On this episode of Industry and Me, we link up with Hip Hop Sensation and Lyrical Messiah – DXS.

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Bleu – So tell us your name and where you are from?

Destiny – My name is Destiny Osahon Eguagie and am professionally known as DXS. I am from Benin City, Edo State.

Bleu – Tell us, how did you get involved with entertainment and music?

Destiny – I started out as a passionate fan of music, listening and recording songs from the radio. I think I was 14 or so when I discovered I could rhyme fast like my favourite artists so I started freestyling in class.

Soon after I gained a pretty tight-knit fan base in my hood, which prompted me to drop my first single at 16 and it got a lot of plays. So I decided I’ma not only make a living, but also make a life for myself doing what I love doing the most.

Bleu – Who were some of the artist or musician that you would say had some influence in the development of your unique sound?

Destiny – The artist that influenced me the most was, and still is, XXXTentacion – God rest his soul. I sincerely discovered myself and my passion for music through his creativity, his versatility and his unfiltered genius.

He taught me that there’s more to music than just words and beats. Some of my other influences are J. Cole, Drake, Cordae, Kendrick lamar, Babykeem and recently Rema.

Bleu – What has been some of the challenges you have faced in getting promotion and support within the music industry?

Destiny – Well, as a hip hop artist, it’s been quite difficult finding support for the craft in my country, as the major genre in Nigerian music industry is Afrobeats and such.

Also my accent and ability to deliver is also something I’m consistently working on behind the scene. Trying to find other like minded artists on the same path as me has been a challenge. But I’ve never let any of that stop me, and I don’t plan on it. I’m ready to do this solo if the universe wills it.

Bleu – Talk about your recent projects and the video or song you are currently promoting.

Destiny – My latest project is a single titled “MONEY CALLING” which has caused a lot of heads to bump and has gotten me quite an exposure in the underground industry. The single is actually a prequel to my debut EP, and first official release.

I’ve been working on my craft, trying to present my sound in a more digestible form for my fellow countrymen, while at the same time sticking to my original flow.

Bleu – What is currently your most fulfilled and happiest moment so far as an independent artist on your journey so far?

Destiny – Currently, my most fulfilled and happiest moment so far has an independent artist, is the support that I am finally getting for my sound. I mean, the love is not massive but it is a huge leap from where I started off. And I’m happy that I’m ever-evolving.

I don’t remain stagnant. I keep developing myself consistently and I keep doing this with a trained mentality and positive mindset. I’m happy that I started when I started and that I never let off.

Bleu – How are you able to joggle between your school work and navigating the music scene?

Destiny – You know, in life there’s a set path for us, and there’s a path that we set for ourselves. Whichever you want to follow is up to you. It’s not been easy, but I’ve managed to allocate enough energy for each path, marking my goals and working simultaneously to achieve them.

The path set for me is limited and I don’t intend to give it my whole life. The path I set for myself is my primary aim and my topmost priority.

I just do my best to see my family happy, but in the end, my happiness is what matters. So although school work is a bit of a detour and a chore for me, I’m ready to make the sacrifice and do the work to the best of my ability.

Bleu – What are some of your plans going forward with the experience you have gathered so far in the industry?

Destiny – After school, I plan to fully delve into my artistry, into my talent, and fully focus all my energy on it. I want to do this, but I don’t want to do it like just like everyone else. I want to do this the right way.

The professional way. I don’t care if I do it independent, because my goal right now is not to be signed, my goal is to be recognised.

If I can get enough people to know my name, to be able to recognise my sound, then I have a means to be able to publicise myself. To be able to reach out to the farthest reaches of the globe. That’s my plan for the future. And with the Internet, my chances have never been this high.

Bleu – Talk about your upcoming projects and other local artist you will love to work with.

Destiny – My upcoming project is titled Straight Outta BC and it’s mostly my voice and my writing you’ll be hearing, but in order to reach a wider spectrum of audiences,

I plan on collaborating with a few beautiful talents I’ve come across recently and some names I believe are making waves in the city right now. But I can only give you one name right now, YELI!

Bleu – Between the many things that you do, which do you love more?

Destiny – The Music. No debate, no second guessing. Rapping is more than my passion, more like a desire. A void I constantly long to fill. It saved me and so many others. So I’ve decided to be a hero in my own way. Who knows? I might just save someone too.

Bleu – What will you say to someone reading and is inspired by your story? What wise saying would you give to them to help them keep pushing on?

Destiny – It is not okay to just exist, you have to live and experience. Because to live is the true meaning of life, and experience is the true treasure of life. And anything worth doing, is worth doing well.

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