Today we’d like to introduce you to Dantré (NBRHDHERO) Harris.
Hi Dantré (NBRHDHERO), thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
As a child, I was always very artistic. A Jack of all trades, if you will. From music to fashion, I’ve always been a big dreamer, pushing to find my own space. As a child, I attended Stax Music Academy for their SNAP summer programs, where we’d construct an entire show and perform at the Orpheum Theater at the end of camp. I also attended their after-school program, where I sang and was a part of the drum line. Music and the Arts have always been deeply rooted in my life. I moved back to Memphis after graduating college and attending graduate school in 2018. Once the pandemic struck in 2020, I constantly kicked it Downtown with Tony Snow and Mac Critter, watching them record with Mackhouse Dusae. It was inspirational to me. I’d find myself sitting, listening, and watching, thinking I could do this. I could get in the studio and make some incredible music, but it took a while before I did. It took 3 years. Jesus has always been the highlight of my life. Growing up in a Southern Baptist household with your granny, you have to know that not going to church was never an option. I’ve always had a platform to get the word of Jesus out, and many people know me from my BigFaithTalk motivation style drops on social media. So one day, I said hey, I’m going to rap! I will combine one of the most demanding producers out of Memphis with these gospel stories and relatable lingo and pop out! And here we are; I’m releasing my first EP, Walk the World, on the 24th of April. And my current single, “SPIN,” has been making some noise in the city. When it comes to fashion, I’ve always wanted to do it my way! Taking trips to NYC at an early age, amongst other places, I saw that people wore what they wanted in larger significant cities, and I loved it. Fashion is an expression of who you are, and the world-renowned Jessie Woodson, the Designer and owner of Arlene Elizabeth Couture taught me everything I know about getting on the sewing machine and making your vision a reality. She taught me how to sew and pushed me to where I am today in Memphis’s fashion industry and culture.
Let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what challenges have you had to overcome?
Thus far, the road has been smooth in getting with great producers and having a core team to push me to greater heights. I’m just starting, so learning the business has its challenges, but I have faith that it’ll all come together. Everyone who has heard my music has excellent feedback, and so many have said they’ve never heard Gospel in this fashion. It’s that real Memphis sound with everything you couldn’t imagine lyrically!
Let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I love the word artist. When you think about art, there are no limits. There are no boxes and boundaries. Being an artist is one of the top things in life for which I’m grateful. God has given me so many talents, which I can utilize without limitation. Many people in Memphis know me for community work and sewing/fashion, so moving into the music world goes hand in hand! I have been sewing and creating pieces of collectible fashion for about two to three years. My couture line, DijuanDionne, has put me in great rooms and is amongst some of the top designers in the city! I love that I can combine different fabrics, textures, colors, and patterns and make pieces that no one in the world has. Music is the same way. I’m making music that has yet to be made. I’m creating a sound that I have yet to hear. People make songs, and the new wave of Gospel Rap is rising, but I feel like I’m in my own lane. I love to work and collaborate with artists of all walks. On my EP, I have features from Tony Snow and Dusae. They are in an entirely different lane with a different audience, but Jesus walked and talked with everyone, and that’s one agenda of the music I make. No matter where you’re from or what life looks like, we all go through hard times and need motivation; we all want to put that fit on and be outside! Music and fashion are both universal, and I’m happy to be able to make a stamp in my city!
Before we go, can you talk to us about how people can work, collaborate, or support you?
When it comes to collaboration, I’m very approachable. I am okay with working with others. I want to work with up-and-coming producers/artists/videographers, and visionaries. Just reach out, or when you see me, say what’s up, and we can lock in.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @nbrhdhero and @nawfmemphisbby
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@NBRHDHERO?si=zbdj7Co2-nkA6bPX
