BY PANKHURI BHUTANI
PHOTO COURTESY OF D.BEEZY
Hailing from West Tennessee, this artist recently released his new EP Distance, which gained an immensely positive response from his fans. With over 160,000 views on YouTube and around 70,000 followers on his Facebook page, Dustin Trent Bailey, who goes professionally by the name D.Beezy, is an American rapper/recording artist. D.Beezy started his YouTube career in February of 2012 by uploading his first original track “To God I Thank.”
He released songs like “Track Meet,” “Tick Tock,” “Pandemic Freestyle,” and “Chaos” on all music platforms which helped him gain fans from around the world. He became a verified music artist on YouTube, Pandora, and Spotify. His music was instantly appreciated by his fans. Dustin was kind enough to provide some of his valuable time for an interview with Unclear Magazine where he uncovers his journey as a music artist.
What was the experience like with your first song?
D.Beezy: “It was more like trial and error than anything. It wasn’t something that was as easy as I thought it would be recording. I went in thinking I was going to kill it in the studio and I was quickly humbled.”
Was there anything you planned out to do before setting out in the music industry?
D: “Football. I really wanted to go to college and play football in the SEC before I ended up getting a really bad injury to my ankle which negated that dream, so at that point, I didn’t really even care to go to college.”
How did you come up with the name D.Beezy?
D: “Well, it was kind of funny. My MySpace name was D.Bizzle (as a joke) Because my real name is Dustin Bailey. My best friend at the time, Seth, suggested I go by D.Beezy. I’m not sure exactly how that conversation went, but he was adamant on it and said, ‘From now on I’m calling you Beezy!’ So, it just stuck.”
What, according to you, is the best thing that you have experienced so far related to your music?
D: “Honestly just the joy I can bring to people who listen. Whether it be because they relate to the song or just vibe to it. That makes everything I do and all the time I put in well worth it.”
If you could have a chance to perform in one country for the rest of your life, which one might you choose?
D: “The United States. Just because that’s home. I know music tends to be bigger in other parts of the world and I haven’t gotten a chance to tour, so that answer may change in the future.”
Out of all the songs you have performed, which one is your favorite?
D: “My favorite song to perform is ‘Never Left’ just because there is so much emotion and energy that comes from that song already which translates to a great performance.”
If you could describe your music with one emotion, what might it be and why?
D: “Energetic. I always bring energy to my songs regardless of the style it’s in.”
What message are you trying to convey through your music?
D: “Just life. Take it day by day and do what you want to do and what makes you happy. I don’t have an agenda really, just good vibes!”