This is dedicated to the CHILD…the one in all of us. The child that wants to BE…not to be told. The child who’s DREAM was lived through a bathroom mirror and a toothbrush microphone.
~ Duran
It's the first Wednesday of March! Today, we're featuring Duran, a singer, rapper and songwriter based in the Atlanta area by way of Maryland. Described as "a smokey, savory and sweet gumbo", his music is a fusion of neosoul and hip hop - a special blend of verity and sensibility reminiscent of your grandparents hot toddy, an elixir for the weather-beaten soul. His movement, with his loyal group of Stargazers, is to encourage people to "believe that following the unique design plans or 'divine blueprints'
- which were written in the stars - will bring their dreams to life." |
| Photo from website www.iamduran.com |
One who is very down to earth with insight beyond his years, Duran has been seen at local festivals such as the Artist's Showcase at Taliah Waajid's World's Natural Hair Show and shared stages with major emcees such as Big Sean of G. O. O. D Music. Last year, Duran was featured on CBSAtlanta for his tribute to Trayvon Martin, "Skittles and Arizona" (video below). He is currently expanding his artistry to include acting, as he was "Jeremy Furlow" in the New African Grove production of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone (August 2013); his upcoming role is "Booth" in the Songs of Karibu production of Suzan-Lori Parks' Topdog/Underdog (AOA Studios; April 25-27, 2014).
His most recent studio project is entitled, "Stargazers: Why Shouldn't It Be Us?", which can downloaded from his website at www.iamduran.com (under "Menu" tab at the top left corner, click "Music"). Sample some of his music and quotes below!
Getting Started
"My brother introduced me to freestyling and I took it from
there. I used to use poems to impress girls. Lol." ~ Duran
Inspiration
"I'm inspired by life. I'm a firm
believer that art imitates life; I can not write or perform anything that's not
based in truth. I hope people will take away a firm belief in dreams and in
purpose. That's what my movement is all about. Dreams = purpose and vice versa." ~ Duran
For Stargazers
"I
hope people will see what [they are] doing and begin to listen to that inner voice they
have. The one that tells them to follow their heart. I'm not claiming to be a
leader but, if I am seen that way, I hope to do so by example." ~ Duran
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