Dusty McFly

Derek Tailfer (born November 5, 1988), also known as his stage name Dusty McFly is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan. He is known for his mixtape series, "Buffies & Benihanas" has led to both critical acclaim and major record deals for him, although he is still currently signed under Detroit legend Street Lord Juan's record label Dirty Glove Entertainment.

Biography

Dusty was mainly raised by his mother and grandmother, his grandmother gave him the nickname, "Dusty" because he had light brown hair, he learned how to be a man at a young age and took care of himself. He was influenced by E-40 and Snoop Dogg. Dusty McFly’s music is an unapologetic reflection of the harsh realities that exist in Detroit, Michigan and other disenfranchised communities across the country. Dusty McFly’s music is a soundtrack to the city; it’s a celebration for those who were fortunate enough to overcome the social ills of their immediate environment, and a cry from the youth who have succumbed to it. Dusty McFly’s music is about making audiences aware of this lifestyle and reality.

He has aligned himself with the seasoned entertainment industry veterans in C.O.I.N. Handlers LLC as his management company to ensure his chances of success. Together they are diligently working to make history for the city of Detroit, and guaranteeing Dusty as a contender in the big league. Their collective faith in God, discipline, diligence, and hard work is sure to make Dusty McFly next up from Detroit, Michigan. He released his debut mixtape Buffies & Benihanas in 2011. He released the lead single to his upcoming mixtape, Evergreen called "All Week" on August 10, 2014. The second single "Paper" is going to be on both his mixtape, Evergreen and an EP called, Bo$$ $tatus set to be released in 2014 sources say.

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes

Title

album details

Buffies&Benihanas

  • Release Date: November 1, 2011
  • Hosted by DJ Greg Street
  • Presented by Dirty Glove Entertainment, Capital Park, C.O.I.N. Handlers

Buffies&Benihanas 1.5

  • Release Date: December 6, 2012
  • Hosted by DJ BJ

Buffies&Benihanas II

  • Release Date: November 5, 2013
  • Presented by Dirty Glove Entertainment, Capital Park, C.O.I.N. Handlers

Buffalo Stare

  • Release Date: March 29, 2014
  • Presented by Dirty Glove Entertainment, Capital Park, C.O.I.N. Handlers

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title

Year

Peak chart positions

US

US R&B

US Rap

"Right Back Home"
(featuring Key Wane)

2013

"Show You How To Do It"

"Ball"
(featuring T.Y. & 3D)

"ShoBoat"
(featuring Scb Stro)

"All Week"

2014

"Paper"

"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

List of featured singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title

Year

Peak chart positions

US

US R&B

US Rap

"Swag IV Sale"
(Ro Spit featuring Dusty McFly)

2013

"#LikePac"
(Early Mac featuring Dusty Mcfly, Say It Ain't Tone, Big Quis)

2014

"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest Appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name

Title

Year

Other artist(s)

Album

"Iraq"

2009

Big Sean

Finally Famous Vol. 2: UKNOWBIGSEAN

"Criminal Enterprise"

2011

Chip$

Couch Potato

"Graze The Top"

2012

Boldy James

Consignment: Favor for a Favor

"I'm Out Here (Remix)"

LoveRance, Dom Kennedy

Freak Of The Industry

"Michigan U's"

2013

Boldy James, Forty Da Great

Jammin' 30: In the Morning

"They Said"

2014

Key Wane, King Chip, Roscoe Dash

Detroit vs. Everybody