Duke Deuce

Duke Deuce
Duke Deuce in 2024
Duke Deuce in 2024
Background information
Birth namePatavious Lashun Isom
Born (1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 32)
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2016-present
Labels

Patavious Lashun Isom (born May 1, 1992), better known by his stage name Duke Deuce, is an American rapper. He is from Memphis, Tennessee. Formerly signed to Quality Control Music, he is best known for his song "Crunk Ain't Dead", which received a remix with fellow Memphis rappers Juicy J (who also produced the song) and Project Pat, as well as Atlanta rapper and record producer Lil Jon. He released his debut studio album, Duke Nukem, on February 26, 2021, which debuted at number three on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Smith, Nadine (July 19, 2022). "Duke Deuce Is Memphis Rap's Truest Apostle — But He's Not Stopping There". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-05-15. Instead of looping a guitar riff, Duke uses the instrument more as accompaniment, with guitarists jamming alongside tracks like "Running Out of Love" and "I'm Alive Again," creating a rap-rock sound that's more like a full-band improvisation or Tiny Desk Concert than a mere sample.
  2. ^ "The Break Presents: Duke Deuce". 19 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Duke Deuce Releases 'Duke Nukem' Album f/ Offset, ASAP Ferg, Lil Keed, and More". Complex. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  4. ^ "Duke Deuce Announces New Album Duke Nukem, Shares New Song "Spin": Listen". Pitchfork. 22 February 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.