Diorno Dylyano Braaf, known professionally as Dio, was born on May 31, 1988, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He is a Dutch rapper of Surinamese origin. Dio's early releases include Tijdmachine Mixtape and his debut solo album, Rock & Roll, both released in 2008. In 2012, he released his second studio album, Benjamin Braafs Festival, and the single "Dracula". His third studio album, De Man, was released in 2015. Throughout his career, Dio collaborated with various artists, including The Opposites, Willie Wartaal, Sef, Jayh, Bokoesam, Ronnie Flex, Jonna Fraser, and Hef. In addition to his solo work, Dio also participated in the ad hoc collective Straight Outta Compton, which released an EP inspired by the film about the rap group N.W.A. He has also toured widely and appeared at festivals including Lowlands.
