by pankhuri bhutani
photo courtesy of d.e.l.t.a.
Hailing from Adelaide, South Australia, D.E.L.T.A. is a music producer and rapper who recently released his phenomenal new single “SYNERGY.” Known locally for his diverse rhyming flow and hard hitting beats, D.E.L.T.A.’s goal through creating and sharing his music is to connect with the human race on an emotional and spiritual level.
We recently had a chat with the talented artist in order to discuss the creative process behind his tracks (including his recent single “SYNERGY”), where he draws his overall musical influences from, and what his fans can expect from his future!
Hi there. Thanks for joining us on Unclear! How has the start of this year been for you?
D.E.L.T.A.: “Huge action stage for me at the moment. I’ve got a music video on the way, heaps of new tracks in the works, and a few side projects on the go. So really I'm just at a point where I'm trying to get the ball rolling as soon as possible and keep creating.”
You recently released your brand new single “SYNERGY.” Huge congratulations! How has the response been on the track so far?
D.E.L.T.A.: “Awesome feedback all around on the track. It’s been incredible seeing the streams roll in and the reviews have been stellar.”
Kindly walk us through the creative process of the track. Did you face any kind of challenges during the production stage?
D.E.L.T.A.: “I started working on ‘SYNERGY’ around June last year. The beat was something I smashed the bulk out in a day. I used a lot of hardware synth sounds which was great to incorporate live instruments into my creative process. Recording/writing the vocals was definitely the hardest part for me, I trialed about five different versions of the track, working out different vibes/moods and style of flow. Once vocals were done all it took was some last minute edits to the beat and the final mixdown. All in all I’m happy with the version I released, but there is always that little voice asking, ‘What if?’”
Talk to us more about how your experience was like creating this track. What sort of mindset were you in when you initially started working on this song?
D.E.L.T.A.: “This is a huge thing for me. My state of consciousness during the creative process was like riding a roller coaster. ‘SYNERGY’ is a song about love and I wrote it from a deep emotional state. This turbulent period was why I struggled so much with the writing and recording of the lyrics. Trying to capture EXACTLY what I was feeling was a nightmare so I ended up drawing a sort of mood/storyboard and stuck it up in my studio to help me stay on track. My biggest focus really was being able to capture and share my feelings during the recording process, and honestly, some days it felt like trying to bottle up a tornado [laughs].”
What sort of message do you want your listeners to take away when it comes to your music in general?
D.E.L.T.A.: “Connection with yourself, emotionally and spiritually first and foremost. Just be true to yourself, recognize thoughts and feelings for what they are and live that truth day and night, 365 days per year.”
Where do you garner your musical influences from? If given an opportunity, who would you like to collaborate with in the future?
D.E.L.T.A.: “A$AP Rocky, Skepta, and Drake are my three biggest Idols. I love house, old school soul and jazz music, and that tends to shine through with a lot of my creative pursuits. In terms of future collaborations, I’d love to work with Travis Scott or Kendrick Lamar, their creative visions are amazing.”
Lastly, what’s next for you? Anything in the pipeline for the year 2022?
D.E.L.T.A.: “Release the ‘SYNERGY’ music video! After that, who knows? Goal is to have an album/EP in the works by March.”