From Tolosa to the World: Dren Zabala’s Rise Through Resilience and Sound
It’s rare to meet an artist whose journey feels like a handwritten letter to everyone who ever dared to dream in silence.
Finding Inspiration in the Midnight Hours
Sometimes, insomnia takes over and creates a kind of mania within me. Those nights when sleep eludes me, I turn to creating beats and rhythms to channel my energy. It's like an outlet, a way to transform restlessness into creativity. And when it's raw and emotional, it's at its best.
Evolution of My Sound: Embracing New Sounds and Techniques
My music has grown and evolved by opening up to new sounds and experimenting with different techniques. It's about pushing boundaries, not staying confined to what's comfortable. This evolution is about tapping into the unexplored and letting it shape my unique sonic identity.
The Challenge of Sound Sculpting: Editing and Creating Music
One of the most significant challenges I faced was mastering the art of editing diverse sounds to craft music. It's a journey of trial and error, of finding that perfect combination that resonates. But with every challenge comes growth, and this obstacle has taught me how to mold sounds into the music I envision.
Enduring Advice: Never Give Up on Your Dreams
The best piece of advice I can offer is to never surrender and never let anyone shatter your dreams. Believe in your artistry, even when the path gets tough. Every artist faces hurdles, but the ones who make it are the ones who never lose sight of their dreams.
Looking Ahead: Adapting to New Sounds
In the years to come, I'm excited to explore and adapt to new sonic landscapes. Evolution is key, and I'm ready to embrace new sounds that will shape the future of my music.
Dream Collaboration: Uniting with Jay Thizz
My dream collaboration is with Jay Thizz on BandLab. He's a coworker who possesses incredible off-the-top flows. Combining our talents would be a fusion of creative minds and unfiltered artistry.
Brewing Lyrics Off the Top
When it comes to my creative process, I don't write anything down; it's all off-the-head flow. I let the words come to life spontaneously, fresh and unfiltered.
Finding Balance: An Eclectic Musical Diet
To keep myself balanced and inspired, I expose myself to a wide array of music genres. It's about opening up to new sounds and styles, letting them seep into my creative process.
Finding Motivation in Old School Beats
When motivation needs a boost, I turn to old school gangster rap, like Snoop Dogg and Brother Lynch Hung. But sometimes, it's the soulful energy of Bishop Briggs that sets my creative spirit ablaze.
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