Off/Waite , DTR media , or Ryan Waite. However you hear or see, you will eventually know him. The independent Pittsburgh artist looking to form a place in the music scene through media, culture and art. Growing up in the outskirts of Pittsburgh PA, The frequent exposure to substance abuse and violent addiction were common obstacles alongside internal struggles at a young age. With inspirations influencing his music such as Juice WRLD , Jimmy Wopo and Mac Miller , Off/Waite brings a new delivery to the Pittsburgh rap scene, with a variety of sounds. Off/Waite has plans to continue the journey of making a name for himself in the music industry. After founding DownTheRoot in 2019, Off/Waite dedicated his efforts to shining light on Pittsburghs underground music scene through content creation, community events, and online networking. With the drop of his debut studio album Hiraeth , expect more work soon. (Local inspirations also include Big Jerm , Fedd the God , Bill Waves and Stunna2fly plus more.)