Sparked by music in 2004 and videos in 2009, Chicago native DGainz is a mogul in the making. Introduced to music production by friend Evin his uncle and younger cousin "Lil Kenny". They are mainly where the inspiration came from to start taking music production seriously. Ready to work, Gaines shot his first video on a cell phone because his funds were not sufficient enough for a professional camera.

Gaines is the co-founder of DGainz Productions, Inc. He is responsible for helping artists' King Louie (Epic Records), Chief Keef (Interscope), YP (Universal), Lil’ Durk (Def Jam), Spenzo (Atlantic Records), Chin Chilla Meek, Sasha Go Hard and many more gain notoriety in the music industry by directing their videos and getting them noticed by major record labels.

When asked about the violence in music today, Gainz responded "I don't condone violence, but I do respect the freedom of artistic expression. If I feel the music, then I don’t mind shooting the visuals for that particular song. I shoot positive and inspiring videos as well, it’s just the street ones get more views sometimes." According to Gainz' agent Vincent E. Norment, "Good music is undeniable regardless of what genre it is."

Self-trained, DGainz has released over 80 videos in 2011 and gained over 3 million views by the end of that same year, as well as over 130 million additional viewers to date (2013). DGainz has worked with major labels such as Universal Music Group, Interscope, Def Jam and Epic/Sony to name a few and has recently been interviewed by MTV Chicago Sucker Free Count Down and featured in big name magazine & online present such as Spin, Vibe, Source, XXL, Complex, WorldStar Hip Hop, Red Eye, Fade and Hip Hop Weekly for his major contribution to the new Chicago movement. Arguably creating the spotlight on the city.

DGainz, 24, embodies the city's newfound hustle perfectly. As a video director, he captured the gritty energy of drill music in many of the subgenre's most popular clips, including "Chief Keef's I Don't Like & Love Sosa"; as a beat maker, he's crafted local standouts like King Louie "Money Dance"; and on top of all that, he's about to release his first single, "Me Against The World" on his own label along with newly signed artist Jay2 'The KiDD Classic' and PATMAN "Son of Chicago" also debuting their singles in 2013.

As a director, Gaines is credited as a key figure in the popularization and style of rap videos characterized as edgy with fast pace cut scenes. DGainz co-founded and CEO of Distinguished Gorillaz Records an independent record label with his agent and business partner, Vincent E. Norment. DGainz future career goals are continue directing, producing and establish his rap career and identifying new talent worldwide for his Indy record label. And eventually direct major motion pictures and short films.