{"id":86475,"date":"2024-04-29T11:09:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T09:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=86475"},"modified":"2024-04-29T11:09:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T09:09:30","slug":"we-catch-up-with-d-watkins-over-some-slow-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2024\/04\/we-catch-up-with-d-watkins-over-some-slow-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"We Catch Up With D. Watkins Over Some ‘Slow Wine’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Specialising in RnB and hip hop, the multi-talented D. Watkins impressed us earlier this month with his new single, ‘Slow Wine’, so we asked him a few questions about his music and career. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

What made you want to become a musician?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I was 4 I was watching this video tape called Moonwalker, and saw Michael Jackson performing on stage. Ever since that day I have been pursuing\u00a0my music career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there any other genres you would like to experiment with in the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honestly since doing\u00a0my latest song Slow Wine I have been wanting to get more into the afrobeat world. I love the sound of the drums and chord progressions in the afrobeat genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you usually overcome creative blocks when writing music?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u00a0don’t think about it. I\u00a0try\u00a0to write\u00a0out as many lyrics as possible even\u00a0if it doesn’t\u00a0make sense\u00a0and then come back\u00a0with a fresh mind and rearrange them to fit the song.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could you tell us about your latest release, ‘Slow Wine’?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it’s\u00a0a smooth R&B afrobeat fusion song that I really love because it’s\u00a0sexy, a little aggressive with the drums and overall a fun song to listen to.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What line from ‘Slow Wine’ holds the most personal meaning to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow wine for me slow wine for me! I would say the hook because it kinda commands the listener to dance to the music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was the inspiration behind the ‘Slow Wine’ music video?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u00a0wanted to do a more classy video instead of an urban one for my fans. I like to\u00a0switch up my style so you never can guess my next video. I\u00a0tried to put as many cultures as possible in the video for everyone to be able to relate\u00a0to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What has been your proudest moment as an artist so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me receiving\u00a0a plaque for my song ‘Back To My Room’, Over 500,000 streams on Spotify gold record.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can fans look forward to next from you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New album called ‘Frequency’, and shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the music video for \u2018Slow Wine\u2019 below, and find out more about D. Watkins and his music online on his official\u00a0website<\/a>,\u00a0YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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