DC The Don has signed with Republic Records, marking a major milestone for the Milwaukee artist as he enters a new phase of his career. The deal formalizes years of steady momentum built through a genre-fluid approach that pulls from hip-hop, punk, pop, and rock, earning him a devoted following and a reputation for versatility. Republic Records leadership describes DC The Don as a songwriter-driven artist with a sound that moves freely across styles, positioning the partnership as a long-term creative alignment.
To mark the announcement, DC The Don has released his new single “Lie2Me,” his first official release under the Republic banner. Produced by LouieOTK, the track flips a playful sample from electronic duo ear’s 2025 song “Real Life,” pairing melodic delivery with emotional tension. The single reflects a refined direction while staying true to the shapeshifting instincts that defined his earlier work, from SoundCloud releases to boundary-blurring projects that resisted easy categorization.
“Lie2Me” also arrives with a new music video directed by The Window, which centers on the pull of a connection that feels almost unreal in its intensity. The release serves as the first glimpse of DC The Don’s upcoming project, ‘the rumors are true,’ and sets the tone for what follows. With a major-label platform now in place, the new chapter builds directly on the creative control and identity he has cultivated from the start.