EXXPOSE: Give us some of your history related to your upbringing?
DERRICK (DZ): Everything that I ever attempted to achieve from 5th-grade, to 7th-grade, to high school, on to college, I was told that I wouldn't accomplish certain things. Whether it was student council president, being apart of the
marching band, becoming drum major of the whole band, and even starting this label. I was less fortunate with each
and every one of those processes. And I still made it out on top to achieve those goals. So you can believe that Project Records is only a process moving to become the next great thing.
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EXXPOSE: What style of music do you do?
DERRICK (DZ): For now, 'Project Records' represents Hip/Hop and R&B music. As you stayed tuned, you will witness a whole new world unfold within PJR.
EXXPOSE: Where does your creativity stem from? Put it in the mind of you as a creative recording artist...
-My thought process and creativity comes from the mind of a go-getter and the veins of ambition. I sit and think about
the tracks, the messages, and the impact it'll have on the fans. I never stop thinking of ways to improve my music.
Ever.
EXXPOSE: What are your thoughts on remaining consistent in the music business?
DERRICK (DZ): Remaining consistent as a business is a definite must. In the words of Project Record's own 'Royce
Dreams' - "What's the point of getting a job, when your going to get fired." This is my job, and this is also a job for
others. It's a way to show the world something new and give them enjoyment and pleasure while their contributing to
ours. I'm not one to become a 'one-hit wonder'. And I strive for finding artists that's all about the long-time grind and
that's the team that became a part of 'PJR'.
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EXXPOSE: Who have you worked with in the past? Have you done collaborations or are you open to any partnerships with your projects?
DERRICK (DZ): I have done collaborations with local artists from around the New Orleans area. And I'm definitely
open to partnerships on certain project because, networking can open a list of doors as well as opportunities.