Music Matters: The Kid Daytona

Kid Daytona first stepped on the scene with Cipha Sounds

The Hustle - The Kid Daytona first stepped on the scene as DJ Cipha Sounds' protégé.

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The Hustle - The Kid Daytona first stepped on the scene as DJ Cipha Sounds' protégé.

Style - Kid Daytona is known for setting trends with his visuals and fashion choices as well as his music.

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Style - Kid Daytona is known for setting trends with his visuals and fashion choices as well as his music.

Come Fly With Me - The mixtape that took Daytona to the next level was named after a Frank Sinatra song. Featuring the vocal talents of Bun B, Mickey Factz, Amanda Diva and Kardinal Offishall, among others, as well as production by 6th Sense, Double O of Kidz in the Hall and Cook Classics, CWFM marked an auspicious debut for the up-and-comer.

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Come Fly With Me - The mixtape that took Daytona to the next level was named after a Frank Sinatra song. Featuring the vocal talents of Bun B, Mickey Factz, Amanda Diva and Kardinal Offishall, among others, as well as production by 6th Sense, Double O of Kidz in the Hall and Cook Classics, CWFM marked an auspicious debut for the up-and-comer.

A Tribe Called Fresh - The mixtape that put him in the running was titled after the legendary Native Tongues collective. ATCF made people notice that this Kid was a rising MC to listen out for.

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A Tribe Called Fresh - The mixtape that put him in the running was titled after the legendary Native Tongues collective. ATCF made people notice that this Kid was a rising MC to listen out for.

106 & Park Performance - Daytona rocked 106 & Park earlier this year with a live band helmed by producer 6th Sense. (Photo: Community J.U.I.C.E. / JACK MOVE INC.)

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106 Live - Like so many young talents before him, Kid Daytona performed for the livest audience.

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Visiting 106 & Park - Kid Daytona explains to Terrence and Rocsi why music matters to him.

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Visiting 106 & Park - Kid Daytona explains to Terrence and Rocsi why music matters to him.

Music Matters - Earlier this year, Daytona was selected to be part of BET's Music Matters campaign. (Photo: BET)

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Kid Daytona with Terrence and Rocsi - The young rapper posing with the hosts of 106 & Park after being interviewed.

The Interlude - Daytona's latest mixtape, a collaboration with clothing company LRG, features production from 6th Sense, Cook Classics and 9th Wonder and guest spots from Aloe Blacc, Freddie Gibbs and more.

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The Interlude - Daytona's latest mixtape, a collaboration with clothing company LRG, features production from 6th Sense, Cook Classics and 9th Wonder and guest spots from Aloe Blacc, Freddie Gibbs and more.

Georgia Born, Bronx Raised - Blessed with the lyrical intuition that distinguishes many legendary rap front-runners from NYC yet possessing enough versatility to avoid pigeonholing his sound, the forward-thinking MC is considered a "burgeoning talent" worth keeping in heavy rotation.

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Georgia Born, Bronx Raised - Blessed with the lyrical intuition that distinguishes many legendary rap front-runners from NYC yet possessing enough versatility to avoid pigeonholing his sound, the forward-thinking MC is considered a "burgeoning talent" worth keeping in heavy rotation.

BET Music Matters - We are proud to include Kid Daytona as one of the Music Matters elite.

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BET Music Matters - We are proud to include Kid Daytona as one of the Music Matters elite.