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Don

How did you first get into music?

It all started from playing around with beats, I'd get on the computer with the free time I had looking for sounds I've never heard before. First they started off to sound cinematic, after that I found out how to tune in with the process leading me to ground more sounds then came the trap beats, R&B and so forth. Now at the time I was young, so I didn't think much of it, but those sounds left a mark on me and still do to this day, I remember being disappointed because I hadn't found my voice yet leaving these in the darkness.. some time passed and as I gained more experience with life I began to find that voice. Just like with the beats, I felt like I had superpowers, but something was missing. That missing piece was there all along. After all the fun and games, I learned a great deal,  but it was once things got serious I couldn't ever turn back again. I started writing every day, carrying a notebook around wherever I go or even using my phone to write. Although I never published any of the recordings I produced, I found later that was all practice, today I easily find beats on the Internet and kill them. I no longer freestyle in the halls or with friends, it all serious work to me now. I still have the best time producing anything I start on and those I haven't started on let's just say I'm coming for them.

Who has been your most influential teacher or mentor?

After all I've been through I gotta say I'm my own most influential teacher/mentor. Nothing came easy to me other than creating. I fell in love with bringing these recordings to life, creating worlds unlike any other. It's all I think about. I'm doing all this from the heart; truth is the connection I have with music will never die no matter what.

What interests or hobbies do you have outside of music?

I don't have many interests outside of creating music. Don't get me wrong I know how to have a good time and enjoy life, but music is where it's at for me. That's my high.

What is your proudest achievement so far as an artist?

I'm excited that my music is being heard from around the world as opposed to being locked up in my mind or in a computer. I can't believe you can find one of my most invested songs on the top streaming services today, Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube etc. That makes me wanna keep going harder because I know I already made it. I'm here and my presence is speaking loudly.  

Who have you been able to work with so far?

I haven't worked with anyone yet and honestly I'm big on solo work, so I don't mind it. There's many great artists out here and I see them; I just haven't given it any thought to work with anyone other than getting deeper with myself in my own work. I'm my best feature. I love doing this alone until otherwise.

What are your plans in the coming months?

I plan on releasing my most completed work of art, "True Love" the album. I gave this my blood, heart and soul. I cannot imagine it being unheard of once I got bigger than I already am. This album is full of passion, I only wanna see it be published on a global scale, that way I others can resonate with it. I have other great pieces like "Ambitious" and "About You" but "True Love" is my only and first body of work so I'm here for it. Expect albums afterwards though. I'm only getting started..

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

It's hard to say you know, because life happens In mysterious ways, but I can say this, I'll be creating music no matter what's going on.

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