Today we’d like to introduce you to Dwayne Kirkland.
Hi Dwayne, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Dwayne Kirkland, also known as D Kirk (KV) is an artist from Philadelphia. He developed his love for music from his father and his sound could be best described as having a west coast/swagger vibe. Since Kirk’s family and friends are of Caribbean and Jamaican decent you will find that much of his music is inspired by the sounds of island style dance-hall beats. His song, “Put It Down” featuring the artist Sunnie is a rap record about love and dance. Through love and dance, D Kirk’s style can best be described as Shaggy and Sean Paul inspired.
Although most of his songs can also be described as “feel-good” music, D Kirk has publicly advocated for mental health awareness after dealing with depression in high school. For D Kirk, his music is his light out of the darkness and he strives to share that light to his loyal fans.
Today, D Kirk is working on new music and has his biggest record “Like That” featuring popular artist Rayven Justice and he became platinum independently with his Record “My Type” Co-signed by RNB Hitmaker and songwriter Ne-yo.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Some of the struggles were finding my own sound. Also finding a good engineer networking team on socials and just creating my own lane and niche.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m known for being great at being a content creator on different socials along with musician being very versatile with humor staying up to date with trends. Some of the things I’m most proud of is having a platinum plaque independently And Charting The Apple Music Charts at 19 on Hip Hop & RNB For My Single “My Type”. Also Having Instagram Reels, Facebook, and Snapchat Going Viral With Over 5 Million Views and shared by celebrities like Da Baby, Woo Harris and Nelly. Also I’m a Twitch Streamer an Affiliate as well
What were you like growing up?
Growing up in The Eastwick- Southwest Philly Region of Philadelphia I was quiet shy but sports was my outlet to make friends and be involved in the community I was three sport athlete coached by my Dad Dwayne Sr. My Interest were sports music, and video games. Favorite Rappers and Artist Were LL Cool J, J Cole, Chris Brown, Sean Pal and Nelly.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.twitch.tv/dkirkkv215
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkoolvibez?igsh=Nms5bXA5YnFiZ2Ni&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dcg2fgaEn/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@dkirk215?si=lD2Mrq_vv1sYpcKg
- Other: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/d-kirk-kv/1221436511
