"I can assure you the dude has more to offer than just “Jay, 50 & Weezy.” If you need further convincing, listen to his latest track “It’s My Turn.” "

"DEE-1...hes dope...and PERSISTENT..."

"His Hip-Hop influence is evident every time he stands behind a microphone. He’s a refreshment to music in general."

"A five minute rap video might cause some to hesitate to press play, but I promise you this one is worth every second of your time"

"He hit a gold mine with the “Jay, 50 and Weezy” video thats gotten him a ton of play on MTV2 and the attention of a few important people in the music world."

"I hope you really take the time to listen to Dee-1’s incredible message on this one."

"Dee-1, an independent rapper coming straight from New Orleans, is becoming more of a household name."

"Representing New Orleans, 2011 is gonnna be a big year for the "One Man Army" known as Dee-1."

"Finally a kid who isn’t afraid to say some real sh*t. Take notes, newbooties! We need more hip hop like this kid!"

“Dee-1's lyrics hit on a lot of truths, none greater than the insane decibel level of the stadium: "Dome sounds like a 757 taking off".”

“Kicking off the show at 6 p.m. will be local rapper Dee-1, who has opened up for stars like Juvenile and Lupe Fiasco and whose music has an uplifting message.He’s played other outdoor events like the Jazz Fest and Voodoo Fest in New Orleans, but this is a first for him at Groovin’ on the Grounds”

““I see black, I see white, I see Asian,” shouted New Orleans rap artist Dee-1 to the crowd. “That’s what real music is about.” Dee-1, whose real name is David Augustine, was the winner, earning the highest score from a panel of judges...”

“Local hip hop artist Dee-1 will also be opening the Saturday night show. "I'm planning it out right now,” Dee-1 said. “I'm so excited about this show...”

“In his most popular song, Walk the Walk, which is aimed at younger generation minorities, the doc teams up with New Orleans rapper Dee-1...”

“We've got to eat right and keep our bodies tight," he rhymes in one of his more popular songs, "Walk the Walk," in which he joins up with a schoolteacher and popular hip-hop artist from New Orleans, Louisiana: David Augustine, also known as Dee-1.”

“The second-annual Youth Summit was educational and entertaining. About 1,000 students came out for a day of workshops and recognition. David "Dee-1" Augustine is a middle school teacher and a rapper whose business is reaching out to children.”

“Dee-1 admits to being exposed to the same circumstances as the artists that put New Orleans on the map but is determined to represent “The Big Easy” with a different viewpoint by using inspirational and insightful rhymes in his music.”

“...listeners buzzing over his unlimited potential. His single “Rebirth”, which describes the way of life, pride, and customs in New Orleans caught the attention of several program directors and has been receiving radio play on several stations and in clubs from New Orleans to Houston.”

“For New Orleans native Dee-1, Saturday saw the continuation of a new movement in rap and a transformation in terms of hip-hop and the Big Easy. And Dee-1’s performance should have merited the top spot in the lineup.”

““The community of Donaldsonville welcomed both Dee-1 and I with open arms, allowing us to fulfill our dream of filming a video together.” “We’re excited about impacting the community of Donaldsonville with our hip-hop healthy message,” Augustine said. “These music videos are just the be”