How did you come by your stage name?

I love music and been DJing for about over 20 years. About 5 years ago I started producing music and writing songs so the name all my life been has been Dee Kimble from childhood. When I started playing at clubs and venues, I just put DJ and font of my name and been DJ Dee Kimble ever since.

When did you discover your love for music, your craft and what made you realize you wanted to pursue a career in it?

Well as a DJ you appreciate all formats of music all genres even if it’s not your favorite you respect the creativity, the talent, the message. As a DJ you showcase another person’s music. I came to realize that I wanted to bring something to the table as well.

I feel the music industry especially in hip-hop lacks a certain positive humbling experience for the average joe. I wanted to bring that spiritual kind of positive message in the music without being a religious fanatic. Kind of that feel-good music that speaks to the soul. I believe it’s my responsibility to bring and promote what’s good for the heart.

To what or whom do you accredit your sense of style?

I really try not to copy anybody style or sound like anybody. I want to be original and different and not be a carbon copy of somebody else. If someone tells me “Oh, you sound like this guy or that guy” Than I believe I failed as a real music artist. I want to be authentic, real and not a knockoff of anyone else.

On your current project, How did you come up with the concept?

The Meaning of Life is a single and will be the title of my album which will include 10 songs. I came up with this concept because it is very simple, everybody wants to know “What’s the Meaning of Life”. It does not matter what race, culture, demographics, gender or economic status you are, everyone asks that question from time to time. So, at this point in my life, it is the main topic of discussion. I believe most people can relate to this. I want to make music that’s relate-able.

What are some of your greatest challenges as a DJ, and what is your greatest attribute when it comes to your work ethic?

The greatest challenges as an artist is accepting that not everybody is going to be a fan of what you do. Of course, you want billions of fans and you want everybody to like you. But that’s impossible. And I came to grips with that early on. Also, it’s such a crowded industry it’s a challenge to stand out and be different. Also, it is an everyday struggle to fight ego.

If you’re not too careful as a music artist it is easy to get self-center and be jealous of other musician’s success which leads to the next question is that my greatest attribute when it comes to my work ethic is my character, integrity, principles, and morals. Those are my strengths and my ability to win the trust of my fans. It’s called building relationships even with other talented singers, rappers, producers, and musicians, earning their respect as well. Talent is talent only can take you so far, but you have to have these other characteristics and work had as well.

Are you the best at what you do in your opinion?

This question I really do not like although it’s a great question. I enjoy what I do, and I have a lot of passion. Rather I’m behind the mic or the turntables you will get 100% and more. I will never claim to be better than anybody else, I believe if you have heart and grit anybody can be great.

I do not get into challenges with anybody nor do I like competing on who has the better talent. All I know is that I work hard. I sacrifice family time, nights, weekends, party nights and sleep to perfect my craft. And that is all I have to say about that.

INDIE SPOT

DJ Dee Kimble Talks Love For Music, Personal Style & More

By

Alfred Munoz

Published on February 21, 2019

https://muziquemagazine.com/dj-dee-kimble-talks-love-for-music-personal-style-more/

This collaborative release from DJ Dee Kimble, Jay Parker and EJay Rook is a beauty. The classic vibes stand tall but there’s also a fresh air of modern minimalism, one that brings a crisp and clean finish and a feeling that this is all very poignant and relevant at this very moment.

The Meaning Of Life is as thoughtful and reflective as the title implies. The ambiance has a classic pop-meets-RnB vibe about it, the leading vocals each add a level of smooth soul – a sincerity that can’t be faked. The second verse in particular offers a Tupac-like sense of passion that really captures your affection as it pours through.

By the time the second hook hits, the melody and the central question have drawn you right into the centre of the experience. Those looping chords in the backdrop – hopeful but descending, ongoing – accompany the thought process initiated by the lyrics. You can either escape into this music and think deeply on life and your role within it, or you can simply turn the track up loud and embrace the good vibes and the positive shared energy.

What works about this song is how humble it is in terms of the elements and building blocks that have crafted it. The simplicity gives it a feeling of purity, which suits the concept and the naturally confident but subtle performances in a beautiful way. At the same time, despite the song’s depth and the literal questions posed throughout, the writing and the recording together have brought forth an undeniably catchy hook. The melody matches the chord progression in the way that it falls, rises a little, then falls further. The question and the title go hand-in-hand, so you’re unlikely to forget the single – on the contrary, it’s easy to recognise this even after hearing it just once. It’s a pleasure to know this kind of heartfelt, authentic approach to music is still being utilized.

