Dwagie’s status in Asia is legendary: from being a founding member of the first rap group to secure a record deal to the success of his current album which has garnered him multiple awards. In addition to being a staple in the local hip hop media, he has also received much attention from international outlets, including  interviews with TIME Magazine, CNN, BBC, Reuters, The Times (UK), Al Jazeera, and multiple appearances on Discovery channel. He even had NBA star Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls making a video cameo appearance.
Lyrically, Dwagie steers away from the shallow subject matter typically addressed in pop/club tracks, instead opting for messages with substance. This is no more evident than in his classic track, “People”, which outwardly displays compassion for all those who are struggling and suffering in this world. So poignant was his message in this song, that it lead to a meeting with global champion of Human Rights, the Dalai Lama, who is featured in the song and music video.
In 2014, Dwagie collaborated with DJ Premier and Nas and released 2 tracks “Classic” and “Refuse to Listen,” respectively. In 2015, the collaboration extends to street poet Talib Kweli, featuring in the song “Endless Cycle,” and with the legendary Wu Tang for the song “Clown."
In October 2014, Dwagie was invited to perform at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City. The Village Voice titled the interview Meet the Only Rapper on Earth Who’s Collaborated With Nas and the Dalai Lama.” Music Mic described Dwagie “is conscious rap at its most fully realized, a meteor from well outside the rap scene that could well remind American rap of what it’s meant to be doing in our country.”
Dwagie has attracted various media coverages, from Hype Magazine, Hip Hop Dx, to MTV Iggy. In a closing summary of a feature article wrote “There are MCs abroad that are closer to the hip-hop ideal than most American rappers. Dwagie is one of the brightest examples.
American hip-hop can learn a lot from Dwagie — if it takes the time to listen.”