There is more than one artist with this name:

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1) The world hasn’t seen an emcee like Dynasty before. It’s rare when an artist combines heartfelt storytelling, commanding stage presence, and a deep and palpable audience connection. The soul of Lauryn Hill, and the ruff neck swagger of MC Lyte, all appropriate descriptions for the femcee, D.Y. It’s easy to make comparisons when you start talking about female emcees. D.Y. herself says “I’m complimented by comparisons to Lauryn” but one look at her live and you’ll see that she truly holds her own in this game.

Born and raised in Queens, Dynasty (Diana Hardy) has always found herself at the center of attention. She was the kid that was always doing something to entertain the family. Whether making up a dance to BBD’s “Poison” in the front yard or playing “the song that grandma liked” on the piano for guests, life often seemed like a stage. She attended a small performing arts college on Long Island, Five Towns College. After graduating with her Associate degree in Theatre Arts, she wasn’t sure how she would pay to continue on for her Bachelor’s degree. The grants had run out and financial aid wasn’t offering much. Believing in her dream, the president of the school offered to waive the balance on her tuition. Because of this, you will often hear her say “I’m the first rap chic with a rap scholarship.”

The soul of a dreamer, and the fearless determination to follow that dream wherever it might lead, her presence on stage is a guaranteed, take no prisoners, always leave them wanting more, show stealer. D.Y. has lit up shows opening for The Wu-Tang Clan, Mos Def, Big Daddy Kane, Redman and Method Man, Talib Kweli, KRS One and more. A Wu-Tang Clan crowd will not stand for anything less than ruff, rugged, and raw, so you know she has skills. She also did the Florida leg of the Duck Down 15th Anniversary tour along with the entire roster including Sean Price and Pharoahe Monch. But it’s her performance on records that truly sets Dynasty in a class all her own. While she has an affinity for hard beats and raw hip hop artists such as MOP and Slaughterhouse, she often finds inspiration from artists on the opposite side of the spectrum like the soulful Erykah Badu and the timeless, Ella Fitzgerald. Never caught up in writing “formula rap” as she calls it, Dynasty writes from the heart and only makes music that’s good for the soul and at the same time, remains a beast on the mic. Rhyming ever since she was a kid, it wasn’t until she moved to Tampa, FL and opened for Little Brother that she really got the push that she needed to take her career to the next level. At that show, she linked with her dj, DJ Sandman. From that point on, she’s been pushin’ even harder for her dream and it appears that it is within reach.

Dynasty has been slowly making a name for herself, turning heads locally and all over the world thanks to a co-sign from DJ Premier who put her last single “Femcee” on his “On Tha Road Again” mixtape. The following year, he gave her the ultimate cosign by producing a song for her. “Epic Dynasty” was placed on his compilation album, Get Used to Us. The legendary DJ even appears alongside DY in the video for the song, set to drop in 2011.

Her first project which dropped in 2010, Dreampusher, tells a story of transcendence, hope and is universal in its themes. She lets you know who she is by touching on everything from love and life to tackling the stigma of the female emcee. On “Femcee” she takes the term that some view negatively and flips it by saying “there’s nothin’ feminine about killin’ an emcee”.

Her passion transcends the stage; her mass appeal transcends all boundaries. There is no “set demographic” for D.Y., no gimmick, no crafted agenda aside from making beautiful music. She rocks for the grown folks, the kids and people from all walks of life. Rightfully so, soul music touches the world.
“Inside there’s a flame that is untamed/ I stand strong in the rain, I am unchanged/ til the earth takes me in & I’m reclaimed/ when the sound stops still make the ground hot.. and I don’t do it for the fame/ I got nothin’ to lose but have everything to gain/ and when its all said and done..I will remain, pushin’ my dream forever your girl, D.Y. remember the name..” – Dynasty.

2) Based out of the wildly diverse Los Angeles music scene, Dynasty is a collective in the grand tradition of of all that is grand and glorious in old school hardcore. With a dynamic new album entitled Truer Living With A Youthful Vengeance on the verge of being released on Strike First Records as well as an upcoming tour with Call To Preserve, Dynasty is sure to leave a lasting legacy in this year of 2011. On the spiritual side of the spectrum and yet more then ready to unleash a Beastie Boys cover if you request it, there is a strong sense of urgency and conviction to be found within Dynasty’s impassioned compositions.

3) Formed in the year of 1996, in the city of Nova Lima/MG, with the intention of playing Heavy Metal, in your first steps. The band always preferred to work with own music in detriment of the local bands, that preferred to explore the covers. The compositions were simple and purely based on traditional bands as: Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Saxon and Black Sabbath.

The musicians, at that time, were Nahor, Daflas, Anderson and Lelo. The formation is altered with the entrance of one more guitarrist Walter, and the first presentations still felt in the year of 1996. They were very humble but done with claw. In this same year, Daflas and Lelo they leave the band, this last one being substituted by Samuel.

In the first months of 1997, the band raised higher flights, making your first presentation rejection of Minas Gerais, going to the city of Barueri/SP, being one of the prominences of the event. Still today Dynasty is considered one of the pioneers of Heavy Christian Metal in Brazil.

