Dwele Talks About Meeting J Dilla And His Impact on His Early Career
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ม.ค. 2025
- Dwele - *On Location
*Detroit, Michigan
With one Grammy Award in his pocket and multiple Grammy nominations in his acclaimed career, Dwele has been a Detroit legend and R&B artist for nearly two decades. He started making waves in the Detroit music scene in the late 90’s while hustling his own cassette tapes. He quickly found himself tapped to sing some hooks on “Tainted” for Slum Village in 2002. The timing was perfect and the attention he received pushed his record label to get behind his first major label album.
In 2007, Kanye West called on Dwele to contribute to the song “Flashing Lights” from his epic album “Graduation.” It became a global smash hit and a Grammy Winner. In subsequent years, high profile collaborations with Drake, Common and Big Sean catapulted Dwele to an even higher orbit.
After five successful solo albums of his own, Dwele consistently tours around the globe with sell-out crowds in his wake. His fans are eagerly anticipating what his next move will be…but just don’t comment on his Instagram feed and ask when the new album is coming out. Dwele’s not saying.
I first got to know Dwele in 2013 when I photographed him for my “Detroit Portraits” project. This portrait project was probably the most influential series of images I’ve ever made. I say that because nearly all of the people I photographed in Detroit are still very much in my life today in one way or another.
I think you’ll enjoy this conversation about Dwele’s music, bonsai trees, golf and the impact the death of his father at the age of ten had on his music. Dig in!
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Dwele is one of the most influential artist for me personally
One of my favorite artist!!! Dwele G...
mad underatted amazing live as well awsome artist he often gets overlooked i feel for whatever reason
Dwele's music has always been with me!
Dwele Dope artist underestimated but appreciated
Dwele, we need some more of your music!!!!!!!!
I love Dwele's Work man, this brother is the truth such a talented Guy.
Ever since I heard Dwele on "Tainted", I was hooked. Salute To Dwele, SV, Detroit.
What the fuck!!! Why the hell this shit only got 600 views?! Dwele is that nigga! A fucking legend!
Dwele, top artist, super cool, super natural, super smooth, love his music, love his vibe
‘I’m jumpin out the window I’m lettin everything go’ -dwelle
R.I.P Dilla
Dwele we need more man
I owe this man a lot. He helped me drop a panty or 20 just setting the perfect mood 😁
🤣 And Break Up, with "Truth". 😉
Love this
Heavy Gratitude
My baby andwele 😍
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How many times is dude gonna interrupt him
for gvie me for asking but what is your camera
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Madlib stands alone... he's an extention of no one.
I don't appreciate you putting Dwele against a red wall with those dark colors. I saw him against a red backdrop twice. Who is trying to use him for a rise up? Don't ya'll know we are in a shift?
My boo... Other than hubby