What’s your stage name and where are you from?

DMENTID; I’m from The bronx but currently live In Brooklyn

What’s the story behind your stage name?

its a Acronym, Da Mentality Every Nigga Tries Ignoring Delusionally

Describe your musical journey in three sentences.

What started out as a outlet for fun became a passion that took over my life. Learning how to express my self and create something that was appealing was a challenge but addicting. I now enjoy the process of creating that blend the most of the creative process.

Share an interesting experience you had while creating your latest track.

The tittle track for my Album “Fxxxing Happy” evolved from a statement that i was happy into a “wake up call” in the form of listening to the voicemails that my friends left me while i was finishing up the project. an idea that kind of snowballed from a beat and a verse.

What message do you want to convey through your music?

That no one is perfect, we all have flaws and thats ok. we are all worth fighting for and everything gets better if we keep fighting. i feel like my music is the theme music to my underdog story.

Tell us about a challenge you faced during production and how you overcame it.

i wanted to make sure to add a beat i made into the creative fabric of my latest album and to add more of a personal feel to the album. I learned how to make beats full during the early stages of production on this album.

If you could collaborate with any artist, who would it be and why?

Westside boogie is on the top of my list i think between beat and topic selection we would create something different

Where do you see your music taking you in the next year?

I want to continue to show my range and hope to transition into a roll where i’m getting paid for the art i cant create

What’s the next big step for you as an artist?

My next BIG step is headlining my own show, i want to be able to sell out a 100 capacity venue just of my own fans

Where can we hear/watch your most recent work?

www.dmentid.com and you can search “dmentid” on your preferred DSP.