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

Hi Duffin, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I started my own business to leave legacy for my kids and inspire them to go after their dreams instead of allowing society to influence their decisions.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
As an artist, I pride myself on having a sound that’s different from everyone else. Today, so many artists sound exactly the same, and as a light worker I yes my life experiences to bring light and teach lessons through my music. My voice is an instrument kind of like Young Thug giving me a one if a kind sound. I’ve been professionally recording since 2018 and the best lesson I’ve learned is to be 100% you. I live by the motto HATERS ARE NOTHING BUT OBSTACLES, meaning if you’re nit living life in your terms, then you’re standing in your own way so be fearless. It also happens to be the name of my debut EP out on all streaming platforms.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Well, I want them to have a good time but I must keep my routine so I’d probably start by exercising in Piedmont Park. We’d have brunch at The Goodz ATL, shop at Lennox, dinner at Rah Sushi, and catch a vibe at Oak ATL.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Absolutely. My biggest mentor has been life itself. Without my experiences I would not be able to make the dope music that I provide to y’all.

Instagram: @duffinforever

Other: https://music.apple.com/us/album/haters-are-nothing-but-obstacles-ep/1564145275

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