On this episode we sit down with YN Drako, an underground artist out of Winston-Salem, NC. Join us as the ReelDeel Ent. artist talks about balancing work with his career and traveling (2:26). We discuss moving from SC to King, NC (4:15), and he speaks on not being liked by his high school peers, but they secretly looked up to him (5:28). Drako explains how being in the midst of a Lecrae crowd brought him closer to music, and inspired him to start rapping (7:40). He also speaks on how he compares performing to fighting (9:25). Diverse music is what Drako embodies through his collaborations with MVNCH, Anella Herim, and Austin Noble (12:09) We dig into the underground scene and his involvement (14:42). Drako explains how ‘Riot’, his first music video came about and the features on that song (15:04). He breaks down how he got [One Stop Films and RC +] to shoot ‘Riot’ (17:00), and he reveals a special story about the cameo from the corvette (19:47). We explore 'Hometown Hero' the Ep released this year 2021; and we discover timeless music in his discography (21:41). Drako speaks on Neviii, his achievements collaborating with KYLE!, and his relationship with him (25:00). We dig deeper into the cover art of 'Hometown Hero' and Drako being influential throughout his music (26:30). He explains how independence and networking is big for him an how ReelDeel Ent. fuels the dream (30:26). We touch on his recent show in Texas where he opened for idontknowjeffery and how that came about (31:31). Drako elaborates on the backstory of how ‘Angels’ ft. Brynn Black was created, and he shares his last memories he had with Walter Justis his friend who he tributes this song to, LLWJ (34:27). Lastly, we discuss his upcoming shows (42:30); and Drako shares where he wants to take himself from this music platform (42:50). And so much more! Watch Full Interview Here: https://youtu.be/-r8o0K0M_ZM
Stream Intro Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/4ykH1JabydbHQNpBx8t7Tf?si=e5b29c1171b54611 Watch Intro Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJOVzH3cm60 Stream Outro Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/7KAUx8emSRfmHXx3u4GvRB?si=91205e5c4e13412f Watch Outro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMQpqbxjJjE Stream Hometown Hero: https://open.spotify.com/album/7pwb0syJyfSGLkoEFbJBof?si=sp4hfQXISF2aTvOShDDMwA Socials: VonDonP IG https://www.instagram.com/vondonp/ Herbs & Munchies IG: https://www.instagram.com/herbsandmunchies/ YN Drako IG: https://www.instagram.com/yndrako/
