Who is D-Legend?
Straight from the inner city streets of Miami, Florida comes a multi-talented artist named D-Legend. D-Legend is a Hip Hop artist with the talent to write exclusive hits! His poetic real life lyrics, distinctive voice, along with classical melodies cause him to stand out from ordinary rappers. He is definitely an upcoming legend in this Hip Hop game!
D-Legend’s music is based on his real life experiences, which everybody from all walks of life can relate too. In other words, D-Legend keeps it real for the streets! His music will definitely make an impact in this Hip Hop era. He is a well developed artist with the talent to write and produce club bangers, street music, reality, uplifting songs, and cross over material that’s incorporated with catchy phrases and hooks!
His talent and live performances has landed him many opportunities. There have been numerous stories about him in several local magazines. Most notably, Florida International University published an Alumni story on him due to his recognized talents, motivation, determination, and creativity in music. D-Legend has also landed a key role in an upcoming movie entitled “Tumbe”.
D-Legend stated that his goal is “to write and produce music that will be demanded from generation to generation”.
He is now in the process of releasing his new hit single “ Keep Your Name Alive” ( A tribute song for his late brother " Carl Previlon" ) from his upcoming album Melodies of a Survivor “ which is making a buzz on the streets and clubs throughout South Florida and The Worldwide Web.
24HHH: How did you come up with your Artist name? Tell us about it.
D-Legend: I was born and raised in the late 90's in the heart of Little Haiti when drugs, gang violence, and car theft was at all time high. As a juvenile, I eventually began following the foot steps of all the OG'S and got myself heavily involved in that lifestyle. It's because of the grace of God and the hard lessons of my brother's passing that caused me to make a major change in my life, and to leave the game alone! That's the reason why I named myself D-Legend. I feel like if anyone can make it out of the streets where I came from and make a positive change in their life, is considered to be a Legend!
24HHH: What was it like growing up there?
D-Legend: Growning up in Little Haiti was very tough. Only the strong survived there and made it through . As a young teen , I was out to do whatever it took to make a living and a difference for my family, cause I was born in a very low income home. I was then eventually introduced to hustling drugs, and I gravitated heavily towards that life style cause that all we knew!
I remember every school year, my dad use to give us $ 50.00 a piece to purchase school clothes and my Mom use to sell her foodstamps to make a way for us. Now that was hard! Everyday we will hear police sirens, gun shots, and I even witnessed some of my homies and my brother getting shot and killed right in front of me. Sometime I think, It had to be God that was watching over me, cause I am definately blessed to be here!
Check out D-Legend – Keep Your Name Alive
24HHH: Who were you raised by? Tell us your family situation. Got any brothers, sisters, or any siblings? Tell us about your childhood, and how it impacted your music?
D-Legend: My two sisters and I was raised by by Mom and my two older brothers " Carl & Ken Previlon" . My dad kept a roof over our head, but he was never a true father figure. I love my dad and I am greatful for him for providing us with a home, but alcohol, woman, and dominoes is what he put all his attention in!
My older brother Carl then came up strong in the game and he stepped in and played the big brother and father role to my brother, my sisters, and I. Carl made sure we never lacked anything for school and for the holidays. If it wasnt for him, our child hood years would have continoued going down hill, cause we had nothing without him!
The hard life that I've experienced really made an impact on my music. It provided me with the gift and wisdom to reach out to people in all walks of life. I know I can reach out and touch and inspire anyone with my music. My music is real! I am real, so whatever I put on paper will never be sugar coated!
24HHH: What age did you start making music?
D-Legend: I started rapping at the age of 16.
24HHH: What inspired you to pursue making music?
D-Legend: When I was fourteen years old, I started to follow my brothers footsteps. I started moving heavy weight. I had a lot of the major weight pushers coming to me to help them move their products. They heard I was a young hustler, so all of them wanted me on their team. My dogs and I had several hotels on
Biscayne Blvd on lock and we had major trap houses on 58th and 2nd Ave . I was on the rise and headed no where fast!
My brother got a call in South Carolina from one of his friends and he was informed that I was on the streets wilding out! He then flew in from South Carolina, took me to the park, and beat the crap out of me severely. I remember it like it happened yesterday! While he was whooping my ass, he said he thought I was going to be the only sibling to finish college and do something positive in life. He then said why I don't rap or something instead of running the streets! It really hurt him when he saw I was following his footsteps. I saw it in his eyes! That incident and his words, is what pushed and inspired me to rap!
24HHH: What artists/producers do you work with? Or rubbed shoulders with?
D-Legend: My cousin NachoTypical from I.F.A.P.music group and Looch from Miami Beach Rcording Studios produce and record most of my tracks. Ive been doing music with them for many years now. I used to be in a group called 2 Sides of Life, but now I decided to pursue my solo career.
Check out D-Legend – Keep Your Name Alive (Official Video)
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24HHH: What else you got coming out? New Album? or Mixtape/EP?
D-Legend: I am currently completing my first album " Melodies Of A Survivor"! Then I will be releasing my second album " Voice Of A Legend". Then I will be directing and producing some movies with my partner. We have been talking about this for years now lol It been a long time coming fam, but I'm coming lol
24HHH: Tell us about your newest single "Keep Your Name Alive", how did you come up with that, share us the story?
D-Legend: My new single "Keep Your Name Alive" is a tribute song to my brother Carl Previlon. It is based on a true story, his life, his legacy, and the impact and influence that he had on me. May his soul continue to rest in heaven. I love You dog! I know you smiling down on me for this one.
24HHH: Any new travel plans, what you got going on?
D-Legend: At this moment, I am currently completing my new album and promoting my single. I do plan to travel and promote my single independently. My goal is to share my brothers story worldwide with this one.
24HHH: What is the biggest thing to happen in your career?
D-Legend: The biggest thing to happen to my career, is being able to complete my album and videos on my own, market and promote my music independently, and to be giving the opportunity to share my story and passion on 24hourhiphop.com.
24HHH: Where can people find you?
D-Legend: You can find and follow me on the following sites:
www.facebook.com/danielprevilon
Email: previlondaniel@gmail.com
Contact: (786) 366-1652
24HHH: Where do you see yourself going in 2014 and how do you plan to separate yourself from the other artist out today to get the recognition you feel you deserve?
D-Legend: In 2014, I plan to come into the game with a major impact. I plan to bring real music back. Music that will touch, inspire, uplift, and change the world. I plan to separate myself from other artist by releasing music that people can feel and relate too. My music will touch the mind's, heart, and soul of people. D-Legend is the realest! Time will reveal it all!
24HHH: Any last words or shout outs?
D-Legend: First, I will like to Thank God for my dream and my music. I want to give a shout out to Phil for reaching out and giving me this interview. I will also like to Thank my family, my supporters, my fans, my true friends, and everybody that took the time out to read my interview, view my videos, and listen and share my music.
Much Love and Thank You,
D-Legend
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