Gridlock'd Soundtrack)
- 1999: "Beautiful Lady" (featuring K-Ci) (from Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000 compilation album)
- 2009: "Do What You Do" (from Death Row Records Full Pardon Sampler)
- 2009: "Rock, Roll & Bounce" (from Ultimate Death Row Box Set)
- 2009: "So In Love" (from Ultimate Death Row Box Set)
Guest appearances
- 1996: "I Ain't Mad at Cha" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy)
- 1996: "What'z Ya Phone #" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Picture Me Rollin'" (2Pac feat. Big Syke, C.P.O. & Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Too Late Playa'" (MC Hammer feat. 2Pac, Big Daddy Kane, Nutt-So & Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Toss It Up" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy, K-Ci & JoJo & Aaron Hall)
- 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)