Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Drin Lezhe’. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Drin thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Do you wish you had started sooner?

A couple of years ago I hit a point in my life where I felt rushed when it came to my artistry. People around me told me that I was getting older and wondered why I had not released any music. I wasn’t quite satisfied with my work, and I felt it didn’t quite reflect the person I was trying to become. I realized that I still had some things to figure out. I wanted my music, and my creative work to reflect who I am; the healed version of myself. I didn’t quite understand it then, but my spirit was calm and I didn’t feel like I needed to rush. Being an artist/creative is not something you can rush. Perfection takes time and there isn’t a time clock on your art. Move when your spirit says move. No, I do not wish I started sooner or later. I am right on time.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I started writings songs when I was 7 years of age. I watched my brother make music, my uncle play drums, and my dad on the air guitar. It was somewhat of a fantasy for them and I wanted it to feel attainable; to finish their race. I felt like the 4th leg and nothing else brings me the joy that music brings me; so I’ve always known that it was apart of purpose. Music has healed me. Coddled me at times and made me feel all that I needed to feel in order to heal, and that’s the intention that I put into what I create as an artist & creative. I help heal people; your mind, body, and soul through me being me and that’s art. I am proud of my growth and understanding of life. It has made all the difference in my artistry. I use my music as a means to be vulnerable and transparent. Being real is important to me because the real is going to relate. There are things that may be difficult to explain or understand. Some times words have no meaning so I create a feeling. Emotions are universal. You gone feel me. We need to heal as people. We need love, we need beauty. We need art. So, I’m just playing my part.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

Support can come in many different ways , whether it’s streaming or buying merch. The best support is simply sharing our art with others. If our art inspires one person and that person shares it with another, and so on and so forth, imagine the amount of people it could impact. I want to create beauty in this world. People sharing my art and giving me love back allows me better myself, but also fuels me to keep creating. So, support in any form is truly appreciated, even if it’s a just kind word; that keeps us going.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist and creative is self actualization. Making music and film gives me an vehicle to express myself. In doing so, I learn myself. It’s a tool to master my emotions, and master my mind. When life gets tough and starts to feel heavy, writing gives me the outlet to unburden myself. So, seeing the music that I created that has helped me heal, now help others is the ultimate reward.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @drinlezhe
• Facebook: @drinlezhe
• Twitter: @drinlezhe
• Youtube: @drinlezhe

Image Credits
Zay Portraits, Source Led Entertainment