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D4C is a Christian hip hop artist from Gold Coast, Australia. He released his first demo project in 2009 titled "Brighter Days". He has since released five studio albums: The Unite Ep (2011), Unite (2011), Re-Unite (2012, Make A Change (2013) and The Misfit EP (2014) and has a fourth album titled next chapter, which is released on 21st December 2018. The first 2 singles from the project have gone on to make noise on the Australian iTunes charts, with "El Shaddai." reaching #7 on the Gospel charts & #1 on the Christian Rap charts & "lost." reaching #6 on the Gospel charts & #1 on the Christian Rap charts.

D4C has also released 2 mixtapes: "U" Mixtape Vol. #1 (2010) and Real Talk Mixtape Vol. #2 (2012). D4C has also released two special week by week series', where a song was released each week for 2-3 months, D4C's Summer Jamz (2013/14) & Transformed: Remix & Recreated (2017) where he recreated & remixed some of his most poplar songs from over the years.

D4C has also been a member of 2 rap groups. First was Cross Paths with fellow members Prolifik (now known as Rectafy) & Limerick. D4C & Limerick produced their first & only studio album: The Reason (2010). Limerick left the group in 2009 after the group created 3 songs. D4C produced the rest of the album, as well as did all the mixing & mastering. The second rap group was Valiant Warriorz with fellow member SC11. Valiant Warriorz released 2 EP's: The Born Again EP (2012) & Takin' Over EP (2013).

D4C is also part of a ministry group know as The Commission. The Commission have made one group album: Life (2011) which is the fastest selling album in Christian Hip Hop in Australia. D4C mixed & mastered the project. The Commission are an Australian hip-hop collective that is passionate about using its music based ministry to shine a positive light into today's generation of young people. Profits of the debut album, "Life" went towards the Diamond Pregnancy Support organisation, meeting the needs of women going through unplanned pregnancies. Features: Genesiz, Tim Turner, D4C, Grasp, Protege, and D.I.S.C.I.P.L.E." LIFE was the first album released as a collective by The Commission.

D4C is a veteran in the music game. As an artist, producer, engineer and all around studio buff, he has done it all. Within the last decade, he has made his mark on the urban gospel scene in Australia, and his impact within the industry is undeniable.

D4C founded the record label "413 Records" in 2009 (originally known as D4C Productions), which has had a great line up of talented artists on the label throughout it's time. 413 is also a ministry that is moving across the Gold Coast and has teamed up with The Commission to spread all over Australia.

Bringing a positive attitude wherever he goes, D4C is a role model for young people and has had amazing opportunities to speak into the lives of many, and while uplifting the culture of hip hop through his musical talents, he has also found solace within the culture - music is his therapy.

D4C has performed and spoken both nationally and internationally in concerts, festivals, conferences, churches, town halls, prisons, juvenile detention centres, cafes, schools and parks... anywhere he can promote a positive message and share grace, love and hope.

He has performed alongside or opened for artists including Lecrae, Kid Ink, Stan Walker, Sevin, Genesiz, The Commission, Vee & Josh, Minister RMB, Mr. G Reality, Purified, Everyday Process & Tedashii.

D4C runs a website for his ministry at http://www.413records.com