Interview: Dee-1 Like You've Never Heard Him Before

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Dee-1 has been the quintessential independent artist for the past decade. Hailing from New Orleans, he’s released several classic mixtapes and EP’s and had videos go viral in seemingly 2 different music era’s. On the heels of his first major label release, we sit down with him to discuss his new album, Sling Shot David The Album, nearly getting killed a gun point and the unforeseen challenges he has faced in the music industry. This is Dee-1 like you have never heard him before.
Timestamps
2:22 - Connecting with the Biblical David
3:50 - The Feeling of Releasing His Major Label Debut & The Pressure that Comes with that
8:00 - Getting Baptized as an adult
9:45 - The Concept of Slingshot David The Album
14:29 - Recalling one of the darkest times in his life and its spiritual effect on him
21:00 - Nearly getting killed at gun point
26:36 - The Devil’s Playground: Navigating the Evil things in the Music Industry
33:16 - The Genesis for writing “I’m Not Perfect, I’m a Christian”
35:39 - Christian Rappers competing for “the Crown”
43:43 - Why do Christian Rapper have a competitive spirit with each other
50:50 - The Genesis of the Christian Rapper/ Rapper that’s Christian debate
54:30 - The Benefits/ Challenge of signing with a record label as a successful indie artist
1:02:00 - Why he is passionate about people hearing his new album
1:05:00 - The announcement of his 25 city Dee-1 Tour
1:07:00 - Encouragement for Dee-1
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[@YoursEver-Nina]

Wow "If the truth puts me in a box then a I belong there."

[@complexlifestyle6799]

Adellina Hylton that's hi I feel now a days! Staying in the box .

[@angelmeneses3556]

Wade O is the Sway of CHH

[@PastorTrue93]

Angel Meneses facts ! 💯

[@djjeremaya]

Sway mix with Flex

[@dinawalters1206]

Spot on! :)

[@renegademusic3186]

Dee-1...I appreciate your faith bro. Feel like I know this dude because of how transparent he is. Always a pleasure hearing the layers of his testimony!

[@patrickneal1061]

Dee-1 is so real and I appreciate this interview

[@highprocess28]

Well said!

[@JusDowntown]

With tears in my eyes, thank you Dee-1 for your sincerity & realness. My pride would say - he’s not a Christian because of who he’s around- but my spirit is in agreement with you & God is most definitely with you. Bless you man

[@matthewjohn8130]

Justin Griffin use a

[@thegoat3153]

Dee 1 one of the realest

[@SmashinAdams]

After we get Saved, we don't try to live Saved with the mind we used to have - We need God to cut it off. This is why we go through stuff until we learn to let it go. The Church has to embrace change & DELIVERANCE.

[@reginawheeler5146]

Yes

[@LGJiG]

This interview was so real! I first saw Dee-1 at Joyfest and he was so good. Keep doing it for the Kingdom Dee-1! God bless

[@DarrylMayes]

Man... I swear dee is the truth

[@alvinasandra1403]

Watching from Kenya.😆. Thanks alot for what you do and what you stand for. Dee 1, I'm your biggest fan. I really thank God for you.

[@me.shackvfx5911]

same here from Nairobi

[@b1gbministries]

I'm feelin' you, Dee-1!!! Got that new new, "Slingshot David" right now, listening to this amazing, on point interview. Thanks Dee-1

[@lifestyleinvesting1839]

Loved this interview. Thanks Wade-O for always putting forth great convos with artists. Much love!

[@hrhOSports]

This was such a great interview, wadeo please do some more in-depth interviews like this. I have learned soo much and I really feel it helps CHH connect with artists and the message behind their music. Peace and Love.

[@Justplainthankful]

This was an awesome interview. Thanks for putting this out we needed this. I have always loved this brother in Christ and loved his message and what he represents and after hearing this I love and respect him even more. Keep representing , thanks Wade-O for all you do for the kingdom.

[@StevenSoto]

I met Dee 1 in 2013 and when I saw him I saw a pillar of light on him. I didn't know who he was but he gave me the Psalms Of David mixtape. I bumped that hard.

[@deltondowning305]

Every interview is on point, filled with the spirit, and great content! God bless Chh!

[@TarceaRenee]

Man this interview is SO real. He said a bunch of what I feel

[@MrHeavy205]

Realest interview I've seen!

[@highprocess28]

Wade-O Thank you for always catering to the culture and making sure that people are edified!