4) Supremely talented, immaculately attired, sporting hooks, looks, chops, and undeniable rockstar power, Dynasty are the complete package royale. This is their seven-song, multiple re-entry vehicular salvo from the heart and loin of the San Francisco dancewavepartypunk culture war.

Fronted by the mercurial Jibz Cameron (Roofies) on vox and keyboards, hips set rocking by the bomb-ass bass of Diana Hayes (Mono Pause), and jet-propelled by the undeniable beatz of Indra Dunis (Numbers), Dynasty is the soundtrack to your fever-dream night-on-the-town with Alexis Carrington, Dorothy Parker, and Terri Nunn. Dynasty is not some tired, warmed-over electro retread. This is fresh, beat-oriented, melodic, everlasting gobstopper party music, awash in sex, deadpan humor, and all-consuming uniform lust.

Upon their 2002 inception, Dynasty instantly became one of the most sought-after bands on the contemporary West Coast dancewave party circuit, having shared bills with Erase Errata, Stereo Total, Gravy Train, and the Deep Throats.

5) A French Kiss tribute-band.

6) A Reggaeton/Dancehall male singer of Dominican & Puerto Rican descent. Self-proclaimed "Prince of Dancehall." Also, he is a part of Dynasty & Padrino.

7) The creation of producer/label-head Dick Griffey and Leon Sylvers, this Los Angeles band recorded light funk and clever dance-pop numbers in the late '70s and into the late '80's for the SOLAR Records label. Still sampled today , their first 4 albums were released in annual succession from 1979 to 1982. Bassist Kevin Spencer and vocalists Nidra Beard and Linda Carriere comprised the group and their biggest hit was 1980's"I've Just Begun To Love You" which hit #6 on Billboard's R&B chart. beard also wrote material for labelmates Shalamar and The Whispers.

8) A band composed of Carlos Gonzales (Russian Tsarlag), Jeremy Harris (Lazy Magnet), Christopher Forgues (Mark Lord), and Ren Schofield (Container) from 2006 - 2007.

9) American hip hop duo from NYC area, they were active from late 90s till early 00s. Consiting of SUN aka Stroker Brown & Rapper Ness aka Classy Freddie Blassie.

Omni-Death
Dynasty Lyrics

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Chaos, confusion and mass hysteria.
The order of the new world pounding its fist.
Reigning in blood, they lay you to rest.
Heed the words of my Father, who is I Am.
No love, no hope to give you a home.

Weeping and gnashing of teeth.
You thirst but there is no end.

Weeping and gnashing of teeth.
You scream but there is no end.
There is no end.

The world shares a common death.
You wish, you wish, you wish to take another breath.
Do what you want, it's what you're told.
The choices of a dead end road.

No one gets out alive.
No one gets out alive.

No one gets out alive.
No one gets out alive.

Overall Meaning

In "Omni-Death," Dynasty creates a grim image of a world filled with chaos and confusion. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a society where the order of the new world reigns in blood and lays people to rest. Despite the apparent nihilism of this situation, the singer of the song urges listeners to "heed the words of my Father, who is I Am." This could be interpreted as a call to turn to religion or spirituality as a means of comfort and salvation in a world that is seemingly devoid of both.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "weeping and gnashing of teeth," which is a biblical reference found in the New Testament in Matthew 8:12 and 22:13. The phrase is used to describe the pain and anguish of those who are cast out into outer darkness. The repetition of this phrase gives the song a haunting quality that reinforces the bleakness of the situation being depicted.

In conclusion, "Omni-Death" is a song that highlights the dark side of human existence. At the same time, it also suggests that there may be hope to be found in spiritual pursuits. The lyrics and overall mood of the song are a reflection of the band's Christian beliefs and a desire to create music that is both heavy and meaningful.

Line by Line Meaning

Chaos, confusion and mass hysteria.
The world is filled with chaos and confusion, causing many to become panicked and overwhelmed with fear.

The order of the new world pounding its fist.
The new world order is exerting its dominance with force and aggression.

Reigning in blood, they lay you to rest.
Those who rule with violence and brutality will not spare anyone, causing death and destruction wherever they go.

Heed the words of my Father, who is I Am.
Listen to the advice and guidance of a higher power, who is all-knowing and all-seeing.

No love, no hope to give you a home.
Without love and hope, people are left feeling lost and without a sense of belonging or purpose.

Weeping and gnashing of teeth.
People are crying and shouting in agony with no relief or comfort in sight.

You thirst but there is no end.
There is an unquenchable thirst for something more, but it cannot be satisfied or fulfilled in any way.

You scream but there is no end.
People are screaming for help or relief, but there is no end to their suffering or pain.

There is no end.
The despair and hopelessness seems never-ending, with no solution or way out in sight.

The world shares a common death.
Death is inevitable and affects everyone in the world, regardless of wealth or status.

You wish, you wish, you wish to take another breath.
In the face of death, people desperately wish to extend their lives and take one more breath of air.

Do what you want, it's what you're told.
People are conditioned to follow orders and obey authority, regardless of their own desires or beliefs.

The choices of a dead end road.
People are forced to make choices without any clear solutions or outcomes, leading them down a path of hopelessness and frustration.

No one gets out alive.
Everyone dies eventually, with no exceptions or escape from this fate.

Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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