We had the good fortune of connecting with Dexter Leonard and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dexter, what do you attribute your success to?
To be honest I’m nowhere near where I want to be or my brand to be as of right now. But, the biggest factor I would have to say is staying down never giving up.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I do love every part of creating music from the snare to the final mix but what set me apart is authenticity my creative process just come from energy vibes and moments I couldn’t tell you one note or write em or read em but when I hear it I know if it’s right or wrong so the gift of my ear is what sets me apart with and also my drum patterns. When it comes to rap that’s different I had to learn how to rap it didn’t come natural that came from being in the studio constantly and picking it up engineering other artists growing up. Definitely wasn’t easy. What I learn through all the hours days nights and money I put in music is hard work beats talent. I want people to know that I do what makes me happy and my story is still unfolding and to stay tuned in cause I’m just getting started.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’d definitely say check out Bonefire every Sunday they got good entertainment food and networking it’s a vibe.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Allen Iverson AI was a huge inspiration on my life like I could of easily become a follower or a yes man if it was for AI like he showed me you can be 100 percent yourself and if people love you they love u and if they don’t they don’t love the people who love you and be yourself you will never make everybody happy.

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