[@JudySonnier-kg2he]

Real Righteous

[@wadeoradio]

As always. Thanks for tuning in. Please remember to like and comment on the video. Wade-O reads every single comment that comes on the channel. Here's the timestamps for the video: 2:22 - Connecting with the Biblical David 3:50 - The Feeling of Releasing His Major Label Debut & The Pressure that Comes with that 8:00 - Getting Baptized as an adult 9:45 - The Concept of Slingshot David The Album 14:29 - Recalling one of the darkest times in his life and its spiritual effect on him 21:00 - Nearly getting killed at gun point 26:36 - The Devil’s Playground: Navigating the Evil things in the Music Industry 33:16 - The Genesis for writing “I’m Not Perfect, I’m a Christian” 35:39 - Christian Rappers competing for “the Crown” 43:43 - Why do Christian Rapper have a competitive spirit with each other 50:50 - The Genesis of the Christian Rapper/ Rapper that’s Christian debate 54:30 - The Benefits/ Challenge of signing with a record label as a successful indie artist 1:02:00 - Why he is passionate about people hearing his new album 1:05:00 - The announcement of his 25 city Dee-1 Tour 1:07:00 - Encouragement for Dee-1

[@RoyaltySonoftheKing]

The Wade-O Radio Video Channel This interview was so real, I'm glad you and Dee 1 spoke on these issues chh has really hurt a lot of people just like some churches. When I met Dee 1 he was genuine and made me want to continue chh but bruh with me really being an x gangster I can agree that their are so many things I've experienced running into these Christian rappers that turn u completely off. I'm just glad that someone real like dee 1 is on a major platform to speak on these things. Solid interview @dee1 and @wade-o real is real Sincerely #Royalty317

[@michellehawkins5319]

Wow. This was an awesome interview. This brother is the truth.

[@mckainentertainmentnetwork5116]

It is such a great album, I have not listened to the album the whole way through, but It was way worth the purchase. I can't wait till Dee-1 comes to North Carolina on his next tour.

[@Paris__Michael]

Just my IMMEDIATE two cents, Dee-𝟏, is reMARKABLE in his whole being of HOW he just IS along W/ how this brotha is CLEAR-ly influencing what’s AROUND him for the MUCH BETTER!!…… SaLUTE🫡, and BLESS🙏🏾💫🙏🏾!

[@theronwright1413]

Much respect to DEE 1. Keep being bold

[@indymodestudios2188]

Love Dee-1 heart. Appreciate the video even a year plus later.

[@joelsmith6524]

@Dee-1 from another New Orleanian your keeping real, righteous and relevant. I appreciate the influence you have on our city.

[@judithsonnnier253]

Speak life in others, speak positive communication into their spirit. Life is not promised tomorrow. It's crazy, trigger-happy, and unpredictable. Saving lives.

[@Paris__Michael]

VE-ry well SAID and PUT💯💯💯💎❗️….

[@Apol-los]

That takes a lot of restraint and discernment to not specifically call out a fellow Brother in Christ on a public platform. Encouraging to see a love for the Body trumping the need to specifically express personal hurts.

[@christthelord91]

This was great!

[@kimberlyhill9989]

Dee1. Love your vibe. ❤️Keeping god in #1 position matters the most. Thanks for sharing.

[@damienwilson1049]

Great interview!!! love watching Dee 1 get the love he deserves great artist with a positive message thank you wade-o!!!

[@KingdomKelly]

Bless you Dee-1, appreciate your journey and realness! Just bought the album. God blesses those who pursue Him more than the business.

[@indymodestudios2188]

BARZ!

[@turronkofialleyne3322]

Incredible interview. Spoke volumes to me. Keep it up!

[@walkerdrae]

great interview. been waiting forever for this album to drop. now with some insight I'm ready to listen.

[@luiszuniga36]

3's up God bless Dee-1

[@THEREALDATALORD]

I got love you brothers. Thanks for pushing that edification bruh.

[@judithsonnnier253]

Psalm 42:8 Much-Love.

[@jamesmcalister1383]

My man Dee-1 look like he been blowin that fie!! lol Good interview. Love Wade-O & Dee-1.

[@thebucketmanj8525]

Stuff can't always wait. That was deep

[@LoveGodhatesin]

Come to Denver!

[@ferreroreshell9476]

Great interview! I love Dee-1

[@KingChav]

Simply extraordinary. Big fan of Dee-1

[@LaStarra]

1:08:30 @wadeo you truly are doing God's work. Keep bringing us great interviews and quality content. We like it when artists go to Sway and take the culture "outside". WE NEED it when they come to you! #3sUp!

[@melliemel32]

Mel L I really like Dee-1. He seems real and very honest & transparent. My opinion of the Christian rapper thing is this: I don’t feel if you are rapping and representing God, there is no way you shouldn’t want to be called a Christian rapper. That’s what you are, a rapper who is a Christian. To me, there shouldn’t even be a question. I get that artists don’t want to be ‘boxed,’ but what sweeter box to be in than that of a Jesus representer? We don’t have to do God’s work. You don’t have to worry about people not picking up your project if you call yourself a Christian rapper because God take your message where He wants it.

[@titamejia8260]

I love him 😍 God bless him

[@jamesjensen5769]

Powerful stuff I love the testimony inspired me

[@Nbrolfiwriting]

Love Dee-1

[@dontecherry5911]

Great interview

[@indymodestudios2188]

Dee-1 a wise young man

[@jonathanparham]

Loved it. Very real interview about being real lol.

