Exposed Vocals Interviews ‘DG’

Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?  

DG: I grew up in Chicago. I was always out West even though i used to Live over east on 85th. My actual dream was playing football but I’ve always loved music. I used to be in a band doing everything in percussion. I been rapping for three years and it all started because that was the best way i could express My feelings freely.when i started showing people they said i had a gift and i should take this seriously.

Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?

DG: i felt like i was a very unique person, so what would be a better name than my initials in caps?

Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?

DG:online sharing is really the best way to get unnoticed music out here in the world. I give my music away for free. It may be free for a long time. My flow is up there with a lot of people that gets more exposure than me, but it happens.

Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?

DG:just don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do but dont be to cocky to take tips.stay humble to everyone you meet in this Industry because that could always give you the advantage. Its not easy either so be willing to put in the work.

Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?

DG: yea i did. The only way i could handle it was by breathing and moving around the stage less.well not less, but at a better place.

Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about? 

DG: I haven’t toured yet

Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?  

DG: I get my inspiration from life and what i experience to what I see around me. You could say I’m a very observant person.my writing process sometimes starts with a beat and it sometimes doesn’t. I sometimes write hooks first but sometimes it’s the verse it all depends on the situation.

Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?

DG: I share my music on sound cloud(Donovan glass), Twitter (@DG_BGMOF), and my regular Facebook account which is the same as my sound cloud name, plus my fan page on Facebook (@ DG)

Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?

DG: It’s this old song by lonely island called “dick in a box” lmao

Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?  

DG: i would put some money in my family pocket and make my own label and put my BandgangMOF members on with me.

Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?  

DG: I’m currently working in a couple of really good studios no need for an upgrade.

Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?

DG:social media works the best

Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why? 

DG: I would perform in my city with BandgangMOF!

Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?

DG:i released a couple new songs on sound cloud and i have some new songs coming later followed by my project: Nuff said volume 1. I believe this will drop later in August. My fans won’t be disappointed.

Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?  

DG: most likely playing football.

Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?  

DG: i never bought an album but i listened to lil Wayne’s no ceilings a lot.All of them.

Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?  

DG: I’m still going to college this fall so I got a lot on my plate but that’s where the hard work comes in

Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2016?  

DG: My first ever mixtape coming later in August:Nuff said mixtape volume 1