Demii Trends with ‘DYD’

Demii Trends with ‘DYD’

Ferdinand Ekechukwu

Nigerian-American performing artiste, singer and song writer, Demii Thomas better known as Demii is one artiste whose music has club and dance influences with a very melodic and sometimes rapid-fire rap delivery. Her artistic work has given her a unique sound that cuts across different genres. She is known for her flawless and pristine lyrics, decency in style and striking energy. She is taking on the music industry with one goal to be the queen of Classic Afro infused rhythm as she drops her latest single “DYD” meaning “Dey Your Dey”

Demii has an EP out next year and promises that it’s going to be mind blowing. She’s optimistic she would make an impact with her new song. “Of course! DYD is Amapiano, which is the hottest genre right now. My lyrics are solid and I had awesome sound engineers work on the song. I also have a challenge going on right now on social media for a cash prize. The hashtag #DYD #Demiithomas is trending on IG and Twitter.”

Recounting her journey into music and how far she has come, Demii said, “My love for music started very young, I would always have this sensational feeling run through my chest whenever I heard a good song. I started singing and song writing properly at age 10 when I join choir. Where I am today musically is years of love and focus to the music, continuously singing at any given time and place and song writing to every beat I hear. Growing up, I listened to every kind of music.

“I don’t have to be influenced to start a career in music, in fact I was discouraged a lot everyday by people or situations that should have made me gave up but i didn’t. Its natural love from within and no one can take that from me. Every artiste is unique in their own way and works. When I spot out that uniqueness, I study it and embrace it and redefine it in my own way,” she added.

Describing her style as true music, the entertainer said, “My music and sound is mature, appealing and very melodious. I use the term “Classic Afro-pop/beat” for my sound in the sense that while I maintain the contemporary Afrobeat, you will always find classic element such as infused RnB, Jazz, Soul, Reggae and Pop in most of my songs.

On the acceptance of her music by the audience, the American based artiste with an international appeal explained, “My audience and fans love me from what I have been told is mainly for my stage presence. I am very gifted in the art of captivating your attention and keeping your eyes glued to me while on stage, it’s an aura that is God given and that complements with my lovely vocals while I sing as well. When it comes to music and performing, I am a perfectionist I don’t leave room for mistakes or wishes; I put in my 100percent every time.”

Commenting on the kind of emotion her musical expression evokes, the singer said: “I am a big lover of Nigeria, Africa and by extension the whole of humanity. I am a romantic and a humanist in that regard and believe in the perfect potential of good in people. Hopefully, my work, whether in music, film, politics or otherwise contributes to this expression of goodwill.”

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