Following the success of his recent album, iconic New Mexico artist Def-i serves up new sounds and vibes delivering a new EP titled 'DRZLTN' on Friday, November 20th. Teaming up with Northwest Super-Producer Smoke M2D6 of Oldominion, "DRZLTN" is one of the biggest projects from Def-i's catalog thus far. The album features guest appearances from

Following the success of his recent album, iconic New Mexico artist Def-i serves up new sounds and vibes delivering a new EP titled 'DRZLTN' on Friday, November 20th. Teaming up with Northwest Super-Producer Smoke M2D6 of Oldominion, "DRZLTN" is one of the biggest projects from Def-i's catalog thus far. The album features guest appearances from Myka 9, Illmac, One Be Lo, Sleep of Oldominion, Smoke M2D6, Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose, A. Billi Free, Baby Shel, Liv The Artist, Tanaya Winder, Stuart James, YVHIKV, Landon Wordswell, plus more. The album title itself is short for 'deresolution' and the sound was inspired from the classic movie/game 'Tron' juxtaposed with imagery of futuristic off-grid 'Rez' life deprogramming. Pre-order/download the album now. credits released November 20, 2020

All lyrics written & performed by Christopher A. Mike-Bidtah except for guest features. All beats produced by Smoke M2D6 except for Track 7 produced by One Be Lo. Album artwork by Randy L. Barton. Mixed and Master by Ariano. #DRZLTN

Def-i's latest album showcases his evolution as an artist, lyricist, and human being exploring the unknown & the ups and downs of the beyond. All beats from this 10 track project are hand crafted by Super-Producer 'Smoke M2D6' plus features guest appearances from RedCloud, Ariano, A. Billi Free, Sage Cornelius, Geena Fontanella (Marie Font),

Def-i's latest album showcases his evolution as an artist, lyricist, and human being exploring the unknown & the ups and downs of the beyond. All beats from this 10 track project are hand crafted by Super-Producer 'Smoke M2D6' plus features guest appearances from RedCloud, Ariano, A. Billi Free, Sage Cornelius, Geena Fontanella (Marie Font), Runt of Jivin Scientists, Baby Shel, MC Optimal, Dawta Magma, Soufy, Realistic, Akword Actwrite, Robin Byrd, Cochise MC, & Anonymiss. Thank you for your support!

One month after releasing their new album In the Mean Time, legendary New Mexico emcee Def-i and LA icon Ariano are staying on their grind and returning with a reworked, revamped and reimagined version of In the Mean Time. Produced, mixed and mastered by Ariano, the new project features the original 13 remixed tracks, along with three brand-new

One month after releasing their new album In the Mean Time, legendary New Mexico emcee Def-i and LA icon Ariano are staying on their grind and returning with a reworked, revamped and reimagined version of In the Mean Time. Produced, mixed and mastered by Ariano, the new project features the original 13 remixed tracks, along with three brand-new songs where Def-i murders his verses with his characteristic smoothness.

The new album precedes a brand new video for "The Title Track In the Mean Time Remix." Shot in downtown Austin by the endlessly innovative New Mexico creative Maurice Jonson, the video is an adept reflection of the more in-your-face sound of the remixed track, visually unexpected in every way. New visuals, new tracks and new remixes. Sponsors LRG Clothing brings you Remixed & Reloaded (In the Mean Time)

They. Are. Back.

Not even a worldwide pandemic can keep New Mexico’s preeminent emcee Def-i and SoCal legend Ariano from staying on their grind and creating some of their best work to date with the forthcoming release of their new album, In the Meantime. A testament to their talents not only as solo artists but also to the unmistakable chemistry

They. Are. Back.

Not even a worldwide pandemic can keep New Mexico’s preeminent emcee Def-i and SoCal legend Ariano from staying on their grind and creating some of their best work to date with the forthcoming release of their new album, In the Meantime. A testament to their talents not only as solo artists but also to the unmistakable chemistry and magic that unfolds when they create as a duo, the first single off the new album, “Silly Love” showcases how they’ve elevated their craft once again.

“Silly Love” is a catchy, light-hearted joint that pulls you in and belies the toxic love buried in the lyrics. Produced, mixed and mastered by Ariano, with Austin’s Tanner Hoyt on guitar, the beat makes you nod your head and provides the perfect backdrop for Def-i to do what he does best. Using his smooth rasp to serve up verses laden with clever riddles and double meanings in an effortless flow, he is a true master of his craft who makes this shit look easy. Ariano delivers the sing-along hook with a honeyed baritone and silky smoothness.

“Silly Love” is as much a visual journey as a lyrical one. Filmed in Austin, Texas, the immensely talented Maurice Johnson out of New Mexico channeled his vision into a video with playful vintage vibes, clean lines and a mood all its own.

This latest single and video is just a taste of what is to come from Def-i and Ariano as they leave you hungry for more and prepare to drop In the Meantime.

At the onset of highly respected New Mexico artist Def-i’s tour for his latest album, Deserted Oceans, the global pandemic hit and upended life as we know it. Def-i’s planned tour didn’t make it beyond his album release party. Although he could no longer share his music live with the world, he and recurring collaborator, Ariano, saw an opportunity

At the onset of highly respected New Mexico artist Def-i’s tour for his latest album, Deserted Oceans, the global pandemic hit and upended life as we know it. Def-i’s planned tour didn’t make it beyond his album release party. Although he could no longer share his music live with the world, he and recurring collaborator, Ariano, saw an opportunity to bring fans something unexpected. The duo flipped the script and prepare to drop a revamped version of the album, bringing you Oceans Deserted – The Remixes.

Oceans Deserted-The Remixes reimagines all of the original tracks from Deserted Oceans and serves up new sounds and vibes, sometimes presenting Def-i in a way that fans have never before heard him. Take “Woke Up Late” with LA’s Josh Dominguez on the hook – Def-i’s delivery takes on distinctly seductive vibe, a surprising departure from his usual stylings. New voices enter the fray on the album as well, with talented newcomer Sage Price dropping the hook on “Giving Thanks.” As an added bonus, Def-i and Ariano give listeners a brand new track with “American Quarantine.”

The message in the songs remains as powerful, but the sound is refreshed with Ariano’s production morphing from traditional hip hops beats into a more rock-driven platform that makes Oceans Deserted – The Remixes an entirely new experience to immerse yourself in.

Oceans Deserted – The Remixes available on Popular Nobody.

Continuing 2019’s Dream Trails magic, Def-i teams up once again with veteran SoCal producer and artist Ariano on Deserted Oceans. Titled after a clever twist on where each artist hails from (Def-i from the deserts of New Mexico, Ariano from the beaches of the West Coast), the album is an elevated version of the artistry fans have come to expect

Continuing 2019’s Dream Trails magic, Def-i teams up once again with veteran SoCal producer and artist Ariano on Deserted Oceans. Titled after a clever twist on where each artist hails from (Def-i from the deserts of New Mexico, Ariano from the beaches of the West Coast), the album is an elevated version of the artistry fans have come to expect from Def-i.