Diné artist 'Def-i' continues to carve out an original niche from introspective and poetic Hip Hop. Emerging from Dinétah & the underground rap circuit, Def-i’s eclectic repertoire has provided him with much success and opportunity; MC, Producer, Artist-Educator – Def-i has been featured on NPR Music, Sway In The Morning, New York Times, BBC, Shade 45, CBC, Democracy Now! and more. His performance styles range widely from Hip Hop/Rap and Spoken Word to Contemporary Indigenous Acoustic. Rounding out this diverse musical powerhouse, Def-i is an experienced youth workshop provider, active Recording Academy / GRAMMYs member, and currently serves as a U.S. Hip-Hop Cultural Ambassador with Next Level USA. His dedication to cultural preservation and lyrical mastery has earned him the respect of Hip Hop veterans, industry professionals, academics, and upcoming generations. Def-i