Career
In 2009, he signed to Communist Party Records. His stage name is an acronym deriving from his nickname "Die Young". DY has been making music independently since the age of 14 winning several emcee competitions and releasing solo material.
An album was in the making in cooperation with Communist Party Record artist Belly.
His first single "Passenger" featuring another Communist Party Record artist Danny Fernandes was released in October 2009. Upon the release, he was featured on Billboard February 19, 2010 issue as one of the best emerging Canadian artists.
On November 18, 2010, DY was reported missing in Mexico. In mid-August 2010, Schab made plans to fly to Mexico and disappeared with no one hearing from him in months.
Canadian police was investigating his whereabouts.
On December 10, 2010 his family released another statement expressing their grave worry on DY"s disappearance. Various media sources speculate his disappearance is related to drugs and links to organized crime. Just prior to his disappearance, he had shot a music video for his second single called "That"s My Spot" featuring former Danity Kane member Doctorate. and his contract with Communist Party Records was terminated.