[@thalifechanga]

So real💯

[@rockstarjt]

Thank You My Brutha DEE 1 !

[@bewiseinc]

Incredible interview. Praise God. #Salute Wade-O

[@manly1790]

Much love from India Wade-O & Dee

[@verdedeleon82]

Dee-1 is a humble giant!

[@deshawnterry9291]

Awesome Dee 1... the book of Peter says" even baptism doth also now save us" 👍👍👍👍👍

[@nickypac9007]

Dee uno a real one

[@judithsonnnier253]

Actually, God came for you he always knew. Much-Love.

[@TheStephenPree]

Thanks Wade-O I've just recently checked out Dee-1vidoes he reps Jesus well,i really enjoyed this interview looking forward to him coming to Cali-bay area to support him!Jesus Never Fails!

[@brovawinston]

Dee 1 so Correct, people Not trying to be called a Christian rapper is Nonsense and Weak. I'm a Christian rapper and I hold that name Christian in the Highest regard because it's from Christ. They say I'm not a Christian rapper bcuz they don't understand the scriptures and think a Christian can't talk about social injustice or anything else. They need to read the whole Bible, God is concerned about the orphans and widows and oppressed. That's Christianity, so they shun the Christian title when they should embrace it. Dee 1 jus living, who cares what they think

[@PositiveVibesONLY_Channel]

This is a good looking man! lol. just flawless. and I love his music, one of my favs

[@PastorTrue93]

Wade O....you are the Goat

[@indymodestudios2188]

@ around 47:00 , Wade -O now I know where I know you from. For the life of me I couldn't figure it out. We were in the DMV in some of the same circles (before it was called DMV). [Yankee Boy]

[@wadeoradio]

Small world

[@Johnjizzle-wv5og]

🤔💭💯.🙏🏽N❤️ like D1 say my brother!

[@seankiarie6680]

once I get the doo.I copn the album 1 time for dee 1

[@zachaazakah]

💓💓💓💓

[@thegoat3153]

Wade O back with the Kaepernick jersey XD

[@thegoat3153]

Steeler Nation btw 😎

[@wadeoradio]

I'm an Eagles fan. But i def rock with Kap.

[@thegoat3153]

I feel you.

[@Just-School-Assignments]

"im not perfect, im a christian"👑🔥🙏

[@MarioWalker]

Ayyy Dee 1 in the bulding

[@minianoiz6492]

Thanking our Holy Father God, for David Augustine Jr.!

[@rhondahoskins]

God Speed - Both of You!

[@kimbratten5767]

You got a twin my son jai

[@DJNaz4You]

shoutout Devin Turner

[@jbezchhninja7744]

Dee-1 you said "that boy Dee-1 had been thru some stuff too, see he came out on top so I'm focused to handle my business" Now what do u say to those who think that way but feel that means they can do some of the stuff that ain't right knowing eventually they can make that change like u did. Even if they know tomorrow isn't promised? Beyond just a biblical answer but a example of consequences and or blessings!!

[@somayehmadadpour8833]

what is the word he used something like gliets...( i do not know) could you help me?

[@bgarrison21]

Goliath's, if that's the word your referring to.

[@somayehmadadpour8833]

Thank you.

[@lloydwatkins1057]

34:34

[@Darnellmorris10]

Damn I didn't know dee 1 used to teach gee money

[@judithsonnnier253]

In fear, call his name JESUS...Much-Love.

[@deewelcome.]

im lost ... Birdman wanted to smash? 😂😂😂

[@judithsonnnier253]

Depression is not of God...Much-Love.

[@KeishasTake]

I assume he's talking about Birdman. Is that who it is b/c i hear that a lot of rappers on on the DL? Man not saying names is annoying lol.

[@ashleyperkins2711]

I was thinking the same...

[@carlosdejesus7970]

Was that student who got killed the one you wrote the song "both sides of the gun" about? 7:02

[@gogodragonmaster]

Carlos DeJesus No. That song was written about two other students.

[@carlosdejesus7970]

gogodragonmaster well he does say in the song that his student started to rap

[@tochristbetheglory6221]

Once baptized, you're always baptized! You're a Catholic and so am I. If you were born in the Holy Catholic Church, that's who you are, a Catholic. Since you wanted to rededicate your life to Christ, you should have had the Sacrament of Confession to go along with your re-dedication and repentance. instead of being baptized again! Find your true roots man.

[@malikseifullah5828]

What he said it's true. As a baby you don't have any idea what is being done when your baptized. It has nothing to do with your faith and there is nothing biblical that backs up baby baptism. However in Acts we do have an account of people being re-baptized because the first time they weren't baptized the correct baptism.

[@shakalakabombastic7837]

To Christ Be The Glory you sound silly man lolol. Stop following that man made religion and read your Bible.

[@kriskenard]

Great interview