This time on The NAS 10 Questions, we get to know Dela Naija, a dancehall artist based in Chicago with influences such as Rick Rose, Popcaan, Masicka, and Lil Wayne.
The track "Big Dreams" is featured on NAS Playlists.
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1. Tell us a little about where you are from and what you are currently doing.
I am from Chicago, Illinois in United States of America and currently into music production, singing song writing.
2. What inspired you to start playing and making music?
I discovered myself playing musics almost all the time when Iwas a kid, and when I was 19 I decided to visit the studio and dropped my first single, all my friends said it so amazing and encouraged me to go for another. I went back for the second track, the motivation kept coming from friends and later got support from my family.
𝟯. Who are your biggest musical influences? How would you describe your style or genre?
Rick Rose
Popcaan
Masicka
Lil Wayne
I will describe my genre of music as dancehall and a bit into amapiano gotten from South Africa
4. What are your goals in the music industry or as an artist?
To become a global artist
To be a role model to the younger generation
To impact in peoples lives through music
To communicate with the world and share my thoughts through music.
To make money and live comfortably with my family.
5. Tell us about your creative process when you make new music.
From the beat i sketch first out how the music will be in my mind, then give it a melody and try to fix in words to match in line with the beat.
6. What is your all-time favorite song by another artist and why?
Masicka - pieces, because of the beat and the message delivered from the music.
7. What is the best advice you have either given or received in terms of music?
Never give up, keep pushing no matter how hard the road will be keep going and stay focus on the target goals because greatness lies at the end of every struggles.
8. Proudest accomplishment?
Am a proud winner of 4 Awards in and ambassadorial deal with a brand am influencing for and they help in sponsoring some of my music projects and always glad I can feed myself through what I love doing which is music.
9. Just for fun! What's been your most embarrassing moment so far?
When I met my long time friend on social media then told him am into music then wanted to send my music to him but his response was that his not interested.
𝟭0. Tell us about your lowest and highest points in music so far.
Am still struggling for recognition but am glad I can pay my bills through music.
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Love how you are bringing influences together with your own style! I can tell you are having a lot of fun. Keep going!
Good to learn more about Dela Naija and his music! With his positive attitude and goals in mind, he's already on a winning course 😎
So great that we can get to know you better. Keep on keeping on!
Hello Dela Naija, nice to meet you (in a way), I totally agree with your statement:
greatness lies at the end of every struggles.
All the best for the future!