Darrin Chandler aka Aiden Ai’dê

It’s all about independent music here at Wutz Hood Radio, and we have the honor of interviewing Darrin Chandler aka Aiden Ai’dê. Please read below!

Q. How are you doing?
A. Great thanks for asking

Q. For the purposes of this interview, can you please state your name.
A. Darrin Chandler aka Aiden Ai’dê ft DęMåŅ & The VooDoo’s Quad

Q. Where did you grow up?
A. Orleans Parish

Q. What is your favorite part about being in the music industry?
A.  Singing, Entertaining & the Fans

Q. Tell us about how you get started in the music business?
A. Are used to do gong shows, and talent shows

Q. We noticed that you have different personas, Darrin Chandler, Aiden Ai’De, DeMan, etc. Please explain in detail the differences between them?
A. DęMåN is me as the original singer songwriter I always sang grunge rock ‘n’ roll Funk with a piercing Gothic voice eventually around six yrs of age; I started singing Gospel in the gospel choir at my grandmother‘s church. As I became a teenager certain family member didn’t like the Gothic voice that I sang, so I started singing R&B & Pop that’s when I got the name Silky Slim., after all that failed I moved to Las Vegas brokenhearted depressed and scared of losing my life I named myself Aiden Ai’dê, and took back control of my life; becoming Aiden Ai’dê being sad, depressed & lonely I wrote a lot of blues, jazz, and R&B songs, as you may see when you go on video music channels, you may notice other songs that I’ve written and produced.

Q. Can you tell us more about the music styles, and genres of Aiden Ai’De, and DeMan?
A. I seen rock ‘n’ roll I seen blues, jazz, reggae, R&B, Dixieland, and I do impersonations like Otis Redding David Ruffin, Prince, Louis Armstrong etc

Q. We were told that you, as Darrin Chandler, also covers classic soul singers. Which artists do you cover?
A. Otis Redding, David Ruffin, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole.

Q. Do you have any shows coming up where fans can see you perform?
A. Yes, but they have yet to be confirmed but we have some shows in the making. If I get enough demands, I’ll put on the show at Sin City Seafood located in downtown Las Vegas. That’s my go to place.

Q. Tell us about your journey so far in the music business. What would you say is your greatest musical achievement, and how did you arrive at this point?
A. Finally being able to sing my Grunge Funk, Rock ‘n’ Roll music again.

Q. Wutz Hood Radio interviews celebrities and indie artists. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest, what level would you rank yourself as an artist, and why?
A. 10 because of my versatility, and my stage performances.

Q. What is the name of your current project?
A. Until

Q. Please share the top links to your music?
A. Cut the S&M, Blunt Right Now, Boo Thang, Jones Inn Josephine & You are the One

Q. What new projects are you currently working on?
A. Songs titled; Stop, Stormi Weather, Sex Dance, Rock til You Pray & Until.

Q. Would you like to send anyone a shout out? If so, what is their instagram handle?
A. Yes my Beautiful Children Blairè & Cool Moe C

Q. Where can fans find you on social media?
A. Darrin Chandler, MCDC, Aiden Ai’dê, DęMåN & Angel Reed all on, Facebook: Darrin Chandler , IG: @darrinc_aka_aiden_aide , TikTok: @darrinchandler YouTube: @aidenaide407 & Snap Chat

Aiden Ai’dê thank you for sharing your story, and we look forward to hearing more from you in the future!

Artis D Smith

We are all about independent music, and we have the honor of interviewing Artis D Smith on our platform. Please read below!

Q. Hello and how are you?
A. Hey, how are you? I am doing great.

Q. For the record, please state your artist name.
A. Artis D. Smith

Q. Where are you from, and where do you live now?
A. I was born in Chicago, raised in Kansas City and currently reside in Las Vegas.

Q. How long have you been in the music industry?
A. For over 20 years

Q. How did you get started in the music business?
A. In high school I played in the marching band but realized after a talent show the singers got all the attention. I started singing then. However several years later I ran into some guys that were forming a singing group. I joined and became a member of the group 4Real. My music career took off from there.

Q. What do you think about the music business?
A. It has ups and has downs. It is not an easy industry to learn. It is not just about singing or even writing there is so much more that goes on behind the scenes.

Q. We see your legal name is Artis, but do you consider yourself as an artist, or a performer?
A. One of my favorite phrases when introducing myself is my Name is not just Artis I am an artist. I love to sing, write and a little known fact: decorate and draw.

Q. Do you have any shows coming up where fans can see you perform?
A. I don’t currently have anything scheduled but I am working on it.

Q. Tell us about your journey so far in the music business. What would you say is your greatest musical achievement, and how did you arrive at this point?
A. For many years I have been singing in groups, both R&B and Gospel. I am now a solo artist. When you are accustomed to being part of a group it is different to be on the stage alone. I am enjoying the journey. I have met some great individuals along the way. I will say my greatest musical achievement was winning a steeple award as part of a gospel group.

Q. Wutz Hood Radio has done interviews with a variety of artists. Celebrities and independent artists alike. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest, what level would you rank yourself as an artist, and why?
A. I rank myself a 7. The reason I say 7 is because I feel I have some achievements but I still have room to grow and get better.

Q. Are you signed to a record label? If so, what is the name of the record label?
A. I am currently independent.

Q. What is the name of your company?
A. Artis the Artist entertainment

Q. What is the name of your current project?
A. Party an R&B cut.

Q. Can you share the top links to your music?
A. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3B8pxaYuUil920E7wNXnua?flow_ctx=fd4e3939-3fce-4205-bfc8-5f6b728dfcfe%3A1697202177

Q. What new projects are you currently working on?
A. I am working on a Gospel Song Love Like Yours.

Q. Would you like to send anyone a shout out? If so, what is their instagram handle?
A. Yes I would like to shout out 2 people that have really helped me with my music since moving to Las Vegas.
Charlie Mac @macamilliondollarman and Raphael RJ2 @raphaelrj2

Q. Where can fans find you on social media?
A. Instagram www.instagram/artisdsmith  Facebook @artis.smith.7 and @artissmithentertainment

Artis, thank you for sharing all of this delightful information, and we look forward to playing more of your music on out station!

“All On Me” from the internationally known poet “Khoree The Poet“.

Khoree ‘The Poet’ is a Contemporary Spoken Word/R&B Artist who delivers clever, thought provoking, mesmerizing poems with silky smooth music. The single was produced by the legendary West Coast producer “Ant Banks“, (credits: Too Short, E-40, Snoop Dogg, etc.). Khoree The Poet has shared the stage and worked with phenomenal artists including, Lenny Williams, Kelly Price, R. Kelly, Bobby Brown, Ginuwine, Gladys Knight, Keyshia Cole, Fantasia, Marsha Ambrosia, Chico DeBarge, Vivian Green, Latoya London, and comedians John Witherspoon, and Nephew Tommy.

Lover & Fighter is a conscious song about love, pain, frustration and the duality of fighting for love and trust in relationships, with strong overtones of women empowerment.

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Lover & Fighter – Lyric video

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Lover & Fighter
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