Dizzy Wright Outlines What It Means To Put Las Vegas On The Map, New EP
Exclusive: Funk Volume's own opens up about how his label has allowed him succeed by ultimately getting out of the way.
A good message can only go so far unless it's paired with the right beat, just as a harsh bit of reality goes down a bit easier with a slight dose of comedy. This is a dynamic Dizzy Wright understands well, and he crafts his music with the same intent: keeping his sound club-ready at times without forgoing a worthwhile message. This time out, Don Miguel Ruiz's book The Four Agreements served as his primary inspiration, and his newest EP, named after the book, aims to pass on the knowledge he picked up.
Though only in his early twenties, Wright approaches the game with the perceptive insight of a seasoned vet. That's because he's been at it for over a decade, having started at the age of eight in a Rap group called DaFuture. His mother was a promoter in the industry and taught him all about what - and what not - to do as an artist, yet all that coaching grew a bit bothersome for Wright over time. He eventually wanted out, understanding that the robotic nature of making it in the major label system was not for him. Last November, Funk Volume approached him, and with a clearer perspective on how he wanted to present himself and his music, he didn't hesitate to jump on board.
Wright spent his Thanksgiving this year in Australia eating McDonald's. He may have wanted to be at home with his young daughter, enjoying a huge spread of turkey and stuffing in a warm home, but fulfilling his role as provider meant touring, even during the holidays. Such is the Funk Volume mantra, and Dizzy doesn't take it lightly, nor does he complain. He knows it took years to get in a position to tour the world - his goal this year was to tour the East Coast - and he doesn't plan on stopping the momentum now.
HipHopDX caught up with Dizzy by phone right earlier this month when he was back in Vegas, and he let us know what listeners can expect from him on his latest EP. He also opened up a bit about how his childhood experience with Rap almost made him ditch the profession altogether and explained how he, and the city of Las Vegas, are enjoying every step of his success.
