We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Dre Undecided. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Dre below.

Dre , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative – we’d love to hear about your journey and if knowing what you know now, you would have done anything differently to speed up the learning process.

I used to read the lyrics inside the CD inserts from my mother’s collection. Not all had them but when I found the ones that did I would play songs over and over reading and singing the lyrics. From there I started writing story’s and poems before I transitioned into writing music. When I began writing music I would read books written by successful songwriters from multiple genres and generations.

Once I got comfortable performing my own songs, the process that really sped things up for me was sharing them. I would meet with other musicians to share my songs and then ask them for critiques, I’d also do the same with other songwriters and producers who were working with other artist to pick their brains.

One secret that most songwriters will tell you is to keep writing, because your first hundred or more songs are basically nothing but practice and as the saying goes practice makes perfect.

There are always obstacles like careers and social life aka finding the time, but I would take advantage of this and sometimes write songs vicariously from the interactions I would have on a daily basis at work or out socially.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’ve been writing music for over 20 years. I started out writing for local groups in Michigan before relocating to New York to pursue a solo career in music. I then began traveling to different countries performing and collaborating with artists. I’ve released an album (B Who Ya Wanna B) and an EP (The Green Tape) with more on the way. What makes my music different is that I found my sound. There’s similar but different artist, but no ones does exactly what I do, how I do it.

I’m most proud of never giving up. Often when you start out doing something it takes a while to find your potential clients, fans, or followers. The key is to be consistent and confident. Now when I hear people singing my songs it all feels justified.

I still write and collaborate with other artist but one thing that’s never changed is my love for music. I’m always a fan first so anytime anyone reaches out to collaborate I’m usually open to it. I’ll often check out music from up and coming artist. I prefer it nowadays because a lot of the songs you hear on the radio and social sound so much alike. I’m always searching for musicians who have a new voice or a different sound.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My goal is a Grammy! I’ve always wanted to at least be able to say I tried but I want the hardware. I want to go down as one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

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

Bring back individuality. Embrace different and embrace newness. There’s so many talented people out there and people are just missing out because they are only following trends instead of discovering what they like and not what they’re being told to like. Also support your artist friends, any trip or journey is more fun with your loved ones along for the ride.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undecided_4_president?igsh=MThuanU4MGlyZ2NxMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@dreundecided?si=SqRN760Gm5HPJFoX
• Other: https://song.link/dreundecided

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