Dwight Arrington Myers AKA Heavy D

Most of you know him as Heavy D, but to close friends and love ones, he was just simply known as Dwight Arrington Myers.  Born in Mandeville, Jamaica on May 24, 1967, Heavy D at a very young age, and his family relocated to Mount Vernon, New York.  Destined for greatness, Dwight became affiliated with rap music at its inception, and what is more, started making his own demonstration (demo) tapes in junior high school.  Subsequently, he formed a group by the name of The Boyz with fellow high school friends:  DJ Eddie F, Trouble T-Roy, and G-Wiz.  After fortunately reaching their demo tape to Def Jam Executive, Andre’ Harrell who was in the process of establishing Uptown Records, Heavy D and The Boyz were the first Uptown artists in 1986.  Commendably, in 1987 Heavy D and The Boyz released their debut album entitled, Living Large.  Singles Mr. Big Stuff and The Overweight Lover’s in the House are the two hits that really established Heavy D as a rap icon in the eyes of rap fans.  His image was definitely a massive one and on the map now.