I How long have you been Djing

I been djing for 20 plus years 22 to be exact.

Today on our Hot Seat we have singer and songwriter DJ Dee Kimble with us. Lets have a chat with him.

Twist Online : First of all tell us about the start of your professional career?
DJ Dee Kimble : Well first I was a Standup Comedian in my early years of manhood lol and I shy away from that and got into the music business Djing about 20 years ago in the 90’s. As years passed by I grown my clientele as a DJ. I always love music I was raping, singing, dancing, producing beats and remixing songs whenever I can. Its not until recently I started to take making music and writing songs seriously when my buddy of 10 years (Furyus) start showing me the ropes of the music industry.

Twist Online : Who or what inspired you to get into music industry?
DJ Dee Kimble : What inspired me to do music is the lack of positive music. Music is our escape from reality. It puts us in certain moods. I think Hip-Hop gets a bad name because people states it lacks inspiration and that spiritual element. I just wanted to create music with meaning and content to inspire others to keep going and follow their purpose and God for their life.

Twist Online : You have recently released two single ‘Heart of a King and Insomnia’ of your up coming album released. Tell us more about that ?
DJ Dee Kimble : Yes these two singles will be part of a five song EP with a group I am in called Tr8ce which features me DJ Dee Kimble, Furyus, and Kamara O FA. The album will be call Season of Change.
Insomnia is about not being able to sleep and tossing and turning because of stress and thinking about changes in this world and about God. The Heart of a King is a song about having a heart of power, wisdom and strength like a King to keep going in this world. Twist Online : What kind of response you have received from the release?

DJ Dee Kimble : We have been getting great response on social media and from a variety of all genres of music lovers. We have been invited to perform at community centers, schools and charity groups because our music is so positive and we are still promoting.

Twist Online : What attracts you more, performing on stage or working in studios? 
DJ Dee Kimble : Lol I can’t answer for the whole group but personally I love performing on stage that is my strength. I have acted on stage I’ve performed standup I love being in front of audience and creating energy.

Twist Online : Tell us about your working experience with Stand Alone Music?
DJ Dee Kimble : Well this was my partners Ideal (Furyus) he initially started the company in 2001 but he put it on the back burner because he was with another record label called NVE records. Not until recently me and him join forces to reboot Stand Alone Music and make it a successful independent label.He is President I’m Vice President lol.

Twist Online : Have you set some target to achieve as a music artist? 
DJ Dee Kimble : Oh absolutely as an artist I want to be able to inspire others with my sound and beliefs and motivate people to be the best they can be. I want my music to be relate-able and be a motivator also Stand Alone Music is not only about the music we are willing to help others we offer talent management, promotions, visuals, producing, and marketing. Music is just the beginning. But we want to be able to prove to others that are able to push and develop our music to success, we can do the same with yours.

Twist Online : You are working on 2 new albums when is the expected release date?
DJ Dee Kimble : Tr8ce Seasons of change should be release the beginning of the spring in 2018 could be earlier you never know lol.
My solo album called The Meaning of Life should be released soon.  source: http://www.twistonline.net/an-interview-with-dj-dee-kimble/

Like most good rap, the spoken words flow freely, quickly and rhythmically with cleverly placed timing to keep things interesting.  The musical hook is catchy and the instrumentation is well produced.

Lyrically, Kimble speaks of challenges that will strike a chord with many new followers of Christ.  Especially during the first few years after we give our life to Jesus, and to some extent from time to time throughout the rest of our days on earth, there will be moments of nagging temptation to fall back into old habits, as though the voice of our former self is somehow calling us back to destructive behaviors.  “Society makes it hard to have good values, morals and integrity”, he says.  Properly taking a stand and metaphorically “talking back” to those voices of  temptation is what this song is all about.

1 Peter 1:14 instructs us: “Do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.” Kimble puts it like this. “Now that God is in my life… I cannot go back to my old ways… I couldn’t I couldn’t I couldn’t.”

DJ Dee Kimble also has a preview video of “I Couldn’t” available at YouTube.  Check it out!

http://biblesongsblog.com/i_couldnt/