Album Notes

1st Dagree's Ride Wit Us Or Get Ran Ova Vol 2.0 Hosted By Dj Red, Features 19 Hot Trax, A Bonus DVD With Extra Songs: Dial A Prayer Featuring Proof (RIP)& Rep Yo City Featuring Lil Flip, "So Hot" Video Clean & Uncut, Interviews & More!


Anchored in the mid-western town of Saginaw, Michigan, three life long friends began their quest of a musical journey. Robert Askew ( D Snipes ) and Diandre Nash ( J-Stone ) grew up in Saginaw as childhood friends. Marquis Smith (The Headknocker ) was born in Arkansas and moved to Saginaw by the time he was entering middle school . The trio knew they had more in common than coming from single family homes, they all shared the love for music. The trio grew up listening to all genres of music but were heavily influenced by artists such as Doug E. Fresh, Run DMC, Eric B. and Rakim, Tupac and Biggie, to name a few. The three youths joined forces and 1st Dagree was born. 1st Dagree, (which means the highest form of quality) with the support of their parents, began entering local talent shows while in middle school often taking home first place honors.

Upon entering high school, 1st Dagree learned to be entrepreneurs early. The trio recorded and sold tapes at school and local mom & pop stores to earn extra money to buy clothes. Over the years 1st Dagree grew a strong and loyal following through many parts of the mid west region. As the group matured they redefined their sound and rapping skills by creating a more universal sound and adding rhythmic melodies to their rhymes.

The trio felt it was time to take their careers to the next level and in 2005 1st Dagree signed a record deal with Empire Records. 1st Dagree has shared the stage with such national acts as Ludacris, D-12, Royce Da 5’9, Pit Bull , Young Jeezy etc.

1st Dagree’s self titled debut album promises to have something to satisfy every listener with topics ranging from relationships, club life, humor and every day survival. Guest appearances on the album include Royce Da 5’9 and B.G. from the Cash Money Millionaires. The first single “So Hot” produced by Ennix B. and D. Snipes is a mid-tempo, smooth track laced with seductive lyrics. “Basically it’s about seeing a hot girl in the club and getting with her,” says D. Snipes.

“Detroit exploded on the music scene with the enormous world wide success of Eminem and Shady Records. We intend on doing the same for Saginaw with 1st Dagree,” exclaims D. Snipes.

“1st Dagree” is guaranteed to bring it to you in the first degree!!!!!!!!