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| birth_name = David Keith Dallas
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| birth_place = [[Papatoetoe]], [[Auckland]], [[New Zealand]]
| birth_place = [[Auckland]], [[New Zealand]]
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| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Rap]]
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'''David Keith Dallas,''' better known by his stage name '''David Dallas''' (born 28 August 1982), is a New Zealand rapper and songwriter of [[Samoa]]n and European descent. Raised in [[Papatoetoe]], [[Auckland]], he began his career under the [[stage name]] Con Psy, as part of [[Frontline (band)|Frontline]].
'''David Keith Dallas''' (born 28 August, 1982), better known by his stage name '''David Dallas''', is a New Zealand rapper and songwriter of [[Samoa]]n and European descent. He began his career under the [[stage name]] Con Psy, as a part of the rap group [[Frontline (band)|Frontline]], before changing his stage name to his birth name and pursuing a solo career.


== Con Psy/Frontline ==
== Con Psy/Frontline Days ==
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Dallas, performing under the name Con Psy, met producer Nick "41" MacLaren in 2001 in [[Auckland]] and they formed [[Frontline (band)|Frontline]], a rapper/producer [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] group and began recording material.
Dallas, performing under the name Con Psy, met producer Nick "41" MacLaren in 2001 in [[Auckland]] and they formed [[Frontline (band)|Frontline]], a rapper/producer [[Rapping|rap]] group and began recording material.


In 2003, Dallas, perfroming as Con Psy, featured on [[Scribe (rapper)|Scribe]]'s popular single, "[[Not Many|Not Many – The Remix!]]", along with [[Savage (rapper)|Savage]] and [[P-Money]], which reached #1 on the [[New Zealand singles chart|New Zealand Singles Chart]], and was certified Platinum in New Zealand and Gold in Australia
In 2003, Dallas, performing as Con Psy, featured on [[Scribe (rapper)|Scribe]]'s popular single, "[[Not Many|Not Many – The Remix!]]", along with [[Savage (rapper)|Savage]] and [[P-Money]]. It reached #1 on the [[New Zealand singles chart|New Zealand Singles Chart]], and was certified Platinum in New Zealand and Gold in Australia.


[[Frontline (band)|Frontline]] released their debut mixtape, ''What You Expect?'' in 2004, which sold over 1000 copies without any formal broadcasting or distribution. [[Frontline (band)|Frontline]] then signed with [[Dirty Records]], an [[Auckland]]-based [[independent record label]] founded by [[P-Money]] and Callum August.
[[Frontline (band)|Frontline]] released their debut mixtape, ''What You Expect?'' in 2004, which sold over 1,000 copies without any formal broadcasting or distribution. [[Frontline (band)|Frontline]] then signed to [[Dirty Records]], an [[Auckland]]-based [[independent record label]] founded by [[P-Money]] and Callum August.


In 2004, Dallas, as Con Psy appeared on three tracks from [[P-Money]]'s second album, ''[[Magic City (P-Money album)|Magic City]]'': "Get Up Slow", "Get Back" (also featuring [[Dirty Records]] labelmate [[PNC (rapper)|PNC]]) and "321 Remix" (featuring [[Skillz (rapper)|Skillz]] and [[PNC (rapper)|PNC]]). He also appeared on Breakin Wreckwordz's mixtapes ''Breakin Wreckwordz Vol 1.'' and ''Fuck Music'', DJ Sirvere's ''Major Flavour'' mixtape series and Louie Knuxx's album ''Wasted Youth''.
In 2004, Dallas, as Con Psy, appeared on three tracks from [[P-Money]]'s second album, ''[[Magic City (P-Money album)|Magic City]]'': "Get Up Slow", "Get Back" (featuring [[Dirty Records]] labelmate [[PNC (rapper)|PNC]]) and "321 Remix" (featuring [[Skillz (rapper)|Skillz]] and [[PNC (rapper)|PNC]]). He also appeared on Breakin Wreckwordz's mixtapes ''Breakin Wreckwordz Vol 1.'' and ''Fuck Music'', DJ Sirvere's ''Major Flavour'' mixtape series and Louie Knuxx's debut album ''Wasted Youth''.


