EPISODE · Feb 18, 2024 · 1H
Surviving a Drive-By Shooting, Signing Major Record Deal & Touring with A Boogie | DustyStayTrue
from Mike Squires & Friends · host Creative Evolution Studios
Dustystaytrue takes pride in beating the odds. The acclaimed artist hails from New Haven, Connecticut - a city where he grew up witnessing two different worlds: one full of affluence and opportunity, and another full of crime and generational curses. Throughout his childhood, he was more accustomed to the latter. Carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders from a young age, he turned to music as a form of therapy. Inspired by the likes of Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Kanye West, DMX, and Drake, he dedicated himself to his craft and learned to appreciate his adversities for shaping him into a resilient, one-of-a-kind talent destined for success. In the grand scheme of things, Dustystaytrue is only getting started, but he's already reached heights that many can only dream of. In just a year's time, he's amassed millions of listeners thanks to hits that boast his vocals and versatility, such as "Never Change," "Outta Time," "Talk Tough," and "Solar System." While these masterful cuts quickly became fan favorites, they also grabbed the attention of the industry at large. Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Dusty: https://www.instagram.com/dustystaytrue/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 0:00 Intro 1:08 Growing Up In New Haven 2:45 Troubled Childhood 3:20 Raised by Grandparents 4:30 Family Support 5:50 Life Before First Big Record 7:25 What Inspired Dusty 8:30 Videogame Montages 10:10 Moment Song Was Blowing Up 11:11 Solar System Video 12:10 Black Seed Oil 13:10 Touring 13:55 First Arena Show 15:30 Toosii Tour 16:05 Label Meetings 16:50 Label Support 17:45 Tour Stories 20:30 Changing Performance 22:00 Milkshakes 22:50 Frankie Fire Videos 24:40 Frankie Fire 27:13 Earmilk Top Song 28:00 “Biggest Song” 29:30 Reflections with Toosii 31:14 BET Awards 33:50 Radio Interviews 34:00 What Motivates Dusty 35:20 Hunger 38:40 The People Around You 43:00 More Than Numbers 45:00 Short Form 46:40 Goals 47:20 Mortality & Almost Dying 51:20 Dusty’s Message 54:20 Declan Kyle 55:40 What’s Next for Dusty 56:50 Advice For Artists 58:00 Connect with Dusty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dustystaytrue takes pride in beating the odds. The acclaimed artist hails from New Haven, Connecticut - a city where he grew up witnessing two different worlds: one full of affluence and opportunity, and another full of crime and generational curses. Throughout his childhood, he was more accustomed to the latter. Carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders from a young age, he turned to music as a form of therapy. Inspired by the likes of Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Kanye West, DMX, and Drake, he dedicated himself to his craft and learned to appreciate his adversities for shaping him into a resilient, one-of-a-kind talent destined for success. In the grand scheme of things, Dustystaytrue is only getting started, but he's already reached heights that many can only dream of. In just a year's time, he's amassed millions of listeners thanks to hits that boast his vocals and versatility, such as "Never Change," "Outta Time," "Talk Tough," and "Solar System." While these masterful cuts quickly became fan favorites, they also grabbed the attention of the industry at large. Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Dusty: https://www.instagram.com/dustystaytrue/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 0:00 Intro 1:08 Growing Up In New Haven 2:45 Troubled Childhood 3:20 Raised by Grandparents 4:30 Family Support 5:50 Life Before First Big Record 7:25 What Inspired Dusty 8:30 Videogame Montages 10:10 Moment Song Was Blowing Up 11:11 Solar System Video 12:10 Black Seed Oil 13:10 Touring 13:55 First Arena Show 15:30 Toosii Tour 16:05 Label Meetings 16:50 Label Support 17:45 Tour Stories 20:30 Changing Performance 22:00 Milkshakes 22:50 Frankie Fire Videos 24:40 Frankie Fire 27:13 Earmilk Top Song 28:00 “Biggest Song” 29:30 Reflections with Toosii 31:14 BET Awards 33:50 Radio Interviews 34:00 What Motivates Dusty 35:20 Hunger 38:40 The People Around You 43:00 More Than Numbers 45:00 Short Form 46:40 Goals 47:20 Mortality & Almost Dying 51:20 Dusty’s Message 54:20 Declan Kyle 55:40 What’s Next for Dusty 56:50 Advice For Artists 58:00 Connect with Dusty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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