We had the good fortune of connecting with Duke&sol and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Duke&Sol, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
It seems as though an artistic/creative career was written in the stars for us. We grew up in, and around music and went on to collegiate level degrees in our perspective crafts. There were times when we have given up and have chosen to go other routes, but the path of the artist has always called us back home.

I would say however it took us both quite a while to own this path. It can be a very daunting path to take depending on what one wants for themselves. But ultimately when it’s who you are a career transforms into simply your journey.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
More about your art/ What are you most proud or excited about?

Sol- Duke&sol is the amalgamation of perspectives and sounds. We come from an eclectic musical history. We are two best friends who have been singing both together and apart for a long time. Because of this we finally decided to form Duke&Sol. I am most excited simply for the journey. We have gotten an amazing reception from our first single and with persistence and balance, we forge ahead.

Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges?

Duke: The Journey to get where we are today is wasn’t easy, and we’re still learning and growing. We look at it as a slow burn. We’re learning as we go professionally, and we evolve musically as time passes. We’re also making sure we still appreciate the art we create, and not get caught up with the business and competing with others.

What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way.

Duke: As it pertains to us collectively I believe we’ve learned to compromise, and communicate effectively. The music itself also is our soul’s expression, we have been friends for a long time but but spiritually we learn a lot about each-while creating and sharing our musical-expressions together.

What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and why?

Duke: We don’t want to be considered a brand, we want the art to be at the forefront, and we hope it inspires our supporters. We also want the our music to feel like a spiritual experience for our listeners.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
We thank your best friends, our parents, our partners, Our Producers everyone who helps bring our art to life and to ears. Collaboration is essential for creativity.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukesolmusiq/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@dukesolmusiq?si=8dwbJGMe6_PgWx6C

Other: Tik tok

https://www.tiktok.com/@dukeandsol?_t=8sAFz9DQcSg&_r=1

Image Credits
Diego Cruz

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