[[Frontline (band)|Frontline]] released their debut studio album ''[[Borrowed Time (Frontline album)|Borrowed Time]]'' on 31 October, 2005. It debuted at #27 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]] and went on to win 'Best Hip-Hop/Urban Album' at the [[2006 New Zealand Music Awards]].
[[Frontline (band)|Frontline]] released their debut studio album ''[[Borrowed Time (Frontline album)|Borrowed Time]]'' on 31 October, 2005. It debuted at #27 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]] and went on to win 'Best Hip-Hop/Urban Album' at the [[2006 New Zealand Music Awards]].
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Dallas' released his debut solo studio album, ''[[Something Awesome]]'', on August 31, 2009, <ref>{{cite web|title=New Zealand Rapper David Dallas Signs To Duck Down Records|url=http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2010/11/30/new-zealand-rapper-david-dallas-signs-to-duck-down-records/|access-date=13 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722004339/http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2010/11/30/new-zealand-rapper-david-dallas-signs-to-duck-down-records/|archive-date=22 July 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> debuting at #20 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]]. ''[[Something Awesome]]'' won 'Best Urban/Hip Hop Album' at the [[2010 New Zealand Music Awards]] and was shortlisted for the inaugural [[Taite Music Prize]] in 2010. The single "Big Time" received a co-sign from [[Kanye West]].
Dallas' released his debut solo studio album, ''[[Something Awesome]]'', on August 31, 2009, <ref>{{cite web|title=New Zealand Rapper David Dallas Signs To Duck Down Records|url=http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2010/11/30/new-zealand-rapper-david-dallas-signs-to-duck-down-records/|access-date=13 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722004339/http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2010/11/30/new-zealand-rapper-david-dallas-signs-to-duck-down-records/|archive-date=22 July 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> debuting at #20 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]]. ''[[Something Awesome]]'' won 'Best Urban/Hip Hop Album' at the [[2010 New Zealand Music Awards]] and was shortlisted for the inaugural [[Taite Music Prize]] in 2010. The single "Big Time" received a co-sign from [[Kanye West]].


Dallas then signed with [[New York City]] based record label [[Duck Down Music Inc.|Duck Down Music]] in late 2010 in a partnership deal with [[Dirty Records]] and [[Dawn Raid Entertainment]], subsequently moving to [[Harlem]] to record material for his second album. Dallas released his second solo studio album, ''[[The Rose Tint]]'' on May 11, 2011, as a free download. It was downloaded more than 50,000 times within the first six months of its release. Due to demand, a retail deluxe edition was released on 14 November, 2011, debuting at #3 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]] and becoming New Zealand's highest-selling hip-hop album of 2011. ''[[The Rose Tint]]'' was nominated for 3 awards at the [[2011 New Zealand Music Awards]] and also shortlisted for the [[Taite Music Prize]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taite Music Prize 2010|url=http://www.indies.co.nz/taite-music-prize/125-taite-prize-winner-and-finalists-for-2010.html|publisher=IMNZ|access-date=25 October 2012|archive-date=10 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110043615/http://www.indies.co.nz/imnz/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Taite Music Prize 2012 |url=http://www.indies.co.nz/taite-music-prize/153-taite-music-prize-2012/600-the-taite-music-prize-2012-announcing-the-finalists.html |publisher=IMNZ |access-date=25 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418183652/http://www.indies.co.nz/taite-music-prize/153-taite-music-prize-2012/600-the-taite-music-prize-2012-announcing-the-finalists.html |archive-date=18 April 2012 }}</ref>
In late 2010, Dallas signed with [[New York City]] based record label [[Duck Down Music Inc.|Duck Down Music]] in a partnership deal with [[Dirty Records]] and [[Dawn Raid Entertainment]], subsequently moving to [[Harlem]], [[New York City|New York]] to record material for his second album. Dallas released his second solo studio album, ''[[The Rose Tint]]'' on May 11, 2011, as a free download. It was downloaded more than 50,000 times within the first six months of its release. Due to demand, a retail deluxe edition was released on 14 November, 2011, debuting at #3 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]] and becoming New Zealand's highest-selling [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] album of 2011. ''[[The Rose Tint]]'' was nominated for 3 awards at the [[2011 New Zealand Music Awards]] and also shortlisted for the [[Taite Music Prize]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taite Music Prize 2010|url=http://www.indies.co.nz/taite-music-prize/125-taite-prize-winner-and-finalists-for-2010.html|publisher=IMNZ|access-date=25 October 2012|archive-date=10 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110043615/http://www.indies.co.nz/imnz/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Taite Music Prize 2012 |url=http://www.indies.co.nz/taite-music-prize/153-taite-music-prize-2012/600-the-taite-music-prize-2012-announcing-the-finalists.html |publisher=IMNZ |access-date=25 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418183652/http://www.indies.co.nz/taite-music-prize/153-taite-music-prize-2012/600-the-taite-music-prize-2012-announcing-the-finalists.html |archive-date=18 April 2012 }}</ref>


