Dame D.O.L.L.A. Salutes His Day Ones On "Home Team"

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Dame D.O.L.L.A. paid homage to the people that have stuck by his side on his latest track "Home Team."

Basketball star Damian Lillard is back once again with another single. We've listen to Dame D.O.L.L.A. go bar for bar against Shaq in their short-lived rap beef, and he's showcased his skills on "GOAT Spirit" featuring Raphael Saadiq along with his moving spoken word release "BLACKLIST." The Portland Trail Blazers point guard has returned on Friday (July 17) with a socially conscious single titled "Home Team" where he gives a nod to those who have continued to be his support system, regardless of his celebrity status.

Dame uses the visual to "Home Team" to highlight "the long-term roots of these relationships and what Dame’s 'day ones' are currently building as entrepreneurs and pillars in the community of Portland, OR," a press release states. "The past to present format of the visual celebrates the strength and resilience of Black families in America, and shows never-before-seen family and childhood pictures of Dame with family and friends that are still heavily involved in his life today."

The track reportedly features Dreebo on the hook and boasts production from Nonstop Da Hitman. Dame co-directed the music video alongside his cousin Brookfield Duece and the visual is dedicated to Dame's late cousin, Brandon "Chef B" Johnson. Stream Dame D.O.L.L.A.'s "Home Team" and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

My rank is a higher up when it come to moral compass
Sense of direction still elite when I drink at functions (Functions)
Henny on the rocks, I be drinkin' tea at the luncheon
Get it from my daddy, I come with a little disfunction
Please excuse the temper and lack of the small talk
I'ma make it clear, so don't ask me to ballpark (No)


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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