There is a lot of hidden talent in Connecticut. I think we have potential of being one of the most talent states on the East Coast. The people in CT, especially Waterbury, are very different. No one person is the same or thinks the same. I always said Waterbury has some of the weirdest people. People outside of CT think of Connecticut as a rich and wealthy type of place and it’s far from that. Of course we have nice areas but outside of that, it can get just as hood as Harlem or Queens. In Connecticut, everyone is trying to make a dollar. If you’re not working full time, you’re either selling something to make ends meet or stealing it off someone else's plate.
What would it take for you to sign a record deal?
Depends on the offer. The money might look pretty but I could never want someone to tell me what I can and can’t release when it comes to music. I want to always be in control of the work I create.
How’d you connect with Alicia Renee?
Alicia Renee and I actually do not know each other. When I first started working on my album Procrastination, I was searching for a beat to create an introduction to. I came across a producer named The Unbeatables. The first beat I played had a chorus with Alicia on it. The first words I heard from her dropped my jaw because of how perfect it went with the concept of my CD. It was like God giving me a sign and letting me know my project is going to be a memorable one. At the time, I didn’t even know who sang the hook, I was just happy to hear how perfect it fit as the first song for Procrastination.
Do you think you gain the majority of your fans from performing or online activity? Why do you think this is?
I think currently, my online activity plays a bigger role when it comes to gaining fans due to the fact that I lack physical merchandise. Performing with no merchandise to give your listeners to remember you by can hold you back. I make up for it by connecting with people via social media so people can stay updated with my songs and video releases. Increasing the professionalism behind my online activity helps increase awareness towards my music, thus helping me gain new fans.
Describe a day in the life of DiCipher.
Wake up. Grab a Black Coffee from DD. Go to work or hit the gym depending on the day. Grab food from my Dad’s restaurant. Come home & create some music. Take a break & watch anime then go right back to writing more music. If I’m not writing music, I’m working on mixes and recording. Somewhere in the middle of that, I add in some meditation to keep my spirit balanced.
