Dame Rev

Dame Rev

On September 1, 1988 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Robert Damian Andrew Rivera was born. Now known as Dame Rev, he has recently taken his first steps towards accomplishing his dreams on becoming a known and respected artist. Born to a young mother who struggled to provide for her children, he now strives to return the favor, no longer allowing his past to wither his future. Soon after his parents’ divorce Damian lost touch with his father and their inconsistent relationship left Damian without a stable figure. His mother did her best to be both a mother and a father, knowing the importance a man plays in a young boy's life. She became a role model for both of her children. Living in one of the most underprivileged parts of Holyoke, MA a seed was planted and there was an artist was in the making in apartment 5c. At the age of seven Damian was first introduced to the world of hip hop as his uncle (Alex Caraballo) would freestyle as they overlooked a gritty alley way. The fluid rhythmic stream of words sparked interest in a young inspired child who at that moment decided that that was the path he wanted to take. "I thought it was the coolest sh*** ever! I would always ask him to rap it was simply amazing to me, I knew at that point that that's what I wanted to do." Soon after he began writing his own lyrics and performing his own freestyle raps, but it wasn't until the 7th grade that he on stage and performed for a large audience at a school talent show. Although the outcome didn’t work in his favor, the disappointment did not detour him, it would only reinforce his love for performing. He would later go on to attend the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts High School in South Hadley, MA and perform countless shows in front of live audiences that ranged from 30 second to 55 minute performances. On November 22, 2003 tragedy would strike when one of Damian's best friends, Daniel Edward Sullivan, was found dead under a bridge in West Brookfield MA. The cause of his death was reported to Damian as unknown. Suffering a large amount of pain due to the loss of his friend, Damian was left with no choice having made a promise to Danny before his passing, to kick his rapping into hyper mode and make something of himself. Damian found guidance in his newly found mentor and friend Mugsy in 2004 after an intense battle amalgamated the two. With Mugsy's guidance Damian was able to hold on to his dream. With no progress on a rap career, h

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