Dallas wrote and performed the entrance song for the Samoan [[WWE]] wrestling team [[The Usos]], "So Close Now", which was released on 31 October 2011 via [[WWE Music Group]].
Dallas wrote and performed the entrance song for the Samoan [[WWE]] wrestling team [[The Usos]], "So Close Now", which was released on 31 October 2011 via [[WWE Music Group]], accumulating over 15 million streams across streaming platforms to date.


In September 2012, Dallas released his second solo [[extended play]], ''Buffalo Man'', as a free download, with all songs inspired by, sampling or interpolating [[Jamiroquai]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10836864|title=David Dallas reveals strange inspiration for new EP|work=New Zealand Herald|date=27 September 2012|access-date=2 December 2012}}</ref>
In September 2012, Dallas released his second solo [[extended play]], ''Buffalo Man'', as a free download, with all songs inspired by, sampling or interpolating [[Jamiroquai]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10836864|title=David Dallas reveals strange inspiration for new EP|work=New Zealand Herald|date=27 September 2012|access-date=2 December 2012}}</ref>


Dallas' third studio album ''[[Falling into Place (David Dallas album)|Falling into Place]]'' was released on October 18, 2013, debuting at #2 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]]. The album's lead single, "[[Runnin' (David Dallas song)|Runnin']]", peaked at #7 on the [[New Zealand singles chart|New Zealand Singles Chart]] and was certified platinum. "[[Runnin' (David Dallas song)|Runnin']]" was used in the official release [[Trailer (promotion)|trailer]] for ''[[Madden 25]]'' and also featured in the official soundtrack for ''[[FIFA 14]]''. The official remix featuring [[Jim Jones (rapper)|Jim Jones]] of [[the Diplomats]] was released on 20 December, 2013. It also features in the 2022 [[Adam Sandler]] film ''[[Hustle (2022 film)|Hustle]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=David Dallas featured on Madden Trailer SAS crew |url=http://ayebro.co.nz/blog/2013/08/29/video-david-dallas-runnin-ea-sports-madden-25-official-trailer/}}</ref> The second single, "[[The Wire (David Dallas song)|The Wire']]", featuring [[Ruby Frost]], peaked at #11 on the [[New Zealand singles chart|New Zealand Singles Chart]] and was certified Gold. The album won 'Best Urban/Hip Hop Album' at the [[2014 New Zealand Music Awards]] and was [[Short list|shortlisted]] for the [[Taite Music Prize|2014 Taite Music Prize]].
Dallas' third studio album ''[[Falling into Place (David Dallas album)|Falling into Place]]'' was released on October 18, 2013, debuting at #2 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]]. The album's lead single, "[[Runnin' (David Dallas song)|Runnin']]", peaked at #7 on the [[New Zealand singles chart|New Zealand Singles Chart]] and was certified platinum. "[[Runnin' (David Dallas song)|Runnin']]" was used in the official release [[Trailer (promotion)|trailer]] for ''[[Madden NFL 25 (2013 video game)|Madden NFL 25]]'' and also featured in the official soundtrack for ''[[FIFA 14]]''. The official remix featuring [[Jim Jones (rapper)|Jim Jones]] of [[the Diplomats]] was released on 20 December, 2013. It also features in the 2022 [[Adam Sandler]] film ''[[Hustle (2022 film)|Hustle]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=David Dallas featured on Madden Trailer SAS crew |url=http://ayebro.co.nz/blog/2013/08/29/video-david-dallas-runnin-ea-sports-madden-25-official-trailer/}}</ref> The second single, "[[The Wire (David Dallas song)|The Wire']]", featuring [[Ruby Frost]], peaked at #11 on the [[New Zealand singles chart|New Zealand Singles Chart]] and was certified Gold. The album won 'Best Urban/Hip Hop Album' at the [[2014 New Zealand Music Awards]] and was [[Short list|shortlisted]] for the [[Taite Music Prize|2014 Taite Music Prize]].


