Derrick Stanfield Perspective on What Are We Doing

We are excited to share Derrick Stanfield's new track "What Are We Doing"! Our goal at SongBlog is to highlight outstanding new music and give you a peek at the artist’s world behind the music. In this blog we get a chance to sit down with Derrick Stanfield to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "What Are We Doing". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask Derrick Stanfield anything!

What is your overarching goal as an artist?

Answer:

The encourage others with hope and faith towards God.

Do you have one main reason driving you to continue making music?

Answer:

I have always liked music since I was younger, and now that I have a relationship with God. I want to share my love for God through my testimonies.

Name three artists you’d like to be compared to.

Answer:

Markus Rodgers, Lecrae, and Tye Tribbett

What is the most significant lesson you've learned through being an artist?

Answer:

Be patient and don't do it for the fame. Do it because you enjoy it.

What is your favorite work of art?

Answer:

My first album - And I Give Him Praise.

Has being an artist made your life lonely? How do you counteract this?

Answer:

I stay close to loved ones. Keep it true to myself, what I mean is I don't let my ego out weigh my reality.

How does your background play into this song?

Answer:

I came from a troubled pastrunning from the reality of responsibility. Now that I have excepted life and havemade the decision to face the challenges of life. I can share my journey through my music.

What genres does this release play into?

Answer:

Hip hop and gospel

If you could alter the music industry in any way, what would you change and why?

Answer:

I would promote.ore positive music

What is the most memorable response you've had to your work?

Answer:

When my relative told me that my music had a positive impact on him. He said I took hip hop beats and shared God's love over them.

What has been your scariest experience while pursuing music?

Answer:

My first public performance. I didn't know how other would react to my music.

How have your other passions reinforced your process of making music?

Answer:

Working and raising my kids taught me to never give up. It's easier to love what you have to do. It helped change my attitude twords life.

What role do you believe the artist has in our society?

Answer:

To share his experiences and help stamp the times and the moments in the life of others to be remembered.

How do you plan on being a game-changer within your genre?

Answer:

I don't. I'm just going to be myself. Get to know me.

Do you practice? How has your practice changed over time?

Answer:

I practice as I create my songs. And each song helps me become better at the process.

What is your favorite way of sharing your music?

Answer:

I don't have a particular way. I record and release.

What three words would you want your fanbase to use to describe you?

Answer:

He loves God, he's passionate, and good at what he does

What is your favorite song you have made, and why?

Answer:

My favorite song would be Christ kept me. I was a feature. The song belongs to Antonio Miles, but he blessed me by allowing me a verse. It was my first Gospel song. I was impressed my the way my verse came out. 3 in 1. The gospel, a testimony of victory, I got to share the love of God

What do you want people to feel when they listen to your music?

Answer:

The presence of God through my verse. Love and drawn to God, he gets all the glory.

If you could only listen to three artists for the rest of your life, who would you choose and why?

Answer:

Probably Markus Rodgers. I feel like we have a similar passion for the Lord. I have watched some of his journey and admire him for his success at expressing his walk with God

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?

Answer:

Too short . I had a Aunt the played it. It was the first time I had heard music like that

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