Formula Indie Sessions : Interview with Derrick Washington

What is your earliest memory connected to music?

Reply:
I started singing in the church & talent shows at the age of eleven.

How did your passion for creating music begin?

Reply:
I have always wanted to be a recording artist/entertainer, it runs in my family…

What’s the story behind your current music project?

Reply:
Life is too short, to not have fun and to enjoy life.

How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?

Reply:
My sound is soft, smooth, soulful.

What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?

Reply:
To make music for everyone, so everyone can relate to it.

What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?

Reply:
Keyboard.

Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?

Reply:
None at the moment / Myself.

How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?

Reply:
By going through a lot in life / The struggle.

What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?

Reply:
To stay strong & hold on & to put God first in everything that you do.

What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?

Reply:
To never give up, even if roads get rough sometimes, never give up.

What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?

Reply:
I would love to perform at the B.E.T. Awards & The MTV Awards.

If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?

Reply:
R. Kelly, because he’s very soulful & he has a story to tell.

Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website, Spotify, IG, links)

Reply:
Instagram: @derrickwashington372
Facebook: derrick.washington.372

Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?

Reply:
To try to touch each & every person around the world.

What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?

Reply:
That my music is the real deal, also I make music for everyone’s every situation, good or bad.