In February 2014, Dallas supported [[Eminem]] on the New Zealand leg of his [[Rapture Tour]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Concert review: Eminem, Western Springs|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/concert-review-eminem-western-springs/5URZOSHYXWB5K72RVARJFXDI7U/}}</ref> Dallas received 4 nominations at the [[2014 New Zealand Music Awards]], winning 'Best Male Artist' and 'Best Urban/Hip Hop Album'.
In February 2014, Dallas supported [[Eminem]] on the New Zealand leg of his [[Rapture Tour]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Concert review: Eminem, Western Springs|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/concert-review-eminem-western-springs/5URZOSHYXWB5K72RVARJFXDI7U/}}</ref> Dallas received 4 nominations at the [[2014 New Zealand Music Awards]], winning 'Best Male Artist' and 'Best Urban/Hip Hop Album'.


Dallas' released his fourth studio album, ''Hood Country Club'', on April 21, 2017, debuting at #10 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]].
Dallas' released his fourth studio album, ''Hood Country Club'', on April 21, 2017, debuting at #10 on the [[New Zealand Albums Chart]]. Dallas received 4 nominations at the [[2017 New Zealand Music Awards]], including 'Album of the Year', 'Best Hip Hop Artist' and 'Single of the Year' for lead single 'Fit In'.


In May 2021, ''The Rose Tint'' was released on vinyl and Dallas' embarked on a 4 date New Zealand tour in mid-2021 titled '10 Years Deep' to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the album.
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Dallas' released his third extended play, ''Vita'', produced entirely by [[Frontline (band)|Frontline]] member 41, on March 22, 2024.

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Dallas' released his third extended play, ''Vita'', produced entirely by former [[Frontline (band)|Frontline]] member 41, on March 22, 2024. ''Vita'' was released on vinyl in late 2024, with Dallas' embarking on a 3 date New Zealand tour titled 'Fafo' with [[PNC (rapper)|PNC]] in December 2024 in support of the EP.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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! Peak chart<br />positions
! Peak chart<br />positions
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! <small>[[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ]]</small><br /><ref name="charts">{{cite web|title=DAVID DALLAS IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS|url=https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=David+Dallas|publisher=charts.nz|access-date=18 October 2013}}</ref>
! <small>[[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ]]</small><br /><ref name="charts">{{cite web|title=David Dallas in New Zealand Charts|url=https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=David+Dallas|publisher=charts.nz|access-date=18 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2009
| 2009
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* Label: Mean as Music
* Label: Mean as Music
* Formats: CD, digital download
* Formats: CD, digital download
| align="center"| 10<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/albums?chart=4357|title=NZ Top 40 Albums Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=1 May 2017|access-date=28 April 2017}}</ref>
| align="center"| 10<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/albums/2017-04-28|title=NZ Top 40 Albums Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=1 May 2017|access-date=28 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
|-
|colspan="4" style="font-size:90%" align="center" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|colspan="4" style="font-size:90%" align="center" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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* Format: [[Music download|Free download]]
* Format: [[Music download|Free download]]
* Label: [[Dirty Records]]
* Label: [[Dirty Records]]
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|}
|}


=== Remix Albums ===
=== Remix albums ===
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! scope="row" | ''Purple Tinted''
! scope="row" | ''Purple Tinted''
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* Released: 25 March, 2012
* Released: 25 March 2012
* Format: [[Music download|Free download]]
* Format: [[Music download|Free download]]
* Label: Self released
* Label: Self released
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|}
|}


