Dax: ‘To Be A Man (Remix)’ with Darius Rucker [Review]

Dax’s ‘To Be A Man’ remix with Darius Rucker is a powerful song that sheds light on the emotional struggles. It also reminisces expectations placed on men and marks Dax’s journey from a sports player to a viral YouTube sensation.

Dax (Daniel Nwosu) is a Canadian hip-hop artist who gained fame on YouTube with over 4.5 million subscribers. He is known for remixing ‘Godzilla’ and going viral with the ‘Cash Me Outside’ video. In addition to his music career, Dax had a successful basketball career. Despite his success, he also worked as a janitor while pursuing his education.

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Dax’s discography includes his debut EP, ‘It’s Different Now,’ which featured collaborations with Futuristic and O.T. Genasis in August 2018. He followed this with his second EP, ‘I’ll Say It For You,’ in March 2020, supported by singles like ‘Dear God’ and ‘Book of Revelations.’ In October 2021, he released his debut studio album, ‘Pain Paints Paintings.’

Daniel’s journey continued with the single ‘The Next Rap God 2’ in November 2021, where he vowed to sign with a major label if the song reached 500,000 likes before 2022, which he fulfilled in September 2022 by signing with Columbia Records. On August 18, 2023, Dax unveiled his first majorEP and his third overall, titled ‘What is life?.’

Dax’s ‘To Be A Man (Remix)’ featuring Darius Rucker is a poignant exploration of the societal expectations of men. The song sheds light on the burdensome standards that men are meant to meet, including emotional suppression and unwavering strength. Nwosu’s song serves as a heartfelt plea for understanding the male experience and encourages men to express themselves without fear of judgment. Dax’s collaboration with Darius Rucker adds a new dimension to this emotional journey, making it even more impactful.

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