Mustard’s 10 Summers Records announced it has signed Southern California based Hip-Hop artist DSTRCT to its roster. DSTRCT also dropped his first single under the label, “O.T.” produced by Mustard. His EP Instillation 001 will be released to all DSP partners on December 2nd. “O.T.” available HERE:
“As a student of Hip-Hop, signing to 10 Summers and being able to work with Mustard feels picture perfect to me,” says DSTRCT. “I always admired when producers and artists have an almost signature sonic relationship with one another. So to be able to build that with him (Mustard) still blows my mind when I think about it, but it pushes me at the same time.”
“When I first heard his demo I felt like he definitely had something going,” says Mustard. “Then working with him behind the scenes it was obvious the kid just has natural talent and a real passion for all types of music; which I think makes him not just a great rapper, but a versatile, well-rounded artist. He has a unique background and he’s worked hard for this moment so I’m excited that he finally gets a chance to share his story with the world.”
Continuing a California tradition of innovation, DSTRCT rolls out with a smooth, slick, and sizzling flow of his own, rapping straight from the heart with a whole lot of hunger. Immediately gravitating towards music, DSTRCT’s older sister introduced him to Nirvana, No Doubt, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, The Doors, and Janis Joplin. By middle school, he recorded his earliest compositions on a Sony laptop, completely immersing himself in hip-hop by high school. DSTRCT honed his skills throughout college before opting to leave and pursue his dream full-time. By chance, he caught the attention of GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum chart-topping producer, Mustard, after sharing a demo. Impressed, the mega-producer signed him to 10 Summers Records. Now, the Los Angeles native introduces himself as an inimitable force on his debut EP, Installation 001 [10 Summers Records] kickstarted by the single “O.T.”