Daryl Salad

It’s a reflection of my- self. I try to make sure I stay as real as I can be by sharing stories and feelings that are relatable to my listeners. That connection makes me work harder knowing that people care.

During the interview, we asked, what does your art mean to you and why? and we were told, “It’s a reflection of myself. I try to make sure I stay as real as I can be by sharing stories and feelings that are relatable to my listeners. That connection makes me work harder knowing that people care.”

The rapper, known as Daryl Salad, is a singer, producer, and director. Hailing from Simi Valley, California states that he prefers to use the word talented. We asked the question, “do you prefer the word talented or gifted”? He told Becoming writers, “Talented; you can gain talent by working hard and practicing at a specific thing.”

Launching on the freshmen cover of Becoming magazine, a music maker of about 3 years and recently released his debut album named Suburbia.

“The journey I’m on right now has had its ups and downs such as people not taking me seriously or friends and family not believing in me. The struggles of being an artist, especially a musician, are very internal and those can be the most challenging things you could ever face. I’ve had my good days and my bad, but I always overcame them to make sure the product I create is always amazing.” Furthering into the interview we asked the artist to tell our readers more, like things they are proud of and this what he told us, “I’m very proud of ‘SUBURBIA’ and it’s rollout. I have been working on this album for about two years, beats and all. It has come out better than I would ever imagine and I’m glad people are listening to it and enjoying it as much as I do. Usually, I tend to do everything myself. I produce most of my music, I direct and edit most of my videos.” He goes on to humbly brag “plus I put on locals shows every summer to showcase some local talent and other popular artists that I am friends with as well. I have a set within those shows too.” He told us “I also don’t stick to one cohesive sound. I make music-mixing Rap with Alternative Rock, Indie Pop and Hard Rock.”

Defining the words success “Success is when you are happy. Happy with what you do, happy with how you are living, happy with you in general.” This one got our heartstrings, he finishes the statement with “that’s something I’m trying to reach.” He told us that he’s put out music before. “All can be found on my SoundCloud and/or streaming services, but listening to them, you can hear the progression of what I become today.” Thanks to the Salad man himself he told us about his favorite thing to do in music. Stating “music videos are also my favorite things ever to do because of the freedom I have to make whatever.” Music is freedom, so don’t take it for granted.

Daryl tells us “Right now, I’m focused on finishing some music videos to accompany SUBURBIA and organize a mini summer tour for the project as well. I’m always working on and recording music, so I might put out a new EP by the end of the year.”

For all of the new artist coming up that may read this article, this is for you. Becoming Magazine staff asked that he give some advice for those to come after him. “I wish I knew that patience is key and friends don’t last forever. Growing up is hard as hell, but it’s a long learning experience that we all do at one point. We all travel on different paths and maybe at some point, we will meet again once those paths cross.”

“In the words of Shia Labeouf, ‘Just Do It!’” are some words of wisdom he left with us. While in conversation the interviewer asked “tell us something we should be more aware of in the world, and why?” and he tells us “We should be aware more of our emotions and how we convey them. It’s important to let people know how you feel before it’s too late and holding it all in will not help at all.”

Phtographer: @myloveiseminent Styled by @commedesfresas

Daryl wanted to give you a sneak peek into the future so he’s giving you a preview of some artist that you will see on the cover soon: Riccy DeLeon (@riccydeleon) Swoon (@swoonlikeyou) “You saw it coming from a distance, yeah.” You can never say we haven’t given you anything. Make sure you follow Daryl Salad (@darylsalad)

Here is something to jam to from Daryl’s playlist: ‘In Bloom’ Neck Deep ‘Self Control’ Frank Ocean ‘Famous Last Words’ by My Chemical Romance ‘3005’ by Childish Gambino ‘OKAGA, CA’ by Tyler, The Creator ‘Reconnected’ by Daryl Salad.

xoxo, daryl salad