Deno Driz

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WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Well I was actually born in East London, but moved to the South London when I was around six years old to a place called West Norwood.

WHAT'S THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR PRESENT CITY OR YOUR HOMETOWN?
I like living in London because there’s a lot of people to network with and opportunities. I'ts a major city where everything’s at.

WHAT WERE YOUR INFANT ASPIRATIONS?
When I was younger, I knew I always wanted to do something in front of the camera, acting or music.

WHAT HAS BEEN A PIVOTAL MOMENT?
A highlight moment of my journey so far is having our first own headline show be sold out! And being the youngest to perform at Wireless and V Festival and my first acting role what you will see early next year with Idris Elba.

WHY MUSIC?
I've always loved music. My big sister and aunt were also singers, so I think it must run in the family.

HOW WOULD YOU CLASSIFY YOUR SOUND?
My sound is a mix of Afro swing and soul music.What I'm trying to do is bring back the old classic sound of music, sort of like the Motown days.

WHAT THEMES DO YOU PURSUE THROUGH YOUR LYRICS?
'Cause I'm only 15, just letting people know I'm trying to make it through life and my own experiences.

IS THERE A SONG OR MUSICAL PASSAGE THAT NEVER FAILS TO MOVE YOU EMOTIONALLY?
I'm not really emotional in music like that because I'm only 15! But I know that time is soon to come.

WHAT OR WHO HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOU?
Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran and the King Michael Jackson. Natural gifted artists for sure. This is the path I want to take.

WHAT’S YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS?
My creative process is finding a good beat, and just getting on with my day with the beat playing in my ear. That's how I get a natural vibe to perform on the song.

HOW DO YOU GET STAGE READY?
Red Bull, lots of Haribo sweets, and family and friends around me.

HOW DOES ONE MAINTAIN THE PERFECT HIGH TOP FADE OR COIFFED AFRO?
It’s natural! You just gotta get some water so the tops curl, and get your barber to nice you on the sides and the shape up.

HOW DOES YOU AESTHETIC TRANSLATE IN OTHER ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE?
I just wear and do what I like to be honest.

HOW DO YOU SPEND A DAY OFF?
A day off I always try to go to the studio, that's where I'm most comfortable relaxing.