Dawin Polanco, also known as Dawin, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. With his hit songs “Dessert” and “Just Girly Things,” Dawin has made a name for himself in the music industry. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Dawin developed a passion for music at a young age and has been dedicated to his craft ever since. His talent was recognized when he posted a viral Vine video featuring a snippet of “Just Girly Things,” which propelled his career to new heights. Dawin continues to share his musical content and vlogs on his YouTube channel, showcasing his unique and appealing style. With his incredible singing and composing abilities, Dawin is a force to be reckoned with in the music world.
Quick Facts
- Hip Hop Singers
- American Male
- Height: 5’9″ (175 cm)
- U.S. State: New Yorkers
Rise to Stardom
Dawin Polanco rose to stardom with the release of his debut single titled “Just Girly Things” in 2014. The song quickly gained popularity, reaching the 28th spot on the Dance/Electronic Songs chart in the USA and peaking at #2 on the iTunes electronic chart. Polanco’s fame skyrocketed when he synchronized a part of the song to a dance clip of Alfonso Ribeiro and uploaded it to Vine. The 6-second video went viral, making Polanco a popular Viner and leading him to sign a deal with the Casablanca/Republic label. He then released the commercial version of “Just Girly Things.”
In 2015, Polanco released a new track called “Dessert.” The song was released in both solo and collaborative versions and achieved great success, reaching the top 10 in New Zealand and Australia. It eventually gained platinum status in the USA. Following the success of “Dessert,” Polanco released several additional singles, including “Throwback,” “Jumpshot,” “Errors,” “Life of the Party,” and “Sidekick.” In 2016, he released his EP ‘Sunday,’ and a year later, he self-released the album ‘Errors,’ which featured the single “Cut ‘Em Off.” However, the song failed to impress the audience.
Television and YouTube
Aside from his music career, Dawin Polanco has also made appearances on television. In 2016, he was featured in an episode of the Philippine variety show ‘Eat Bulaga!’ Additionally, Polanco operates a self-titled YouTube channel where he shares his music videos. The most popular video on his channel is the audio clip of the song “Jumpshot,” which has been played over 15 million times as of December 2018. The audio clip of “Dessert” is also popular on his channel, with over 12 million plays.
Family & Personal Life
Dawin Polanco was born on December 12, 1990, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is known to be a very private person and doesn’t often reveal details about his personal life to the public. However, on October 14, 2018, Polanco and his brother uploaded a video titled ‘Answering Personal Questions’ on his YouTube channel. This video provides some insights into the personal life of the singer for those who are curious.