We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Denai Tenkara a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Denai, 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 I’ve Worked On So Far Would Have To Be My Recent Project, The 1MANBAND EP.
I’d Say This Would Be The Most Meaningful Project Because It Encapsulates My Recent Life Battles And Is Being Eloquently Presented In A Creative Style. I Recorded, Mixed, And Mastered The Entire Project Myself So I Put My All Into It. All Of The Pain, Raw Emotion, & Anger Is What Made This Project In The First Place.
I Can Honestly Say That I’m Pleased W/ The Outcome & There Is Definitely More Music Being Made 💯.
Denai, 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?
Denai Tenkara Is Are Hardcore/Experimental Rapper Based In Atlanta, Ga
My Goal As An Artist Is To Break Boundaries & To Shed Light On A Subculture Unseen But Heard (HOODCORE & NOWAVE).
My Overall Sound, Appearance, And Character Sets Me Apart From Other Artists In My City. Im Constantly Adapting And Finding New Ways Of Doing Things. I Also Make It My Goal To Get The Hard Work Done.
I Say To Myself All The Time “Yo, You Gotta Do The Leg Work If You Wanna Get To The Next Level Bro. Lets Go” Sometimes I Just Have To Remind Myself To Consistently Stay Fresh And New. I’ve Gotta Keep The Ideas Flowing Because If Not, Whats The Point..?
I Recently Had An A&R From Alamo Records Reach Out To Me About A Label Meeting. This Would Be My First Major Label Opportunity Ever And Im Just Trying To Keep Up The Level Of Intensity That I’m Putting Out Already.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
My Mission Is To Represent The Real & Let It Be Known That Going Against The Grain Can Be Used As An Advantage When It Comes To Being Creative.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The Most Rewarding Aspect Of Being An Artist/Musician Would Have To Be The Bragging Rights, For Sure.
I Say That Because Its Not Easy Putting Yourself Out There, It Actually Takes Confidence To Share Your Work W/ Others. I’ve Been On The Scene Since 2016 And I Wasn’t Always As Skilled As I Am Now. I Can Say I’ve Earned My Stripes Because I Stayed Down Through The Hard Times Until I Got Better. The Dedication Is Indeed Real.
Many People Have Made Fun Of Me And My Music. Many People I’ve Known Have Turned Their Backs On Me. Many People Have Stabbed Me In The Back. I’ve Been Jumped And Left For Dead.
All Of These Experiences Have Molded Me Into The Man I Am Today & Without Them, I Wouldn’t Be Interviewing W/ You Guys Now Because I’d Be Basic As Hell Lol..
Contact Info:
- Website: https://teenageriot.fanlink.to/denaitenkara
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denaitenkara
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bainryuu
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHFf7KvCDOYp7Xiki-EIUg