Hip hop music and culture is widespread obviously, from the horn of Africa to the teardrop of Sri Lanka.
American (Los Angeles) born/raised and Sri Lanka bred is Dilan Jayasingha, goes by the stage name DeLon an aspiring rapper and record producer at Ceylon Records his label.
A survivor of the Sri Lanka Tsunami DeLon set up the Sri Lanka Foundation to aid in the battle against nationwide poverty and rebuilding.
His lyrics and stories are pretty reminiscent of the realities and environment in his native country, highlighting poverty and terrorism (a remix track of M.I.A’s “Paper Planes” brought him to the world attention denouncing terrorists).
DeLon is on the rise soon to release his third studio and is pioneering a movement in his words, “The Feel Good Music Movement.”
Have a butchers at this track, sounds good and words to boost! From this track we might see him blow!
DeLon - We Strugglin’
Jamy
9 months ago
I must admit that this song “We strugglin” is the reason that I began to get into DeLon’s music in the first place. Anyway, a minute ago I did a story on upcoming rappers. As I researched the artists who were on he list, I came across DeLon’s MySpace page. The song on his page titled “Earth to DeLon” was hot and along with other good songs, he had a movie trailer about Sri Lankan situation and not only. Don’t let the guy confuse you though… lol Something just didn’t feel right listening to it, because it was so different from other hip hop artists. But he proves he’s ready for entrance into
the mainstream.
PJ
9 months ago
Thanks for the comment, Jamy got some valid points in there, lets see what the future hold for DeLon
PJ
9 months ago
Thanks nice to hear!
Music Junkie
9 months ago
DeLon came to my school and performed for the entire school last year. He is sooo HOT! I’ve been waiting for him to hit mainstream! I follow him on Twitter and Facebook and he is working on a new album and is about to release a new single!!! His videos on Youtube are hella funny as well! Great article on DeLon. Glad to see him making some noise!
PJ
9 months ago
Appreciation goes a long way. Thanks and you must have had a treat as DeLon came your school!
anthony walters
9 months ago
Yo this dude delon is pretty dope, its good to hear some music that is a bit refreshing from the same ol same thats out now
PJ
9 months ago
Tell us about it Anthony! there is always something different out there just look that bit deeper and thats what we try and do. Thanks
Hate my Shine
9 months ago
Oh yeah, Delon is sick! He can rap AND sing, and just so ya’ll know this kid got mad skills, he’s brain is waaaaaaay far from us! He never write his rap down!!! So he raps by memory, thats a well known fact and damn, its kinda crazy…
PJ
9 months ago
Thanks for the comment Hate my Shine we don’t here lol. As you have stated well, you must have seen him up close? either way thanks again.
SamB
8 months ago
When I first listened to his music, I thought this is good, because he talks about his struggles, and its intriguing due to it being his life in th US and Si Lanka. I really never paid much attention to Sri Lanka, now that I hear his music, I feel more interested in the country and the struggles. He’s great because we dont have this mix yet. This definitely places and spotlight on him.
PJ
8 months ago
Thanks for the comment, definitely feel you on this one, music should be about real world experiences he portrays that in this song!