Carolina Hip Hop Culture Magazine: Leaders of the Carolinas 2017 | Page 48

Artist, songwriter, radio/event host, and now CEO of an Artist
Development firm located in Charlotte NC. After almost a 2 1/2 year break
from music due to 2 major surgeries. Louie D found himself utilizing his
time off to learn more about the music business and even learned more
about himself along the way. With new goals bring new interest. Now as
CEO, you no longer think about yourself as an artist you begin to think
about more ways to help expand your company, but as a true emcee you
can only stay away but so long. Resurrection is the new single from (Self-
titled album) displaying the transition of artistry and entrepreneurship.
(Due to release 2016) The Carolina’s have a new face on the hip hop scene.
From opening shows with some of today’s influential hip hop artist such as
Pitbull, The Clipse, Lil Boosie, Pastor Troy, Yo Gotti, and Future just to name
a few. Although being able to experience these moments feel like a dream
come true to most, it was only a stepping stone for more to come. Louie D
began his music career as a battle Emcee carrying on another moniker as
“D. Eagle”. He began entering rap battles traveling state to state, winning
cash prizes, bragging rights and more. That moment really set the bar high
for his music career but good things always end. Music started to change