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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
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! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
! Year
! Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! Details
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Details
! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
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! <small>[[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ]]</small><br /><ref name="charts"/>
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|-
| 2008
| 2008
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* Label: [[Dirty Records]]
* Label: [[Dirty Records]]
* Formats: digital download
* Formats: digital download
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
| 2012
| 2012
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* Label: [[Dawn Raid Entertainment]], [[Dirty Records]], [[Duck Down Music Inc.|Duck Down Music]]
* Label: [[Dawn Raid Entertainment]], [[Dirty Records]], [[Duck Down Music Inc.|Duck Down Music]]
* Formats: CD, digital download
* Formats: CD, digital download
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
| 2021
| 2021
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* Label: Mean as Music
* Label: Mean as Music
* Formats: digital download
* Formats: digital download
| align="center" | —
|-
|-
| 2024
| 2024
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* Label: Hobby
* Label: Hobby
* Formats: digital download
* Formats: digital download
| align="center" | 23<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/albums/2024-12-20|title=Official Top 40 Albums|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=20 December 2024|access-date=20 December 2024}}</ref>
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|align="center" | 7
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* NZ: Platinum<ref>{{cite web|title=18 NOVEMBER 2013|url=http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=2316|publisher=Official NZ Music Charts|access-date=15 November 2013}}</ref>
* NZ: Platinum<ref>{{cite web|title=18 NOVEMBER 2013|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/singles/2013-11-15|publisher=Official NZ Music Charts|access-date=15 November 2013}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Falling into Place (David Dallas album)|Falling into Place]]''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Falling into Place (David Dallas album)|Falling into Place]]''
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|-
|-
|"Probably"
|"Probably"
| align="center" |—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Probably" did not enter the [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ Top 40 Singles Chart]], but peaked at number six on the NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4357|title=NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=1 May 2017|access-date=28 April 2017}}</ref>}}
| align="center" |—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Probably" did not enter the [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ Top 40 Singles Chart]], but peaked at number six on the NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/singles/2017-04-28|title=NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=1 May 2017|access-date=28 April 2017}}</ref>}}
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|-
|-
| 2020
| 2020
|"Training Montage"
|"Training Montage"
| align="center" |—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Training Montage" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 29 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=4994|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=28 December 2020|access-date=26 December 2020}}</ref>}}
| align="center" |—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Training Montage" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 29 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2020-12-25|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=28 December 2020|access-date=26 December 2020}}</ref>}}
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|rowspan="2"|''Loosies''
|rowspan="2"|''Loosies''
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| 2022
| 2022
|"Runnin'"
|"Runnin'"
| align="center" |—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Runnin'" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5346|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=20 June 2022|access-date=18 June 2022}}</ref>}}
| align="center" |—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Runnin'" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2022-06-17|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=20 June 2022|access-date=18 June 2022}}</ref>}}
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|''[[Falling into Place (David Dallas album)|Falling into Place]]''
|''[[Falling into Place (David Dallas album)|Falling into Place]]''

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David Dallas
Birth nameDavid Keith Dallas
Born (1982-08-28) 28 August 1982 (age 42)
Auckland, New Zealand
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2001–present
LabelsDirty Records
Duck Down
Dawn Raid Entertainment
Formerly ofFrontline
Websitedaviddallas.com

David Keith Dallas (born 28 August, 1982), better known by his stage name David Dallas, is a New Zealand rapper and songwriter of Samoan and European descent. He began his career under the stage name Con Psy, as a part of the rap group Frontline, before changing his stage name to his birth name and pursuing a solo career.

Con Psy/Frontline Days

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Dallas, performing under the name Con Psy, met producer Nick "41" MacLaren in 2001 in Auckland and they formed Frontline, a rapper/producer rap group and began recording material.

In 2003, Dallas, performing as Con Psy, featured on Scribe's popular single, "Not Many – The Remix!", along with Savage and P-Money. It reached #1 on the New Zealand Singles Chart, and was certified Platinum in New Zealand and Gold in Australia.

Frontline released their debut mixtape, What You Expect? in 2004, which sold over 1,000 copies without any formal broadcasting or distribution. Frontline then signed to Dirty Records, an Auckland-based independent record label founded by P-Money and Callum August.

In 2004, Dallas, as Con Psy, appeared on three tracks from P-Money's second album, Magic City: "Get Up Slow", "Get Back" (featuring Dirty Records labelmate PNC) and "321 Remix" (featuring Skillz and PNC). He also appeared on Breakin Wreckwordz's mixtapes Breakin Wreckwordz Vol 1. and Fuck Music, DJ Sirvere's Major Flavour mixtape series and Louie Knuxx's debut album Wasted Youth.

