R.I.P. Video #84: D-Matic Da Beast

Recorded June 25, 2022

Released July 25, 2022

Broadcasting from outside ThaAntidote.com (Tha Antidote), here in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA, it's ya boy, FrankieThaLuckyDog, sadly reportin' anotha tragic loss in tha Louisiana rap community.

Howard Joseph Evans, Jr., known by his stage name D-Matic Da Beast, was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler head-on, drivin' down LA 30, westbound, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, shortly after 10:30 PM; he was only 36 years-old. Evans was a native of New Orleans, LA but a long-tyme resident of Prairieville, LA. Evans graduated from Saint Amant High School, back in 2003. In 2009, Evans released his debut, Belly Of The Beast, courtesy of Gangsta Gumbo Music. Evans continued learning by attending ITI Technical College, later graduating with honors in 2012, in Process Technology. In 2015, Evans debuted his clothing brand called "VilleLyfe", to tha world. As tha years went on, Evans would help out by collaborating with Baton Rouge-based media outlet, ThaAntidote.com. Tryin' to keep it goin' for tha media, Evans' life was cut short on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, when he was struck head-on by an 18-wheeler. Today, July 25, 2022, would've been Evans' 37th birthday; FrankieThaLuckyDog would like to wish Evans a Happy 37th Birthday in Heaven!

Memories:

- On January 28, 2010, I first heard D-Matic on Kenner, LA DJ, Jimmy The DJ's Gangsta Gumbo, Vol. 4: The Audacity Of Dope & I reviewed tha mixtape.

- On May 30, 2010, I reviewed D-Matic's Belly Of The Beast release. Tha review turned out to be positive, as I gave tha release a 4.1 average rating.

- "Life Is Hectic" peaked @ #82 on my tri-weekly playlist ending 9.05.2010, totaling 16 spins.

- "Life Is Hectic" was featured on my Tha Louisiana Archives, Vol. 3: Chameleon-Changin' Chemicalz compilation, released on September 22, 2010.

- "Life Is Hectic" ranked #240 on my Top 575 Songs of 2010 year-end countdown with a grand total of 40 spins.

- On February 7, 2021, while randomly stoppin' at ThaAntidote.com, I met D-Matic inside. Even tho we ain't get a pic or drop, it was still an awesome moment.

Music:

Belly Of The Beast (2009)

01. "Prison Bars"

02. "Life Is Hectic" feat. Lil' Witness

03. I Love Pussy (Skit)

04. "Bone"

05. "I Know"

06. "Freestyle"

07. "Already Know That"

08. War Face (Skit)

09. "Crack Speaker"

10. "Crazy World"

11. "What Up"

12. "Belly Of The Beast"

13. "Treat Me" (Young feat. D-Matic)

14. "From Da Bottom" feat. Zoe

15. Connection (Skit)

16. "Loose Booty"

17. "Favorite" feat. Focussed

18. "I'mma Do Me"

19. Ain't Shit (Skit)

20. "Listen To This Track Bitch"

21. "I Made A Promise To Myself" (Lil' Black Da Gutta Baby Feat. D-Matic)

22. "3 Steps Back"

Featured On:

Gutta Baby Time 2 Get Back 2 The Streets, Vol. 1 (2009)

- "A Promise" feat. D-Matic Da Beast

Gangsta Gumbo Presents Gangsta Gumbo, Vol. 4: The Audacity Of Dope (Hosted by One-i) (2010)

- "Bottom Of The Map" (D-Matic)

Black Da Gutta Baby Product (2010)

- "Boo Boo" feat. D-Matic

- "Money" feat. John B & D-Matic

Gangsta Gumbo Presents Gangsta Gumbo, Vol. 5: Still Up 5-Nothin' (2011)

- "Life On The Line" (D-Matic feat. K. Gates & Young)

Delwin The Krazyman #ItsReal EP (2019)

- "Dope Dealer" feat. D-Matic Da Beast

International Joe Just Landed (2020)

- "Ruger In My Pocket" feat. Bookie, 3D Na'Tee & D-Matic

- "Feel Me" feat. D-Matic, C-Hen & Spike

- "Match My Hustle" feat. D-Matic, GBA Haze, Bukkfast Game & Sherwood Loxley

Natural The Lost Tapes (2020)

- "3 Da Hardway" feat. A.G. & D-Matic

Other Songs:

- D-Matic Da Beast & Delwin The Krazyman "I'm A Gee" (2022)

R.I.P. Howard "D-Matic Da Beast" Evans

7.25.1985 - 6.01.2022