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|Birth_name = Roderick Anthony Burton II |
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|Alias = Dolla |
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|Born = 1988 |
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|Born = 1988 |
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'''Roderick Anthony Burton II''' (born November 25, 1988),<ref>Concepcion, Mariel (] ]). . ''Billboard''. Accessed ] ].</ref> , who was also the rapper in one time group "da razkalz cru" as "bucklyte" but now is better known by his stage name '''Dolla''', is an American ]. He is best known for his single "]". His song, "Feelin' Myself", is featured on the ].<ref>Starbury, Allen (] ]). . BallerStatus. Accessed ] ].</ref> |
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'''Roderick Anthony Burton II''' (born 1988),<ref>Concepcion, Mariel (] ]). . ''Billboard''. Accessed ] ].</ref> better known by his stage name '''Dolla''', is an American ]. He made his debut with the single "]". His song, "Feelin' Myself", is featured on the ].<ref>Starbury, Allen (] ]). . BallerStatus. Accessed ] ].</ref> |
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Born in Chicago, Illinois as a twin, Dolla's sibling died at birth. Still, as the only boy amongst two sisters, the light-eyed MC admits to being spoiled. "We'd clean the house every Sunday but my only job was to take out the trash," says Dolla. |
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In 1991, the Burton family moved to Los Angeles, California for greener pastures. Instead, they suffered mounting struggles. As a five year-old Dolla sat on his parent's bed with his elder sister, Divinity, their father took his own life. |
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Moving the family to Atlanta, GA his mother tried her best to regroup. But again, financial burdens began to take a toll on the family and Dolla found himself at ten years of age trying to help support his family, even if it meant breaking the law. |
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"It was a part of me growing up in a single parent home and supporting my momma," says Dolla. "She told me I was the man of the house but it's not something that I glorify." |
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Still, Dolla's dream wasn't deferred. The pre-teen began writing raps during his elementary school classes to break the monotony. Drawing on his mother's love of classic soul singers like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, Dolla followed his heart and chased a career in music. |
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As he matured, life delivered yet another hardship. His sister was sentenced to several years in prison for an altercation with the police in 2006. Drawing on his strong sense of family, Dolla adopted her children as his own and along with his mother, the Atlanta native cares for his niece and nephew. |
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With all of these hardships under his belt, Dolla is wrapping up his debut solo album Dolla & A Dream via The Gang/Konvict Muzik/Jive Records. The LP is a collection of both jubilant and heart-wrenching music. "Who The Heck Is That?" the lead single is a DJ Montay production that comically details Southern nightlife. On "Loudmouth," Dolla chastises cowards for gossiping over a sinister organ that's reminiscent of a ride through the trap. "I'm Fucked Up" shows Dolla's sensual drunken side while the beat's horns bop and the MC whispers his lyrics. Another song, "Be Alright," chronicles a young girl growing up in the ghetto and dating older men to her detriment. "Ghetto Prayer" describes the young MC's difficult struggle through life over pianos and a strong wailing chorus. With both sobering messages and light-hearted lyrics in his pocket, Dolla is ready to spark a little change |
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==Discography== |
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==Discography== |