Dana Dentata (born 23 July 1990) is a Canadian musician and model.[1] A former stripper and frontwoman of a metal band,[2][3] Dentata became known for fusing shock rock and horrorcore on her 2021 debut album Pantychrist.[4][5][6] With surviving sexual violence and women's empowerment as central themes of her rapping,[7][8] Dentata was cosigned by Kanye West and Marilyn Manson in 2018,[9] and has toured with groups including Korn and Evanescence.[10]

Dana Dentata
Born (1990-07-23) 23 July 1990 (age 34)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresTrap metal, shock rock, horrorcore, industrial hip-hop
Occupation(s)Musician, model, stripper (former)
Formerly ofDentata

Early life

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Dentata was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was raised in the nearby suburb of Etobicoke.[9]

Career

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Dentata started her career as a stripper, and initially performed with a metal band called Dentata. Her stage name comes from the myth of the vagina dentata, which is Latin for "toothed vagina".[6] In 2020, Dentata became the first female artist signed to Roadrunner Records.[11] Her debut solo album, Pantychrist, was released in 2021 to positive critical reviews.[12][13][14]

In January 2022, Dentata's legal team sent a cease and desist notice to Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, for allegedly violating copyrighted material found in the music video for pantychrist.[15] Dentata subsequently announced she was suing Hill for the Montero promotion.[16]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Pantychrist (2021)

References

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  1. ^ Shardlow, Phoebe. "Dana Dentata is Los Angeles' very own ethereal, rapping, gothic angel". Check-Out Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Madden, Emma (July 6, 2020). "DADDY AND HER DEMONS: THE WILD WORLD OF METAL SINGER TURNED SHOCK RAPPER DANA DENTATA". Revolver. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Nazarian, Andrea (June 13, 2018). "Meet Dana Dentata, the Former Metalhead Making Empowering Rap". Highsnobiety. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Kapela, Kimberly (November 16, 2021). "Spiritual Awakenings, Vulgarity and Slaying Demons: Dana Dentata Gives Birth to Pantychrist". Unpublished Zine. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  5. ^ Sutherland, Mark (September 8, 2021). ""This is my purpose and why I'm still alive": Dana Dentata reveals the pain behind Pantychrist". Kerrang!. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Rudolph, Willa (October 1, 2020). "Transcending and Ascending with Dana Dentata". Office Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Leivers, Dannii (September 23, 2021). ""I'm proud of myself for surviving": how Dana Dentata overcame trauma to find empowerment". Metal Hammer. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  8. ^ Cooper, Ali (January 24, 2022). "With 'Pantychrist,' Dana Dentata speaks on sexual assault without filters or shame". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  9. ^ a b Lanigan, Roisin (October 17, 2018). "10 things you need to know about dana dentata". i-D. Vice Media. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  10. ^ Clevenger, Ericka (November 11, 2022). "DANA DENTATA – THE CLOWN OF YOUR DREAMS". Lady Gunn. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  11. ^ "Metal AF Rapper Dana Dentata Signs To Roadrunner Records". The Pit. October 1, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  12. ^ Hickie, James (September 2, 2021). "Album review: Dana Dentata – Pantychrist". Kerrang!. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  13. ^ Solomon, Rosie (September 1, 2021). "Dana Dentata's pantychrist: Toronto's rap/metal warrior sharpens her teeth". Metal Hammer. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  14. ^ Miriam (July 20, 2021). "Dana Dentata Breaking Down Boundaries With New Song "pantychrist"". Out Now. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  15. ^ Neog, Anupal Sraban (January 23, 2022). "Who is Dana Dentata? Canadian model-turned-musician slaps Lil Nas X with a cease and desist letter". SK Pop. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  16. ^ "Goth Rapper Dana Dentata is Suing Lil Nas X Over 'Montero' Pregnancy Promotion". The Pit. January 24, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2023.