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Dré Anthony – Shining [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

My sound in three words is melodic, versatile, raw.

Tell us a few things about your new song Shining. What is the story behind it?

The story behind Shining was to make a record that was really catchy and about coming up from the grind. But the meaning is to shine from within just like ice etc. Ironically when I made this Shining I was in a dark place at the time. but I had to use the inner shine from within to keep pushing through and inevitably bring this song to existence.

Which is your most personal and honest lyric?

My most honest lyrics is “I’m soul finding right now I’m just soul searching my soul be burning”. Its lyrics from a song that I made called No Write​-Off​s I was expressing the pains that I felt through my life.

Favourite album of the past year?

There are a lot of great artists, but I’ve been listening to my own mixtape to this day. Just to really see the differences and growth through my craft.

What would you change in the music industry?

Easily the contracts and the music business as a whole. I feel labels rarely give artists their rights to own their own music catalogs. I feel that needs to change, but artist also need to be more business savvy if they really want longevity and wealth.

How do you relate to the vibrant music scene of Toronto?

Me being from Toronto automatically relates me in that sense. But depending on where you grew up in Toronto you may be on your grind and I feel my up bringing for sure reflects that in my music.

What is the most useless talent you have?

I feel all my talents are useful, but on a non serious point I would say I can drink a lot of water fast.

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Dré Anthony – Dice [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

My sound in three words is melodic, mainstream ready, and versatile.

Tell us a few things about your EP Dice. What is the story behind it?

The story behind Dice is that I went through a lot of struggles in my personal life just to finish this project. I had to make decisions that the average person most likely wouldn’t of took or dared to try. It really was a risk and a choice to follow my vision at any cost to make it actually happen. I feel people can choice what they please, but their decisions will affect their life’s. I did not really have a choice I knew I had to do something to better my life. It really was a risk that I took, but it was worth it because it come to fruition.

You are doing music for 8 years. How has your sound developed over these years?

I started off as a back pack rapper going on old school beats and I transitioned to a mainstream sound. I do different genres now as well and I sing too. I can say versatility has been the major change over the years in comparison to my older songs from years ago.

Favourite rapper, lyricist and producer?

My favourite rapper and lyricist is Tupac, but an honourable mention is DMX. Tupac is a true artist in every aspect. He could talk about anything and he painted a clear, but relatable image and message in his music. As for a producer I do not have an exact favourite I just respect good production from producers who take their craft serious.

What does hip hop symbolize in your opinion?

Hip Hop symbolizes self expression of your consciousness. It also represents who you are as a person, your upbringing and your story. I feel Hip Hop is the voice of the unheard or unseen if it’s authentic.

What is the best advice you’ve been given?

The best advice I’ve been given is to be careful on who I do business with.

What is the one habit/thing you cannot live without?

One habit that I can not go without is constantly sharping my craft in some time of way. I am always advancing myself in anyway that is possible.

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