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Vestal Magazine__ Hi Duchi, welcome to Vestal!
Duchi Da Vinchi __ Hello! Thank you for having me.
Vestal __ You recently dropped your hip hop track, “6AM,” in December? What was the process like?
Duchi Da Vinchi __ Yeah, I did. It was an amazing time in my life when I was creating music at 6am. I was partying and doing whatever I wanted. I tell you I had my way going through the entire process.
Vestal __ I understand your inspiration for '6AM' comes from your experience in the modeling and music industries.. Tell me some of those experiences.
Duchi __ If you know the industry, you know it’s wild and crazy. The night life can be crazy fun with friends. The way we party, we don’t sleep. Basically, we make music, drink & vibe out having the best time ever. Then everyone goes home once the sun rise.
Vestal __ You’re rapidly starting to be recognized for your style and flow. How are you handling your stardom? Are you getting used to being a celebrity?
Duchi __ [Laughs] Well to be quite honest, I’ve always felt like a superstar because the people I’m around. People would come up to me and give me amazing compliments about my style & music. But yes, I love the support, and the love I’ve been receiving!
Vestal __ Is there any artists that inspires you or you identify with?
Duchi __ I’m inspired by Michael Jackson, Drake and Justin Beiber. But, I feel like I identify with the Weekend for sure!
Vestal __ Is there a fictional character you would be excited to meet in real life?
Duchi __ I would love to meet Scooby Doo. I love dogs and he would be my best friend — just like how him and shaggy was in the cartoons. I loved Scooby Doo growing up. I still eat Scooby snacks. [Laughs].
Vestal __ You were Born in Pittsburgh but now based in New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta that are the cultural music hubs, When you are not producing beats, where do you call home?
Duchi __ These are the main places to be for music, so I like to stay tapped in there. When I’m not making music, I would go back to LA that has the good weather, or Hawaii. That’s my happy place, fashooo.
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Vestal __ You’re quite young and very busy with your career but is there a love interest?
Duchi __ [Laughs] Nah, but I’m very much looking for love. I’m gonna let it find me. It’s hard to find love in LA.
Vestal __ How do you juggle your personal and professional life?
Duchi __ I try to make time for the both personal and professional life in one day, if I can. I enjoy being busy and not to mention — it keeps me outta trouble.
Vestal __ If you were born with a supernatural ability, what would be your super power if you had one?
Duchi __ I feel like people ask me this question a lot because I look like a super hero, I guess. I’ll definitely have to say teleport.
Vestal __ Are you into sports? If so, let’s say you were given a one-minute ad slot during the Super Bowl game. What would you fill that ad slot with?
Duchi __ I love football. Pittsburgh is known for that. Hmmm, I’ll probably do a food advertisement. Maybe a Beyond Burger ™ — I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before!
Vestal __ Aside from your musical skills, you’re also a very handsome guy and designers love to dress and collaborate with artists. What designer would you want to dress you?
Duchi __Thank you, I appreciate that. I’ve so many favorite designers. I would have to say right now is, Matthew Williams the designer of 1017 ALYX 9SM and Givenchy.
Vestal __ What is one of your most favorite designer pieces in your closet?
Duchi __ Favorite piece in my closet is my 1017 ALYX 9SM sliver pants. They came straight from outta space!
Vestal __ What are you currently working on that we should know about?
Duchi __ I’m gonna drop a single called I'M OUTSIDE, prod by one of my homies. He's also an artist by the name of Baby Jake. I'm hella excited for this record to drop! EP COMING SOON 2 Sided - Summer days & Summer night.
Vestal __ What is one message you would like to give to your fans reading this interview?
Duchi __ Love yourself — you can do whatever you want within reason. Self love is the key. That's what made me who I am today.
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Photography Cole Cameron @franciscolecameron Styling Dustin Connor Ellis Talent Duchi Da Vinchi