Big Dawg has a really likeable vibe to it when it kicks in, there’s a huge amount of entertainment in there, throughout the whole track, and a really strong presence in terms of the production; quite simple technically, sound wise, but there seems to be a lot of little gems added within the music – there’s a lot of creative chopping and moulding together to make it all work in such a way. It’s actually one of those tracks that makes you feel like you’re watching a short movie clip or a sketch. At times it was reminiscence for me a little of Outkast, but only slightly; the character and the overall personality that shines out from start to finish is something brand new. That freshness is there and the fun of the whole thing is definitely something to run with.
Vocally the flow was pretty flawless and hugely expressive, appropriately altering in expression depending on the lyric or the particular part of the track that was running. That’s what helped give it the short movie feeling that I mentioned. I’d be keen to watch the video for this one.
There was a point at which the chorus part seemed to have been spinning out for a while, I looked forward to the verse, but the verses were creative and unusual and everything you’d hope for in this kind of track. The production again really helps bring out the best in these vocal deliveries. The music has some subtle but powerful inflections that help hold it all together so strongly. It’s hugely listen-able, I did wish there was another verse or two though, I’d be keen to hear more from the artist as the character that is expressed intermittently is pretty captivating and attention grabbing. There was a lot to enjoy about it.
By Rebecca Cullen
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
I grew up in a single parent home in the projects my mother was legally handicapped with blindness all I seen was violence and pain in my neighborhood so I turned to music first as just an outlet because I had no siblings to vent to then it developed into a passion until finally a craft music is the beat to my heart the blood in my veins I live for music if I can’t make music I’m not happy music is my happiness n joy in life making and listening to good music
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
I admire the late great Leonardo davinci he was intelligent innovative and misunderstood because his ideas where before his time he was a renaissance man who did whatever he put his mind to thus D.Vinci first name last name only difference between us is he used a canvas to tell stories and make masterpieces and I use beats to make masterpieces the beat is my canvas
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
yes for exposure and for fans cuz I know eventually it will come back to me u have to lose to win sometimes.
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?
man stay focused it’s a lot of fakes in this industry so be prepared for sharks in suits but even if u get bit once or twice learn from your mistakes and keep going
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
I like to write late at night I write all my songs every single one my inspiration usually comes from the beat I let it speak to me then write to the groove
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
soundcloud and reverb nation at Vinci-da-deala no official dot com as of yet but stay tuned it’s on the way
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
I would invest in growth defensive and cyclical stocks in companies that never lose value in the economy give back to my neighborhood maybe hold a bike raffle off for the kids or something to that extent basically I would diversify a portfolio of solid investments and watch it grow to a million put half back and do it again
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Internet platforms word of mouth and networking so far
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Be on the look out for a even hotter mix tape I’m releasing in a couple months maybe less full of masterpieces
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Miserable
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
I tell myself ever day to make time for my career even when it seems I don’t have time I set time aside specifically for my craft everyday whether it’s writing networking corresponding with fans something every day because baby steps eventually turn into a dead Sprint if u stay dedicated to whatever it is u want in life.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2016?
more fire music… collaborations …videos shows and more.
