Dwayne Allen Abernathy Jr, known as "Dem Jointz," grew up in Compton, California, where he discovered his passion for music by playing drums in his local church at the age of 6. Despite the challenges of his environment, he chose a musical path over the pressures of gangs and violence. Influenced by NWA, DJ Quik, and other Compton artists as well as a wide range of musical legends, Jointz has gone on to produce records for Dr. Dre, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and more, leaving a lasting impact on his city and the global music scene.