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[thefreshfinds]

DZH

By: Natalee Gilbert

It can often be maddening to hear rappers in the younger age bracket brag about their materialistic goods and ways with women. But thankfully, not all of them lead by that example. One rapper who breaks the stigma of dummed down rhymes is New Jersey's very own, DZH, who often uses his gift of gab to impact the nation positively. Most importantly, he follows the scripture is Proverbs 14:23 when compiling his verses and hooks. It goes, "All hard work leads to profit, but mere talk leads to poverty." 

Ultimately, DZH wants his fans and friends to remember that while talking will get you nowhere, putting in the time and effort will. "Each day I have an alarm set at 5:45 am, followed by Nipsey Hussle's "Hussle And Motivate track screaming in my ear," he continues "I'm fine without it, but what gets me going is just figuring out ways to better myself in all aspects of my life. My relationship with The Lord, how I treat others, being the best ideal boyfriend for my future girl, how I can be a better artist, and so forth. I also overthink these things, but that's what keeps me going every day that I wake up." 

Founder of ALLGOODFAM RECORDS Collective and LLC, DZH found his moniker back in middle school. When he was rapping for fun, he called himself Trey-Z, but that was only because of his admiration for Jay-Z, who he's still inspired by today. Not so long after, DZH changed his name to T-Skillz. But the pseudonym didn't last long because he grew a disliking it. By the time the musician reached high school, he had decided to change his name to what we know it as now: DZH." Something simple and something easy to remember me as. Plus, it's my initials: D for Dante, Z for Zaran, and H for Henry," he says." I figured that if I wanted to portray my Music about myself, then it'd be best just to be myself." During his freshman year, DZH decided to dedicate his life to the pen and pad as well. 

In eighth grade, DZH unveiled that he was indeed writing raps, but he didn't have any way to record himself. That is until he got an iPhone. After he got one, he spends time on Garageband day in and day out. "The reason behind it? I knew I wanted and could be something more than a person with an education and regular 9-to-5," he adds. "Music was my escape. I could drown myself in hours of Music and never get annoyed, so making Music became something I became passionate about." Since then, DZH has worked hard on serving in-depth messages that bring awareness to the world. He's inspired by anything and everybody, including his current job at Whole Foods. 

“Sometimes the lyric idea won't be as I thought it'd be or sometimes the record won't hit as hard," DZH says about his creative process "Other days, I'll have a verse written simply by spending time with someone or just by being by myself. These things all vary and are a piece of me." However, when it comes to doing feature records or doing a hook, he feels that it always gets done the quickest. 

His advice to other artists is to remain themselves, go with their gut, get paid first for any of the work that you do, and always put the work in. "Make sure you find the right people around you who want to see you win as much as you do and make sure that whatever you're working towards, be sure to invest in it constantly." he continues. 

DZH's music video for "Smile" sees him showing off his pearly whites while donning a black and brown hoodie and icy watch. Contrary to assumptions earlier on, the video doesn't tie in with a message about showing off jewelry or drip. The song is more so an urge towards society to take accountability for their actions. Next, DZH raps from a side view while standing in front of a brick wall. For the duration of the video, viewers will see these scenes alternates. 

"One thing I do to stay positive is just to smile," DZH adds. "For a long time, I hated my smile, and I'd hide behind hoodies and photos because I was insecure about how I looked. To this day, I still fight that battle and wonder if I look good enough for myself and others around me. It's healthy to smile and remain cheerful for me because I know how hard it used to be for me mentally. For me, smiling is one of the things I do to remain positive because it's healthy, and I know that sometimes smiling is contagious. I never know who I'll meet, so regardless of the day that person is having, I smile. You never know who needs it." 

Between lyrics, DZH speaks on overcoming fear, police brutality, current issues with courtship, how some are quick to look the other way when another person is in danger, and how we can all come together to make a change in the world. Production-wise, "Smile" is nostalgic and carries guitar loops, piano loops, open hi-hats, and a knocking 808. Vocally, DZH uses a laid-back cadence. 

Moving forward, DZH plans on releasing an album along with three others that are set to drop once they're finished. He also has more singles on the way, lots of merch, videos, and collaborations. Hey, maybe he'll hop in the booth with New Jersey rap vet, Arsonal. "His pen is wild, and I'm learning more about battle rap too, and I'd love to see him, and I work. He's a legend already." 

Check out DZH's music below:

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[miselleany]

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[miselleany]

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[miselleany]

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[miselleany]

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[miselleany]

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[miselleany]

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[miselleany]

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[miselleany]

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[miselleany]

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[miselleany]

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[miselleany]

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[miselleany]

Today's #meditativemessage ... #onewordtarot ~ lost. 🔮 Owl gives wisdom and knowledge. The secrets and magick of the night. In terms of the Tarot we have it representing The Hermit, which is a quiet, wizened teacher. Here though the wisdom isn't accessible. The teacher is yet to be found and the lessons remain unlearned. You may yet be ready soon for this teacher so bide your time quietly. 🔮 *What could make you more ready to learn right now? *What would you like to learn? *What learning would you benefit from most right now? 🔮 #CardoftheDay #tarotreading #cartomancy #cartomanticoracle #MessageswithMeaning #animalwisdom #Owlmedicine #totemanimal #spiritguide #crystalmagick #crystalwisdom #crystalmedicine #ClearQuartz #BlackObsidian #SmokyQuartz #Quartz #Obsidian 🔮 Animal-Speak Tarot by Ted Andrews https://www.instagram.com/p/CeKVIRWMQQF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[miselleany]

Today's #meditativemessage ... #onewordoracle ~ surrender. 🔮 Letting go is hard. It's not pleasant and often the more necessary the release the harder it can be let go. But in order to make space for things you have to have space and making space often involves letting go and releasing older things. Things that hurt, things that are unhelpful, things that don't fit any longer. 🔮 *What do you need to release? *What could this make space for in your life? *What possibilities could come from that? 🔮 #CardoftheDay #oraclereading #cartomancy #cartomanticoracle #MessageswithMeaning #angelwisdom #crystalmagick #crystalwisdom #crystalmedicine #BlackObsidian #RoseQuartz #Obsidian #Quartz 🔮 Angel Therapy Deck by Doreen Virtue https://www.instagram.com/p/CeEKNiluzI4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[miselleany]

Today's #meditativemessage ... #onewordoracle ~ fortuity. 🔮 Horse brings with it opportunity. The ability to move freely and easily, to make what one will of one's circumstances, and to bring about change. This movement is vital to life and having one's needs met because it allows access to things that might otherwise have been accessible. 🔮 *What do you have access to right now? *What privileges does your freedom afford you? *What does this mean for your life? 🔮 #CardoftheDay #oraclereading #cartomancy #cartomanticoracle #MessageswithMeaning #animalwisdom #Horsemedicine #totemanimal #spiritguide #wisdomofnature #crystalmagick #crystalwisdom #crystalmedicine #MahoganyObsidian #GreenOnyx #Carnelian #Obsidian #Onyx 🔮 Wolf Song Cards by Jeanette Spencer & Lew Hartman https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd-96ZZOAe8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=