D.U.Ivan stands for Don’t Underestimate Ivan. More of a statement than a name that this emcee dubbed himself embracing a feeling he believes is widely shared. Being underestimated. Producing a lot of his own music & working very closely with extremely talented producers like MIAMI BEAT WAVE (MBW), & more recently NKD VKNG, & CHRIS DEAN, he has dropped a multitude of projects: THANKS E.P., I Do What I Want (IDWIW) VOL.1 , IDWIW VOL.2.: CONFESSIONS OF A STONER, LIGHT WORK, & WORK HARDER EP. All projects recorded, mixed & mastered by MBW in their entirety. An experienced performer to say the least, aside from going on 2 tours with Strange Music's ¡MAYDAY!, D.U.Ivan has opened for acts such as Trick Daddy, Raekwon, Havoc of Mobb Deep, Dead Prez, Rittz, & Bone Thugs & Harmony! D.U.Ivan on working with different producers: “…music is inspiration for me. When I make beats, obviously I vibe to them, they come from within, but when you hear something new, thats dope, it’s like a surprise. Kind of like working out. For the best results you have to shock the system. & thats what it’s like when I hear new music. A beautiful shock to my system that I love to react to.” D.U.Ivan is #AlwaysClockedIn (as he likes to say) whether writing &/or producing music, acting, traveling to spread the word of the #StillDreamin movement, or editing one of his music videos. This is why he is next up!