Behind The Lens: DND Ki'

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How would you describe your music to a first-time listener?

I would just describe myself as DND Ki’, real life experiences that’s turned into a sound. I would say I’m a mix of pain, confidence, and overall trials and tribulations people go through but don’t talk about.

You're celebrating a major career milestone with a trip to the ice cream shop. What's your go-to flavor and why?

I would say French vanilla, it’s simple but it’s timeless at the same time and I can say the same thing about my music and how I create.

What do you want fans to take away from your music?

I want people to feel understood and comfortable when listening to my music. Sorta like a escape from the world, even if it’s for 2 minutes.

What about making music makes it fun for you?

The fun part is knowing what I want to create and it comes out exactly how I wanted it to be. I start off with one feeling and let my emotions take over.

How do you know an idea is worth developing into a song?

Normally, if I get an idea over and over again, even when I’m not recording, I know something’s there that I can use.

When do you decide to shelf an idea that isn't going to work?

When the idea I had at the time isn’t my style. I can tell when I have a song that’s not my best from the hits. I usually listen to it over and after I make them decide. It’s more so a feeling.

Did you think a song was going to be less successful than it actually became?

No, because if I drop a song it’s because I want it to do better than the last. I learned if I discourage myself, I won’t be able to get anything done because there is no fun in making a song if I don’t want to.

What's one lyric you find fans repeating back to you?

Normally evil girls & drug habits because it’s relatable. Not just because they liked how I said it and that’s the whole objective. I want people to feel the feelings in my lines, not just memorize words.

You're creating a song for an Olympian. What would you call it and what would it sound like?

If I make a song for an Olympian the title would be the long run because olympians train for what they want in the later on in life. Before you get to the Olympics there are necessary steps to take beforehand. The correlation resides in the athletic ability of a athlete and so does the title of the project. It shows the work effort and dedication it took to get what you want in "the long run."

If there was a museum dedicated to your life and career, what would fans find in the gift shop? Where can fans connect with you? 

Probably a pop up shop, only on certain days with vintage merchandise vinyls posters cd’s and exclusive unreleased music in the background of the store. Collaborating with big bands to promote the shop my name and face.