Mista 808

I’m Dennis, better known as Mista 808! Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Sacramento, California, during the ’90s, I discovered my passion for music at a young age. I taught myself to play the piano by ear, often spending hours perfecting melodies. In grade school, I won talent shows by performing legendary pieces like Chariots of Fire, Moonlight Sonata, Für Elise, and other timeless classics. Those early experiences shaped my love for music and drive to create.

My journey into music took an exciting turn when I fell in love with bass. The first rap record I ever purchased was Back to the Hotel by N2Deep in 1992. I was just nine years old, but the memory is vivid. I stood inside Tower Records with my uncle during the Christmas season, listening to the single Back to the Hotel on the store’s headphone display, playing it over and over. That moment sparked something in me—an unshakable love for rap music!

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