D. Whistle began his career in 2016 in Los Angeles, writing reflective and reality-questioning lyrics in between his college classes. His greatest inspiration is the rapper and activist Tupac Shakur. In the West Coast aesthetic, D. Whistle expresses a quest for authenticity and success, challenging conventions and questioning societal values. Themes include the pressure to conform, the disconnection between money and true wealth, and the need to confront challenges to achieve one's goals. In 2022 D. Whistle released one of the most important artwork of his career, assuring his comeback to the game after a one-and-a-half-year hiatus, the single “Essence”, featuring Darien Brockington, member of North Carolina’s legendary Hip-Hop collective “Justus League”, composed of notorious artists such as Phonte Coleman and 9th Wonder. Empowered by faith that art is the most powerful substance matter of change in society, he continues to inspire people all around the world with the flag he stands for: “recognize your inner greatness and constantly exercise your critical thinking and perceptions skills".