David Dallas

David Keith Dallas, better known by his stage name David Dallas (born 28 August 1982), is a New Zealand rapper and songwriter of Samoan and European descent. Raised in Papatoetoe, Auckland, he began his career under the stage name Con Psy, as part of Frontline.

Con Psy/Frontline
Dallas, performing under the name Con Psy, met producer Nick "41" MacLaren in 2001 in Auckland and they formed Frontline, a rapper/producer hip hop 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, which 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 1000 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
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, 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.

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.

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.

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 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. 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. 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 third extended play, Vita, produced entirely by Frontline member 41, on March 22, 2024.

Awards

 * rowspan="2" | 2010
 * David Dallas – Something Awesome
 * Taite Music Prize
 * Nominated
 * David Dallas – Something Awesome
 * 2010 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Urban/Hip Hop Album
 * Won
 * rowspan="3" | 2011
 * David Dallas – The Rose Tint
 * 2011 New Zealand Music Awards – Album of the Year
 * Nominated
 * David Dallas – The Rose Tint
 * 2011 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Male Solo Artist
 * Nominated
 * David Dallas – The Rose Tint
 * 2011 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Urban/Hip Hop Album
 * Nominated
 * rowspan="6" | 2012
 * David Dallas – The Rose Tint
 * Taite Music Prize
 * Nominated
 * David Dallas – The Rose Tint
 * 2012 Pacific Music Awards – Best Pacific Male Artist
 * Won
 * David Dallas – The Rose Tint
 * 2012 Pacific Music Awards – Best Pacific Urban Artist
 * Nominated
 * David Dallas – "Take A Picture" (D Dallas/A Iustini/J Iustini/T Rowlands/E Simons)
 * 2012 Pacific Music Awards – APRA Best Pacific Song
 * Nominated
 * David Dallas – The Rose Tint
 * 2012 Pacific Music Awards – Best Pacific Music Album (Tui Award)
 * Nominated
 * Special Problems – "Take a Picture" (David Dallas)
 * 2012 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Music Video
 * Nominated
 * rowspan="5" | 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
 * David Dallas – Falling into Place
 * 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Male Artist
 * Won
 * David Dallas – "Runnin"
 * 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Single of the Year
 * Won
 * Tom Gould – "Runnin" (David Dallas)
 * 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Music Video
 * Nominated
 * }
 * David Dallas – Falling into Place
 * 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Urban/Hip Hop Album
 * Won
 * David Dallas – Falling into Place
 * 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Male Artist
 * Won
 * David Dallas – "Runnin"
 * 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Single of the Year
 * Won
 * Tom Gould – "Runnin" (David Dallas)
 * 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Music Video
 * Nominated
 * }
 * 2014 New Zealand Music Awards – Best Music Video
 * Nominated
 * }