Danny Boy (singer) facts for kids
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Danny Boy
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Daniel Steward
October 31, 1977 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Children | 3 |
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Daniel Steward (born October 31, 1977), known as Danny Boy, is an American R&B and soul singer. He is famous for his smooth voice and for singing on many popular songs.
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Danny Boy's Music Journey
Danny Boy started his music career very young. He signed with Death Row Records when he was just 16 years old. His first song, "Come When I Call," appeared on the Murder Was the Case soundtrack in 1994. This song was produced by DJ Quik.
Early Hits and Collaborations
In 1995, Danny Boy released his first single called "Slip N Slide." The video for this song was filmed in Cabo. It even featured famous artists like 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, and Nate Dogg.
Danny Boy is well-known for singing the choruses on several songs by the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur. These songs include "I Ain't Mad at Cha," "What'z Ya Phone #," "Picture Me Rollin'," and "Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find." These tracks are all from Tupac's album All Eyez on Me. He also sang on "Toss It Up" from Tupac's album The Don Killuminati: 7 Day Theory.
Unreleased Music and Later Releases
While at Death Row Records, Danny Boy recorded many songs. However, none of his albums were officially released during that time. Later, he appeared on the soundtrack for Eddie Griffin's movie Dysfunktional Family. He also tried out for American Idol but was disqualified.
On April 20, 2010, Death Row Records released Danny Boy's first album, It's About Time. This album featured production from talented artists like DJ Quik and DeVante Swing.
Danny Boy's Albums and Songs
Danny Boy has released several albums and many songs throughout his career.
Studio Albums
- It's About Time (released in 2010)
- Black Heart (released in 2023)
Popular Songs
Here are some of the songs Danny Boy has released or contributed to:
- "Come When I Call" (from the Murder Was the Case soundtrack) (1994)
- "Slip N Slide" (featuring Tha Dogg Pound) (1996)
- "Christmas Song," "Peaceful Christmas," "This Christmas" (from Christmas on Death Row) (1996)
- "It's Over Now," "I Can't Get Enough" (from the Gridlock'd soundtrack) (1997)
- "Beautiful Lady" (featuring K-Ci) (from Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000) (1999)
- "Do What You Do" (from Death Row Records Full Pardon Sampler) (2009)
- "Rock, Roll & Bounce," "So in Love" (from Ultimate Death Row Box Set) (2009)
Guest Appearances
Danny Boy has also been featured on songs by other artists:
- 1996: "I Ain't Mad at Cha" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy)
- 1996: "What'z Ya Phone #" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Picture Me Rollin'" (2Pac feat. Big Syke, C.P.O. & Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Too Late Playa'" (MC Hammer feat. 2Pac, Big Daddy Kane, Nutt-So & Danny Boy)
- 1996: "Toss It Up" (2Pac feat. Danny Boy, K-Ci & JoJo & Aaron Hall)
- 1996: "Just Getting My Money" (Crucial Conflict feat. Danny Boy)
- 1997: "Front Porch" (Twista feat. Danny Boy & Speedknot Mobstaz)
- 1999: "Stand Strong" (Tha Realest feat. Danny Boy, Jewell)
- 1999: "Around the World" (J-Flexx feat. Danny Boy)
- 2002: "Dysfunktional Family" (Crooked I feat. Danny Boy & Eastwood)
- 2002: "Too Street for T.V." (N.I.N.A feat. Danny Boy)
- 2004: "Snoopin'" (Twista feat. Danny Boy)
- 2009: "Caught Up in the Game" (Doobie feat. Danny Boy) (from Ultimate Death Row Box Set)
See also
In Spanish: Danny Boy (cantante) para niños
