Dominic

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One man team. Nicki'D (Dominic Catalan) The album art, song writing, producing, promoting and mixing is all 100% from me. Started just 1 year ago learning the in's and outs of how to do everything myself. Nobody can ever take nor ever claim any part of what I started and created because I can honestly & proudly say I did it all on my own. My music is an interpretation of what depression, loneliness, mental illness, anger, sadness, and any type of negative feelings that I undergo on a daily basis may look like. This is how I cope with all these negative feelings. 26 years old 5 times I have been arrested & incarcerated Recovering drug addict 9 times I have overdosed & flatlined Been homeless countless times Expelled 8th & 12th grade Diagnosed severe depression & anxiety Music has always been a strong suit for me. Picked up the drum sticks when I was 15 & also discovered Metal (Slipknot). Played in many Deathcore bands & just now recently been months without playing/practicing due to living situations. Just this last year I lost the love of my life & just got out of jail with a ankle monitor on & no where to go. Luckily my friend Steven took me in. With only a couple pairs of clothes and my laptop, reality started to sink in and the unexplained painful thoughts & feelings started to become unbearable. I knew that I needed a healthy way to cope with all this. So what I did was put pen to paper and wrote for hours and hours on end. Reading what I wrote back to myself I noticed how incredible it all turned out. Long story short I downloaded a random beat, plugged in my headphones and pressed record on Audacity. After that first song I knew from that I had a gift and talent that I would not waste. Thus I present to you Nicki'D. ??

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

It gives me purpose and is also a coping skill for me when I am going through problems especially inside.

What is your music dream?

To become famous but the number 1 reason is for people to relate and feel the music I put out.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

The president of our United States #SorryNotSorry

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Wait & Bleed by Slipknot

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

$uicideboys Ghostmane Lil Yachty Sauce Walka Ugly God Kamaiyah Fetty Wap Traitors I Declare War Rose Funeral Deadland Riff Raff The Chainsmokers Gucci Mane LilCJ Kasino Tee Grizzley Moneybag Yo Young Thug Lil Durk Chief Keef

What inspires you to make music?

Everything.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Well my music is based on the messed up past I used to live. Along with my depression, anxiety and all the negative feelings i get, i let out on the tracks.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Nervous but exhilarating