Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with Rapper DX
My current project (Still Here – EP) represents a new chapter for me – raw, honest, and driven by the experiences that shaped me over the past years. It blends trap and hip-hop with virtual instrumentation, symphonies, and deep storytelling. It’s the most personal music I’ve ever made, and it reflects both the struggle and the hunger that pushed me forward. It goes live on Friday, 28th of this month ( 7 days from today).
How did your passion for creating music begin?
It started as a way to express things I couldn’t really say out loud. Over time, it became therapy, motivation, and purpose. The more I created, the more I realized music wasn’t just something I did – it was something I am.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
This project was born from seven years of struggle, rebuilding, setbacks, and growth. I turned all of that into sound. It’s about being overlooked, fighting through bias, staying motivated, and trusting in God even when life felt heavy. Every song reflects a stage of that journey.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
I create trap and hip-hop with warm feel—drum samples, symphonies, cellos, and emotional depth. My sound is groovy, deep-toned, and heavy with storytelling. It feels raw, honest, and atmospheric, like music you can visualize, not just hear.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
I learned that honesty is more powerful than perfection. When I stopped trying to impress and started speaking the truth, my sound finally became real. Emotion carries more weight than technique.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
FL Studio is my beat making DAW while Cubase is my recording, mixing and mastering DAW combined with virtual kick and snare samples and orchestral plug-ins for that symphonic feel. I use analog obsession, Lindel audio and waves plugins. I also rely on simple voice memos – sometimes the best ideas come when I’m not in the studio.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
Right now I’m really inspired by artists who stay authentic and push emotion into their sound. I respect indie artists who build their world from scratch, especially those bringing depth to trap and hip-hop.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
Everything I’ve faced – the struggles, the hunger, the setbacks, the spiritual battles – shaped how I write. My music comes from real places, real emotions, and real prayer. I don’t create from imagination; I create from experience.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
I want them to feel strength. I want them to know they’re not alone in whatever they’re fighting. My music is a reminder that even when life hits hard, there’s always a way up.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
That timing is everything. Growth takes patience. You might feel unseen now, but your time will come if you keep working and stay grounded.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
Rolling Loud and Wireless Festival are on my list – big stages with energetic crowds who love hip-hop. I want to bring my sound to those kinds of platforms.
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
I would choose Future. His ability to turn pain into atmosphere and his influence on trap music shaped a lot of my artistic direction. I respect artists who evolve and build worlds with their sound.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HNUR1Er7EuGtg8B1nxEwH
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/1727471193
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rapper.d.x
Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/rapperdx
Twitter (X): https://x.com/rapperddx?s=09
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapper_d.x?igsh=bHE0c3plZ2t0MWU=
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZHZxUTMPd/
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
My dream is to take my sound beyond borders – perform internationally, build a strong fanbase, and release a body of work that creates impact. I want to grow into an artist who inspires people through both music and story.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
I hope they discover my honesty. I want people to feel the journey behind every bar – the fight, the faith, the hunger, and the growth. I want them to see that my music comes from a real place.
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