Today we’d like to introduce you to Kyle Drew.
Hi Kyle, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My name is Kyle Drew. I’m an artist that started back in December of 2022. I’m also a recovered heroin addict that has been sober since 3/12/21. I was homeless in Dallas under the bridge off of Inwood & 35E for nearly 2 years. I now talk at rehabs around DFW to share my experience, strength, and hope. My struggles were one of the reasons I started making music, to share my story through art, but I quickly realized instead of talking about the past in my music that, I wanted to focus on the positivity. So, the majority of my music still out is all kid-friendly and about how it’s okay to go through hardships and to be yourself. Since starting, I have already put out a full album, performed over 20 times, and now broke 140k streams on Spotify. Now I am currently working on a Shared EP with my best friend/artist GJASPERS and a gospel album for myself!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Yes, and no. I’ll start with the struggles. My only knowledge of music is high school choir, which was over 10 years ago. So, I’m a bit behind compared to others who have been making music since their early years. I also didn’t know how the music industry worked whatsoever. So, coming in with no knowledge, I just had confidence. Now what made it easy. The first place I performed was Theopenmicunderground at Royal Ln Studios, I originally went with a half-done song that at the time was called “Put yourself first.” The venue embraced it and hyped me up. When clearly it wasn’t ready, and neither was I, but because of that, it gave me the courage to keep going.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
During the day, I package brick at ACME Brick, but at home, I’m a full-time Dad, Boyfriend, and songwriter. I’m most known for my songs WEIRD & Vibe Tonight. I’m most proud of seeing how I can help others through my art. I’ve had many people tell me I help them through their tough days. In my opinion, I work harder than most, and I am willing to work with anyone. That’s what makes me different.
What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
I love how inviting the music scene has been. It’s unmatched if you’re around the right people. What I dislike is I wish they would do more to help people struggling with addiction and mental health, Because I’ve been there. I have seen both sides, and I wish there were more resources to help the less fortunate.
Pricing:
- Features are $100, But if you book your studio time with my engineer then I only charge $50
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyledrew940/
- Facebook: Facebook.com/kyledrewofficial
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uV_zhdYYMQ