BIO

Damez is the all-around self-made artist. A rapper, singer, dancer, songwriter, editor, creative director and a rising voice in music, there’s not many hats he doesn’t wear. Primarily rap/hip-hop and R&B, he showcases his talents and versatility through an eclectic catalog of self-penned songs and choreography-heavy visuals and performances.

Born Damién Denzel Ross Henderson in Jackson, Mississippi, he discovered his love for music at an early age and began writing songs and performing in front of family as a child. After relocating with his family to Atlanta, Georgia when he was 6, he began to explore his artistry as he experienced his adolescent years into early adulthood. During this time, he endured an unfortunate series of events, such as the death of his great grandmother, the ugly divorce of his parents’ and the tragic murder of his brother at the tender age of 17. (Google: “Justice For Ryan Henderson”).

While in college, he began independently recording music and performing live shows, releasing his debut project via SoundCloud in December 2014. Since, he has globally released a number of projects, singles and compelling visuals (including documentaries and other content), accessible on iTunes, Amazon, YouTube and all digital streaming platforms. He graduated from Georgia Southern University in May 2017 with a Bachelors degree in Broadcast Communications/Journalism.

In 2022, MTV News said Damez was ready to take the throne. He graced the covers of Out Magazine’s June 2020 coveted Pride Issue, as well as the October 2020 issue of Atlanta Magazine, among others. He was featured on Billboard.com twice, as part of their ‘Billboard Pride’ playlist for his 2019 singles “Pull Up” and “Big Mood.” He’s performed for Atlanta’s Black Pride Festival in 2019, 2021, & 2022, as well as other notable performances such as 2021’s MOBI Fest, Human Rights Campaign’s HBCU Summit in 2019, and opening for original Dreamgirl Jennifer Holliday during NAESM’s 2020 Leadership Conference.

An advocate for equal rights and healthcare, he has participated in numerous campaigns for brands such as CDC and PrEP, among others. Most recently, he was featured in a 2022 campaign alongside Tina Knowes-Lawson and more for ViiV Healthcare to end HIV stigma and raise awareness on preventive medication.

Being both black and LGBT+ in today’s challenging society and hip-hop’s musical landscape has not been an easy road for him, but he’s channeled the unique intersectionality of his life experiences in his music and hopes to be a voice for unique people everywhere.