Exclusive Q+A w/ Debonair Brown | “Embrace It” (Video)
Debonair Brown hit my radar a few months back with his video “Do You Have Time?” and now he’s back with his follow-up, the visual for “Embrace It.” Along with the new clip, I had the chance to chop it up with Debonair for an exclusive Q+A. Be sure to check that out in full below and watch “Embrace It” after the jump as well.
Q: Who is Debonair Brown?
DB: A true lyricist that is on a mission to bring back subject content and true lyricism back in the game.
Q: You earned success with “Do You Have Time,” which was featured on our site — how do you think “Embrace It” contrasts with “Do You Have Time”.
DB: “Do You Have Time” is geared towards a certain type of woman that you are pursuing. “Embrace It” is the empowerment of what a woman can do with the right man supporting her.
Q: Being from Georgia, what experiences did you go through that helped shape you into the artist you are today?
DB: Being from a small city called Albany, I was forced to believe and trust in myself and my talent. I began to compete in a daily radio show “Who Got The Flavor,” where I competed against local talent. This competition allowed me to hone in and embrace my growing skills as an artist and used to catapult me into other platforms.
Q: How did you link with producer “Ole E”?
DB: I’ve known him over 20 years. We met in passing while we both were entering our careers as new artists.
Q: If you could change 1 thing about the industry, what would it be?
DB: How labels sign artists based on talent versus the perception of talent is based on popularity.
Q: What artists do you look up to?
DB: Nas, AZ and Andre 3000.
Q: What would you say is the most pro-active thing an artist can do (themselves) to grow a fanbase?
DB: Believe and trust in themselves.
Q: Do you consider genres like Trap and “mumble-rap” to be Hip-Hop?
DB: I believe there is a lane for every genre of Hip-Hop.
Q: Do you plan to go on tour?
DB: Yes.. most definitely in the near future.
Q: What’s the one thing you want your fans to know about you?
DB: When you listen to my music, know that there is a great time and effort placed into each song.
Q: How did the title for your album, “Things Happen” come about?
DB: Things n life happen based on life experiences, so the title itself is explanatory..
Q: Where can fans stream and purchase “Things Happen?”
DB: My music is available on all streaming platforms.
