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The Dope Skinny on Philly Music Man Darius Coleman
Q & A with Darius Coleman, One of the Artists on NBC’s New Show Songland
- You were born and raised in Philadelphia?
Yes! I am a very proud Philadelphian!
2. What about the city inspires the music you write and perform today?
Philadelphia breeds some of the most incredible talent. From artist like Patti LaBelle to Boyz II Men to Jazmine Sullivan, there’s just something special in the water. Growing up around all of that greatness influences the kind of artist you become in my opinion. I know for sure that my sense of musicality was directly affected by the Philadelphia sound.
3. When did you first fall in love with music?
I always had a knack for music from as far back as I can remember but I would say I fell in love with music in high school when I finally connected with it as a passion and not just a hobby.
4. Which artist would you say had the biggest influence on your love for music growing up?
There have been several artists that have impacted me along my musical journey. Some of those are Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Donnie Hathaway, Nat King Cole, Beyoncé, Celine Dion and Kim Burrell to name a few. I’m a sponge and I absorb…
