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Straight Official Sit Downs: Young Caleb

Young Caleb

YOUNG CALEB is the next contestant taking the hot set for this edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. @klassikceo got the opportunity to chop it up with the up and coming artist. Check out their one-on-one down below and click here for more Straight Official Sit Downs.

Q&A WITH YOUNG CALEB

What is your Name? Tell us where you are from and what first interested you in the entertainment industry?

My name is Caleb, I’m from Akron Ohio and I’ve always wanted to be a performer. I started performing at shows for school, my church, and my passion grew from there. 

Who and/or what inspires you to create?

I’ve always loved singing and one of my inspirations that has driven my passion to the next level was The Wiz. Since a young age I’ve loved that musical so much. Watching Michael Jackson perform as Scarecrow made me want to start dancing and singing. 

How would you describe your sound?

I’m a versatile singer, but I like to strive to promote a young, fun sound. 

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

What is your creative process like?

Well, during the recording process, we would go to the studio multiple times a week and record a number of tracks. 

What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?

I would love to collaborate with H.E.R, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, RAYE or Usher. These are all artists who have inspired me to perform. 

Young Caleb

Let artists have more creative freedom. Just because the things you’ve done in the past have worked for other artists, doesn’t mean they work for future ones.

SHIFTING GEARS

What is one message you would give to your supporters? 

Never give up on your dreams. If you have a dream there might be conflicts along the way or things you must complete to get to where you want to be, but all of your work will pay off in the end. 

What is the most talent/skill you have that most people don’t know about?

I’ve played baseball and I was pretty good. I played for almost all of my life and have always been pretty a decent player. 

8. What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music? 

I would be in community theatre’s performing and training to be on broadway. I have an undying love for broadway musicals like The Wiz, Wicked, Mean Girls, and lots more. This is actually one of my other passions I would like to pursue one day. Though, currently I’m focused on my music though, and I wouldn’t give it up for anything. 

WRAPPING IT UP

What is the best advice you’ve been given?

To never give up. 

What’s next for you? Where would you like to see yourself in the next year?

Released more music, blown up on social media, striving for success. 

What is your social media? How can people get in contact with you? 

My social media currently is on Instagram and TikTok and you can find me @youngcaleb_ent for my Instagram and @youngcalebent for TikTok.

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Verse Of The Month | Doechii- Denial Is A River

Doechii
Photo Cred: Billboard Magazine

DOECHII is quickly becoming one of the fastest rising megastars of the music industry. The rapper, singer and songwriter rose to prominence with her debut via TikTok. In 2022, she signed with Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records. Known for her ability to use various production styles and hard-hitting lyrics, Doechii has captivated the masses. The music industry has been put on notice!

The four time Grammy nominated artist would take a hat trick at this year’s event. Doechii walked away with Grammys for Best Rap Performance, Best New Artist and Rap Album of the Year. Her remarkable performance captivated the audience and was one of the highlights of the evening!

Doechii

The Straight Official Verse of the Month for February comes from her hit single ” Denial Is A River.” This track displays her lyrical prowess and range. Doechii continues to silence critics and garner a newfound level in Hip-Hop. Check out the lyrics for “Denial Is A River” down below!

INTRO

Hey, I thought it was all over (yeah)
What’s up, Doechii? (Hey, girl)
You know it’s been a lil’ minute since you and I
Have had a chat (has it really?)
Probably since like, your last EP, “Oh The Places You’ll Go”
(Oh, wow) yeah (it’s been a minute, yeah)
I’ve been gettin’ some calls (oh?)
People are a little bit worried about you (not worried, okay)
And I know that I was kinda that outlet for you, so (you were)
Why don’t you just tell me what’s been goin’ on? (Okay)

VERSE 1

Remember old dude from 2019
Nice clean nigga did me dirtier than laundry (than laundry)
Took a scroll through his IG
Just to get a DM from his wifey (what the fuck?)
I was so confused, what should Doechii do?
She didn’t know about me and I didn’t know ’bout Sue
I open up the messages, then had to hit the zoom
Turns out the girl was really a dude (goddamn) Nigga think he slicked back ’til I slipped back
Got my lick back, turned a nigga to a knick-knack (to a knick-knack)
I moved on, dropped a couple of songs
And then I went and got signed, now it’s 2021

INTERLUDE

Okay, I just feel like this is the perfect opportunity for us to just
Take a second and kind of unpack what’s happened to you
You know, this guy cheated on you and –
Mm, nah (oh), fuck it

VERSE 2

Platinum record this, viral record that
I’m makin’ so much money, I’m all over the net
I’m movin’ so fast, no time to process
And, no, I’m not in a gang, but I’m always on set (yeah)
Wristwatch, drip drop, labels want the TikToks
Now I’m makin’ TikTok music, what the fuck?
I need a cleanse, need a detox
But we ain’t got time to stop, the charts need us (and they do)

Fast forward me 2023 I’m stackin’ lots of cheese and makin’ money
My grass is really green, and

INTERLUDE

honestly
I can’t even fucking cap no more, this is a really dark time for me
I’m goin’ through a lot
(By a lot, you mean drugs?) Um, I wouldn’t –
(Drugs?) No, it’s a -, (no?) It’s a natural plant
(No, I’m not judging) I’m not an addict
(I’m just sayin’) I don’t think –
(You wanna talk about it?) Uh

VERSE 3

I mean fuck, I like pills, I like drugs
I like gettin’ money, I like strippers, I like to fuck
I like day-drinkin’ and day parties and Hollywood
I like doin’ Hollywood shit, snort it, probably would (yeah)
What can I say? The shit works, it feels good
And my self-worth’s at an all time low
And just when it couldn’t get worse
My ex crashed my place and destroyed all I owned (yeah)

Whoopsie, made a oopsie
100, 000-dollar oops made me loopy (yeah)
I ain’t a killer, but don’t push me
Don’t wanna have to turn a nigga guts into soup beans

OUTRO

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa (rurr), okay, Doechii
We don’t wanna revert back into our old ways (sorry, okay)
So we’re gonna try a breathin’ exercise, okay? (Alright, word)
When I breathe (okay), you breathe
Alright? Let’s go (what?)
Uh-uh-ooh, uh-uh-ah, uh, uh, uh, ah
Uh, uh, uh, uh, ah
Uh, uh, uh, uh, ah, whoo-sah

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