EXXPOSE: What has been
the most difficult part of your journey in the entertainment industry?
DERRICK (DZ): -Getting started.
The reason is, you have to build everything (a team, visual of the label,
marketing, promotions, a fan base, etc.) and that's the basis of building anything. And if you build it wrong, it
could ruin everything you worked for and you will find yourself starting over from square 1. I had to take my
time. Over a 2-year process, I planned everything out and started making moves as soon as the time was
right. And I accomplished 'Project Records' in the end. That's one hell on an accomplishment, by the way.
EXXPOSE: What is the one thing you want everyone to know about you?
DERRICK (DZ): Ambition does tell false stories and I'm an ambitious and goal-oriented dude to the fullest. So
have trust in what I speak, "Project Records will become HUGE and everyone will be the motivation for its
'come-up'."
EXXPOSE: How can people contact you?
DERRICK (DZ): Fans, The record label has a SoundCloud (@Project_Records) that pushes new music for
your ears before mix tapes and albums drop. I also have Twitter (@Project_Recordz) and Instagram
(@Project_RecordsCEO). Music artists that are interested in opportunities or collaborations, my email address is: [email protected]. Definitely contact me for networking.
EXXPOSE: At what point did you come to know that music was your passion?
DERRICK (DZ): It was actually when I was 5 years old. My dad took me to a Fortier High School (Local New
Orleans football team) football game. He walked me to the band and asked me, "what do you want to play?
Just point it out and let me know. But once you point it out, you have to make it happen" as we laughed. Until
that day, I never let music get away from me. I've marched in New Orleans marching bands all my life and
coming to college, I asked myself if I wanted to join the band and continue music. I objected and started the
mission of making my own music.
EXXPOSE: What makes you different from every other professional in this industry?
DERRICK (DZ): My mind-frame. A lot of professionals are money-motivated and fame-oriented. Hell yeah I
want both. But it's all about the morality of my motive and I'm doing it because I'm a young black man making
it out and I'm taking my team with every one of PJR's supporters with me. I'm doing myself, to overcome the
struggle, to overcome to statistics, and I'm also doing it for the people that believed in me most.
EXXPOSE: Do you feel that it is possible to get a buzz in your own community? Do you
DERRICK (DZ): Yes it's a definite possibility to get a buzz from your own community. If everyone knows you
as a intuitive person and feels that they can trust in you to become something, they definitely support you and
your music to the fullest. It's all about who you know and what they think about you from your qualities.
EXXPOSE: Who helped you to get where you are?
DERRICK (DZ): I'd like to thank God, My closest family and friends for their support most of all.
Exxpose Magazine, The PJR team (Royce Dreams and Phaymouz), The Trvll Clothing, All producers (Felton
Langlois, Meyniac Music and Young Rippa)
EXXPOSE: For the readers, explain how you title or define yourself in the industry and why?
DERRICK (DZ): I'm the innovator of the game. Because I'm coming in with a whole new team, getting ready
to change some stuff for the better. PJR, is definitely heading for the top spot. And we're going to make it. No
questions asked.
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