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In love with the art form of hip-hop D.P. Da Phranchise stands at the easel and slowly paints a picture with his microphone. Born Darryel Porter, 22, from Chicago, IL., D.P. started his venture into making a name for himself at the age of 16. Before making a statement and demanding entry into the industry as a solo artist, he first was a member of the group Z-Gang and Family I-57. Being fortunate enough to have great mentors like Lupe Fiasco and Bishop G, eventually brought great compliments from some of his fellow hometown MC's such as Common Sense, GLC, and Kanye’ West. Releasing mixtapes since 2004, “The Warm Up” proved his edge comes from his versatility and persistence of being able to make tracks for the hood, the suburbs, the clubs, as well as for the ladies. D.P.’s genuine passion for what he does enhances his creativity leaving him with the ability to think outside the box. Rather young but definitely before his time, D.P. makes his own way through the game and clearly st...