Daily Inspiration: Meet David Amoako-Dennis

Today we’d like to introduce you to David Amoako-Dennis.

Hi David, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My name is David Amoako-Dennis. I’m a young aspiring artist, singer, songwriter, producer, creative, director, and whatever else I find interesting. I started rapping at 17 (2017) because my friends used to have me freestyle at the lunch table, who knew this would turn into my dream. I grew up in Rockford, IL, but I have moved from the Chicago area to Houston, TX (I <3 Houston). In 2019, I'd say I had an awesome year where we started to gain traction on our songs, this lead to multiple shows and also joining a local artist (Blazo) on his tour through the Midwest! I've opened for artists at the Subterranean in Chicago and also have had my own shows. I'm never shy of the spotlight because I gotta show somebody the good and crazy things I'm creating in the studio, right?! Currently, I'm attending college at the University of Houston, and I recently graduated with honors from Houston Community College. This year (2026), I'm planning on dropping the finale of my Quasimodo series, Esmeralda. This project would be the third installment and definitely my best work to date. I also plan on shooting some short films and starting to push myself through the internet and the city. I believe in my craft and I'm working on becoming the best to ever do it. One day.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
In short terms, NO! This has been the craziest rollercoaster I’ve ever been on since the day I picked up the mic. From being incarcerated to spending a year being homeless, I’ve been through it all to make this dream come true. I don’t let these things define me, though. Instead, I look at them as battle scars from proving myself along the way. This is all that comes with making music: no family support, bad advice, fake people, being broke, and whatever else you’re thinking could happen. Having parents from Africa, they would never take me seriously in anything I did, from sports to art to even simple tasks. What I learned is that nobody else will see your dreams until you make them a reality, so put everything in their face. Whether it works or doesn’t, as long as you’re doing it for you and having fun, that’s what matters. Fuck who doesn’t understand, I made the songs for me and people happen to relate (I love you all). “I’m singing about myself, and if you don’t understand that, just go to fucking hell.” – Bob Mould of Husker Du

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m definitely known for the music, rapping, and my versatility. I can spit 16’s all day up there with MF DOOM with skill, same time I can come back and make a punk rock record like Nirvana. In the beginning, I didn’t really know what I wanted to make in the studio; it was more about just having fun with the bros. It’s still about having fun, but now I have a real vision and an idea of what I want to come out with and what I wanna hold onto. As an artist, I feel I’ve really grown up in my music with the lyricism and vulnerability. I’m learning how to curate a real authentic feel and sound with my work instead of just being versatile and having a million styles in 12 songs (that would be pretty cool to be honest), but now I have a million flows and styles more precisely and pinpoint. I love the direction I’m going in and I can’t wait until everyone can hear and see what I’ve been working on! Did I tell you I got a short film on the way? Anyway, I’m most proud of my projects Taglife and Quasimodo. They were my first EP’s (Taglife) and Albums (Quasimodo). They shaped everything I’m doing now, and I know I’ll never forget them and the process it took to make it. What sets me apart is the skill and care I have for the music. I mean, I would wear a damn mask all day and go rap every night if it would get people to love me for making quality music and beautiful scenes. I want to go down as one of the greats. It’s lonely up there, they say, but Quasi didn’t have many friends anyway. LONG LIVE MF DOOM.

Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
I love to read Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, The Cafe on the Edge of the World by John Strelecky, and many more.

I love cartoons, especially Adventure Time. It helps with the flow. I feel like it’s an awesome background sound when I’m focused; it also doubles as the best cartoon known to man.

I watch a lot of artists’ live performances to help me get more ideas for when I hit the stage, from Michael Jackson and Drake to Lil Peep and Lucki. Trying to find a balance with it all and end up with the best shows ever. I want to give an experience that’s worth paying your hard-earned dollars for.

I also watch tons of Virgil Abloh videos; his talks are extremely insightful and honest. I find him to be brilliant and he’s a huge inspiration to me. R.I.P Mr. Abloh

Pricing:

• My Feature is still $25 dollars come get one

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1daveybaby/
• Twitter: https://x.com/daveworstt
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@daveybabyglo
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/1daveybaby
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TcebDmGUzb1T3gIjZy6z6