Today we’d like to introduce you to Desoul Music.
Hi Desoul, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I’m originally from Cartersville, GA Mountain side area called Bartow County. Poetry has always been a part of my life where I used to get in trouble every week for using my lunch money to go buy new journals two or three times a week. I was in tune with writing everything down and making a rhyme as if I was Nas or Big daddy Kane. On my walk home every day, I would listen to “Tha Carter 2″ by lil Wayne and have two songs on repeat, “Fireman” & “Tha Mobb”. Those songs changed my way of thinking at seven years old. I had made up my mind that I was going to be a business owner and have my mother retire with her feet up by the time I turned 25. That was my oath to myself, with a firm belief that it will happen, with no idea deep down of How any of these things would take place. Keep in mind I’m a die hard Lil Wayne fan alongside with one of my closest friends Q.B. At the time, I was living with my mother and eventually, I moved to my dad’s in Columbus, GA. Where I met Quinton Buckner
Back when we’re were in middle school Quinton, randomly brought up that we should be the next Cashmoney or No limit, with him being Mack mane/master p and me being Lil Wayne /Drake. I didn’t take him serious at first. I honestly didn’t think I could really rap what so ever but he insisted I try. I gave it a shot. QB brought his old MP3 player to the dining room, found some instrumentals and started freestyling. After the first two songs, I was hooked. From that day forward, we’d meet up after practice and record any ideas we had. Eventually, we ended up coming up with our own record label name “Jazz Ent” at the time and started putting out what we thought were independent mixtapes. Back when CDs were a thing (lol) eventually QB found someone to press us our first batch of CDs. Started handing them out at every event in Columbus Ga, remember everything we made in house damn near, I made the cover art and project titles, etc. and QB put in the footwork. We ended up dropping music as we got older like when MySpace started popping, we uploaded a few projects on there then, in the midst of life happening we jus fell off of music all together.
As time goes by, I ended up moving back with my mom during my last three years of high school. After we graduate, I work two 9/5s throughout the first half of my twenties. Then Quinton hits me up one day and asks, you thought about doing music again? I shrugged the idea off for a while but ended up coming back to years later. I’d say ending half of 2020, I’d got into a really bad accident breaking my knee bone. Where I was thrusted back to the forefront of having a big decision on my hands. It’s honestly like the Powers that be had been putting music in my life for a reason and I kept ignoring it not taking it serious. Then I had two choices either self-destruct or dive a 100% into music and see what I can create during my recovery process. With QB question lingering in the back of my mind, I took what money I had available and download every music app I could find. I Researched how to use them and went to work. Devoted every ounce energy I had into the music. To the point whereby the end of 2020, I had produced over (25 Instrumental Mixtapes) with over (200+) song concepts and posted on my main social media platforms. I’d figured I owe it to myself and GOD to get the creative energy out of me, and if people gravitate towards my art awesome and if not, no worries because at the end of it all, I left something behind that my family can look back on and say I gave it everything I had. I had left this earth without any of my talents left over.
Fast forward, I’m back on my feet and back working and all I can think about is making music. So while I’m on the clock for someone else’s dreams and goals, I’m building my own using their money to fund it all. I came across a few videos where the topic at hand was legends and kings. What all did they have outside the word & legacy for generations after to remember them by. Honestly, that idea engulfed me for a while. Where every move I made and every word I spoke meant more to me, I was more aware and careful with certain things I said to specific people. I asked myself what’s my purpose? What will be my impact on the universe with everyone in it? As I developed as a musician/producer, I noticed my work ethic from playing sports started to take over. I looked back at my 2020 and decided alright time to step up the content and product. I come across a live review contest for up & coming artists/ producers in the Atlanta area. But in order to apply, you had to pay a minimal fee of $25. I took a moment said it’s now or never gamble my last bit of money on myself.
Time passes and I get an email for the contest I’d forgot all about. I had to remember my biggest critique I’ll ever have is myself, so I sent all my family and friends links to the Live event on YouTube. I was extremely nervous, I was competing with thousands of artists from across the country with a beat I made off of my phone. (lol) Thought I had no chance, crazy how God looks out for you when you least expect it; I ended up winning the competition, holding the highest score over two weeks straight. That moment gave me the confidence I needed to go all in with music. Making that my life. Now in the tail end of 2021, I’m on the verge of some amazing things coming my way for my art and my brand. Jus to think all of this opportunity came from a broken leg. Where I had no other choice but to reach for a higher version of myself across the board. Now I’m having my first interview with a magazine! This was never in the plans. I’ve always had high expectations for myself but never thought I’d make into a magazine. Goes to show you guys everyone reading this that when you devote yourself wholeheartedly to something aka your purpose, there’s literally nothing that can prevent what’s meant for your life. My number one quote is “With every life devastation, there’s always a spiritual elevation”.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Far from a smooth road but not by misfortune or bad luck. It was really just being in my own way majority of the way. Not believing in my purpose or gift. I was against the idea of being a musician for so long out of fear of not reaching the expectations I held for myself.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a producer & Rapper from Atlanta, Ga. I specialize in putting unordinary sounds together and making a unique song beat to step too. I love the concept of making a song from scratch and creating a sound that shouldn’t exist. I’m known for my Beats and cover art I put out for all of my projects. Overall the unique taste for creating something new. I’m different than my counterparts by the work ethic I’ve been able to create for myself to feed the endless drive of my creative side, on top of the fact I’m doing it all with my phone and nothing else.
More than anything else, I’m most proud of is hearing my mom tell me she’s proud of me and believes in my music.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
I’m multitalented but chose to use the fun half of my gifts to get me by every day.
Pricing:
- 50$ for Beats
Contact Info:
- Email: desoulmusicinc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.beatstars.com/desoulmusic
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTxYv_6pBmi/?utm_medium=copy_link
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desoul.musicinc
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC1hQ1advBf_3HJldVZyIPiA
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/Tuw5o5TqBsMo89mE8
- Other: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRX9VDju/
