Seasoned Tasmanian rapper, Mick “Dunn D” Heath started raising a few eyebrows as an MC in the live funk flavored, hip-hop band Unleash The Nugget throughout early 2002. Throughout the next couple of years, Dunn began entering local hip-hop battles. Which saw him connecting with local hip-hop artists. As well as writing and recording demo tracks which never saw the light of day until 2005. When Dunn D began performing and recording with a four-man hip-hop outfit, Heads of State. The group included Tasmanian hip-hop veterans, DJ Dameza, DJ Grotesque and Mdusu, releasing a full-length album in ‘07 titled, Making the Best of What We’ve Got.

After the crew disbanded in 2008, Dunn began focusing on his solo material and called in the help of Launceston hip-hop producer Akouo to begin producing his debut solo album. Throughout 2010-2012, Dunn became a mainstay in the Australian battle rap scene. Having some classic matchups against the likes of Kerser, Greeley, Planz, Cryptic, Gabi & Lou Lou, Devast8r, Cortext, Lethal and Mike Pipes, quickly cemented his status as a top tier battler in Australia.

Dunn D went on to dominate world battle leagues of acapella hip-hop battles. Taking it to Canada, the UK, and South Africa, dominating against battle rap legends, Shuffle T, Bobby Rex (UK) and Big Kannon at King of the Dot (KOTD). Some big names then came to Australia to battle Dunn D such as American battle legends Head Ice and Cortez.

At the beginning of 2012, he released his debut self-titled album and spent the year gigging around Australia to promote it. The following year, Dunn D released his sophomore album, The Pelican L.P. With production from Hobart heavyweights, DaVinci & Mdusu, and guest features from Manaz Ill, Greeley & Fluence. The Pelican L.P is a fresh take on the style Dunn Is renowned for. In 2020, Dunn D released Phoenix with hit singles, “Shadows from Shine”, and “Icarus”.