We caught up with the brilliant and insightful D1C3 & Prophetnyc a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

D1C3 & Prophetnyc, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

The most meaningful project we’ve worked on is our latest short musical film, Devils. The film explores the interconnected stories of two men—one grappling with the pain of loss, the other battling alcoholism and drug abuse. These struggles deeply affect their ability to function in everyday life, and the film captures how these issues manifest emotionally and behaviorally.

Devils is driven by our song of the same name, which serves as both the lead track and narrative thread throughout the film. It fluidly alternates between musical performance and dialogue-driven scenes, using both to tell our stories in a raw, compelling short-form structure. The song is also featured on our newest album, The Beauty of Misery 2, released this month.

What makes this project especially meaningful is the vulnerability it required from us. It allowed us to reflect on some of the most difficult periods in our lives—moments we may have avoided confronting in the past. Through this film, we were finally able to face those experiences head-on. For one of us, it even led to a conversation that would have never been possible without this project. Devils is more than a film—it’s a deeply personal and emotional journey, both on screen and behind the scenes.

D1C3 & Prophetnyc, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

Our names are John R. Seeley and Sean Werner—better known as D1C3 [pronounced “dice”] & Prophetnyc. We are artists, actors, and filmmakers who have dedicated our lives to creating meaningful, emotionally resonant work. D1C3 is a recording artist, sound engineer, director, actor, producer, graphic designer, web designer, and songwriter—the list truly goes on. Prophetnyc is a recording artist, songwriter, producer, director, and actor with a strong presence both on stage and behind the camera. We’ve been working in these fields for over 20 years. This isn’t just a hobby or passion—it’s who we are. Without this creative outlet, we honestly don’t know where we’d be today.

D1C3 began his journey in music at just 13 years old, shortly after the loss of his stepfather. Before discovering hip-hop, he found comfort in playing the piano—an instrument that created a special bond between the two of them. But after his stepfather’s passing, playing became too painful. In its place, he discovered something new: the art of turning emotion into words, and words into music. It became his therapy—his heartbeat.

His artist name, D1C3, also carries that personal connection. Not long before his passing, D1C3’s stepfather gave him a keychain with a pair of dice on it. After the funeral, he broke the keychain in two, placing one of the dice under the pillow of his dad’s coffin and keeping the other for himself—a symbolic link between them. He began calling himself “Dice,” but the name was too common. To make it uniquely his own, he incorporated the age he was when his stepfather died—13—turning the “I” into a “1” and the “E” into a “3.” And just like that, D1C3 was born. Now, every time someone sees that name, they’re not just seeing a stage name—they’re seeing a story, a bond, and a legacy.

Over the years, D1C3 taught himself to engineer music, design visuals, build websites, direct, and edit film. He wanted complete creative control—so his art would always be shaped by his hands and his truth. His lyrics have always been raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal. Of all the things D1C3 is able to do, one thing he will never be able to do is hold back. I think he would implode if he tried.

Prophetnyc’s musical journey began with the influence of his older brother Mark, who first introduced him to hip hop. Drawn to the raw energy and lyrical storytelling of artists like Eminem and 50 Cent, he began writing and recording music with friends during his high school years. By the age of 20, Prophetnyc had already made a mark—opening for the legendary Big Daddy Kane at the iconic B.B. King’s in New York City. That performance launched a steady string of live shows across NYC and Long Island, where he quickly became known for his unforgettable, high-energy stage presence.

A true genre-blender, Prophetnyc draws from a wide spectrum of musical influences including David Bowie, Nas, Pearl Jam, Eminem, and Joe Budden. This eclectic mix informs both his sound and his versatility as an artist.

Like his longtime collaborator D1C3, Prophetnyc views music as a form of therapy—a powerful outlet for processing pain, trauma, and growth. Whether writing lyrics, recording in the studio, or performing on stage, he uses his art not only to heal himself, but also to inspire and uplift others who may be fighting their own battles.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

One of the hardest parts of being an artist today is getting the world to truly support you. We live in an era dominated by short-form content and fleeting attention spans. If someone doesn’t connect with a video within the first three seconds, they scroll past it. If the first word of a song doesn’t hit, they skip it. This not only hurts the artist, but it also robs the listener of potentially discovering something powerful—something that might speak directly to their soul.

Support today often feels transactional and driven by trends, rather than genuine connection. It wasn’t long ago that people took the time to invest in artists, to really listen—to feel like someone out there was telling their story, or even just having an honest conversation through music. That connection made people feel seen, heard, and less alone.

Now, even those in your own community are more likely to support a stranger with fame than someone they personally know who’s just trying to rise. There’s this common phrase: “things change once they’re famous.” But what really changes is that people finally start to pay attention. What often gets overlooked is that every artist starts from the same place—grinding, building, and sacrificing to be heard.

Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes an even bigger one to lift an artist off the ground. If we could shift the culture back to supporting local, independent, and emerging voices, the musical landscape—and the world—would change in powerful ways.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding part of being an artist is the connection we build with those who support us. It’s an incredible feeling to know that our work has reached people across the world—many of whom don’t even speak the same language, yet still take the time to reach out, often using translators just to share their thoughts with us. That effort means everything.

We’ve had the privilege of forming meaningful relationships with people from all walks of life. Whether they’re telling us how a song helped them through a hard time, introducing us to their children who connect with our message, or simply wanting to share a piece of their story—it’s always powerful. Moments like these remind us why we do this.

Even when their struggles are different from ours, there’s a shared emotional thread that ties us together. They see themselves in the music, in the storytelling, and in us. And when they choose to open up and share those experiences, we take that seriously. We celebrate their strength, their journey, and the fact that they allowed us to be part of it—even in a small way.

That human connection—that deep, soul-level impact—is the most amazing part of this journey. It’s bigger than the art itself. It’s about the lives we touch and the stories we become a part of. Nothing compares to that.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.WestEggMedia.com
• Instagram: @D1C3official , @Prophetnyc
• Facebook: @D1C3official , @Prophetnyc
• Youtube: @D1C3official , @NYCProphet

Image Credits

Manuel Armendariz, Mike Steidley, Johnny Kristoffersen, John R. Seeley