Frontline released their debut studio album Borrowed Time on 31 October, 2005. It debuted at #27 on the New Zealand Albums Chart and went on to win 'Best Hip-Hop/Urban Album' at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards.

In February 2006, Frontline supported 50 Cent and G-Unit on their New Zealand Tour. In March 2006, Frontline and P-Money opened for Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda and his side-project/band Fort Minor at their Australia and New Zealand tour dates.

Solo career

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In 2007, Dallas’ changed his stage name from Con Psy to his birth name, David Dallas, and embarked on a solo career. He released his debut project, a 12 track mixtape titled, The Artist Formerly Known As, on 17 February, 2008, through Dirty Records.

Dallas' debut solo extended play, Something Now, was released on September 13, 2008, through Dirty Records and was supported by the single "Get Out The Way" (Remix) featuring Mr Sicc & Tek from R.E.S.

Dallas' released his debut solo studio album, Something Awesome, on August 31, 2009, [1] debuting at #20 on the New Zealand Albums Chart. Something Awesome won 'Best Urban/Hip Hop Album' at the 2010 New Zealand Music Awards and was shortlisted for the inaugural Taite Music Prize in 2010. The single "Big Time" received a co-sign from Kanye West.

In late 2010, Dallas signed with New York City based record label Duck Down Music in a partnership deal with Dirty Records and Dawn Raid Entertainment, subsequently moving to Harlem, New York to record material for his second album. Dallas released his second solo studio album, The Rose Tint on May 11, 2011, as a free download. It was downloaded more than 50,000 times within the first six months of its release. Due to demand, a retail deluxe edition was released on 14 November, 2011, debuting at #3 on the New Zealand Albums Chart and becoming New Zealand's highest-selling hip hop album of 2011. The Rose Tint was nominated for 3 awards at the 2011 New Zealand Music Awards and also shortlisted for the Taite Music Prize in 2012.[2][3]

Dallas wrote and performed the entrance song for the Samoan WWE wrestling team The Usos, "So Close Now", which was released on 31 October 2011 via WWE Music Group, accumulating over 15 million streams across streaming platforms to date.

In September 2012, Dallas released his second solo extended play, Buffalo Man, as a free download, with all songs inspired by, sampling or interpolating Jamiroquai.[4]

Dallas' third studio album Falling into Place was released on October 18, 2013, debuting at #2 on the New Zealand Albums Chart. The album's lead single, "Runnin'", peaked at #7 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and was certified platinum. "Runnin'" was used in the official release trailer for Madden NFL 25 and also featured in the official soundtrack for FIFA 14. The official remix featuring Jim Jones of the Diplomats was released on 20 December, 2013. It also features in the 2022 Adam Sandler film Hustle.[5] The second single, "The Wire'", featuring Ruby Frost, peaked at #11 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and was certified Gold. The album won 'Best Urban/Hip Hop Album' at the 2014 New Zealand Music Awards and was shortlisted for the 2014 Taite Music Prize.

In February 2014, Dallas supported Eminem on the New Zealand leg of his Rapture Tour.[6] Dallas received 4 nominations at the 2014 New Zealand Music Awards, winning 'Best Male Artist' and 'Best Urban/Hip Hop Album'.

Dallas' released his fourth studio album, Hood Country Club, on April 21, 2017, debuting at #10 on the New Zealand Albums Chart. Dallas received 4 nominations at the 2017 New Zealand Music Awards, including 'Album of the Year', 'Best Hip Hop Artist' and 'Single of the Year' for lead single 'Fit In'.

In May 2021, The Rose Tint was released on vinyl and Dallas' embarked on a 4 date New Zealand tour in mid-2021 titled '10 Years Deep' to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the album.

Dallas' released his third extended play, Vita, produced entirely by former Frontline member 41, on March 22, 2024. Vita was released on vinyl in late 2024, with Dallas' embarking on a 3 date New Zealand tour titled 'Fafo' with PNC in December 2024 in support of the EP.

