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

Hi Kwaku, do you have any habits that you feel contribute to your effectiveness?
Faith. I believe in myself a lot. I think I have a great idea and sit with it for months perfecting it as best as I can before releasing it to the masses. And even then I still continue to perfect.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Aside from designing my own merchandise I am also a part time DJ. I’ve been a DJ for 12years. The DJ grind is not an easy one but been a fun one. I started off my career in the Hip-Hop scene and transitioned in the the Afro-Caribbean scene. I do dabble in both worlds currently so staying on top of music is a must and also attending events and just learning music and how DJ’s navigate through the night and through music is a must in order to succeed in my eyes

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If COVID is not hampering any plans:

Clubs in DC to visit:
Rosebar
Ozios
Club elevate
Decades

Clubs to Visit in MD:
Downtown Silver Spring (Kaldis, Society, Republic Gardens)
Spectrum lounge

Restaurants (DMV)
Doi Moi
Swahili Village
Crepeway DC
Don Tito

Places to Visit:
Art tech house
All museums Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My village deserves a shoutout, they support me in every facet and give me the necessary criticism to improve and be great.

Website: https://dyhyt.myshopify.com/collections/all

Instagram: @itsearthkwak

Twitter: @itsearthkwak

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