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title Details Peak chart
positions
NZ
[7]
2009 Something Awesome
  • Released: 19 September 2009
  • Label: Dirty Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 20
2011 The Rose Tint 3
2013 Falling into Place 2
2017 Hood Country Club
  • Released: 21 April 2017
  • Label: Mean as Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 10
[8]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

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Title Album details
The Artist Formerly Known As

Remix albums

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Title Album details
Purple Tinted
  • Released: 25 March 2012
  • Format: Free download
  • Label: Self released

EPs

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Year Title Details Peak chart positions
NZ
[7]
2008 Something Now
  • Released: 13 September 2008
  • Label: Dirty Records
  • Formats: digital download
 —
2012 Buffalo Man —
2021 Loosies
  • Released: 15 January 2021
  • Label: Mean as Music
  • Formats: digital download
 —
2024 Vita
  • Released: 22 March 2024
  • Label: Hobby
  • Formats: digital download
 23
[9]

Singles

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Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NZ
[7]
2008 "Get Out the Way" (Remix) — Something Now
2009 "Big Time" — Something Awesome
"Indulge Me" (feat. Devolo) 34
"I Get the Feelin" (feat. Niko) —
2011 "Take a Picture" — The Rose Tint
2013 "Runnin'" 7 Falling into Place
"The Wire" (feat. Ruby Frost) 11
2017 "Fit In" — Hood Country Club
2018
"Probably" —[A]
2020 "Training Montage" —[B] Loosies
2021 "42 Below" —
2022 "Runnin'" —[C] Falling into Place
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010 David Dallas – Something Awesome Taite Music Prize Nominated[15]
David Dallas – Something Awesome 2010 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Urban/Hip Hop Album Won[16]
2011 David Dallas – The Rose Tint 2011 New Zealand Music Awards – Album of the Year Nominated[17]
David Dallas – The Rose Tint 2011 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Male Solo Artist Nominated[17]
David Dallas – The Rose Tint 2011 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Urban/Hip Hop Album Nominated[17]
2012 David Dallas – The Rose Tint Taite Music Prize Nominated[15]
David Dallas – The Rose Tint 2012 Pacific Music Awards – Best Pacific Male Artist Won[18]
David Dallas – The Rose Tint 2012 Pacific Music Awards – Best Pacific Urban Artist Nominated[18]
David Dallas – "Take A Picture" (D Dallas/A Iustini/J Iustini/T Rowlands/E Simons) 2012 Pacific Music Awards – APRA Best Pacific Song Nominated[18]
David Dallas – The Rose Tint 2012 Pacific Music Awards – Best Pacific Music Album (Tui Award) Nominated[18]
Special Problems – "Take a Picture" (David Dallas) 2012 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Music Video Nominated[19]
2014 David Dallas – Falling into Place Taite Music Prize Nominated
David Dallas – Falling into Place 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Urban/Hip Hop Album Won[20]
David Dallas – Falling into Place 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Male Artist Won[20]
David Dallas – "Runnin" 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Single of the Year Won[20]
Tom Gould – "Runnin" (David Dallas) 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Music Video Nominated[20]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Probably" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number six on the NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart.[12]
  2. ^ "Training Montage" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 29 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[13]
  3. ^ "Runnin'" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "New Zealand Rapper David Dallas Signs To Duck Down Records". Archived from the original on 22 July 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  2. ^ "Taite Music Prize 2010". IMNZ. Archived from the original on 10 January 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Taite Music Prize 2012". IMNZ. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  4. ^ "David Dallas reveals strange inspiration for new EP". New Zealand Herald. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
  5. ^ "David Dallas featured on Madden Trailer SAS crew".
  6. ^ "Concert review: Eminem, Western Springs".
  7. ^ a b c "David Dallas in New Zealand Charts". charts.nz. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  8. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  9. ^ "Official Top 40 Albums". Recorded Music NZ. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  10. ^ "18 NOVEMBER 2013". Official NZ Music Charts. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  11. ^ "10 FEBRUARY 2014". The Official NZ Music Charts. Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  12. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  14. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Taite Music Prize". Taite Music Prize. Archived from the original on 4 April 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  16. ^ "Awards Archive". www.nzmusicawards.co.nz. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  17. ^ a b c "2011 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  18. ^ a b c d "2012 Finalists & Winners". Pacific Music Awards. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  19. ^ "VNZMA Winners 2012". NZ Music Awards. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  20. ^ a b c d "Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards | 2014 Award Categories". Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
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