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Local Rapper’s Love Of Music And ‘Never Give Up’ Attitude Is Opening Doors For Him
BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Feature Writer
DeQuan (Deke) Moody seems like a regular guy. He goes to work every day, working 10 hours a day to support his family. However, look a lit- tle closer and you will see a man who is serious about his music.
Deke has always had a love for music, writing lyrics, and putting tracks down after a long day’s work. That said, he worked on songs for years, however the last few years he’s gotten more ex- perience and exposure in the rap game and a recent performance opening for Mike Smiff with Slip ‘N Slide Records has him well on his way.
Using his last name as his rap name, a mutual friend arranged for the gig with Mike Smiff, despite it being only the 6th or 7th live gig that he has done. Moody took it in stride and delivered
Rapper, Moody opened for Slip and Slide artist, Mike Smiff.
an explosive performance. Right now, he is an independent artist.
He states, ‘that if a record company signs him, that would be great, but he is not letting anything or anyone slow him down’. Music is a hobby that he enjoys
Moody at recent video shoot.
and decided to turn into a business. He is trying to learn as much as possible about the business. He wants to handle his business and make smart decisions for his career and his future.
All of his hard work is paying off
again as Moody is ready to release his new song. His new single, “I Don’t Kno” will premiere on Friday, October 2, 2020 on Facebook and Moody’s YouTube channel. He will be streaming on all channels and he invites fans to like, comment, and share his video. He is @DekeMoody on both Instagram and Facebook.
The next day on October 3, the offi- cial video release party will take place at Teaser’s Gentlemen’s Club. Tickets are available now. The party will be from9p.m.to3a.m.andwillfeature Mike Smiff and Rondo Smiff as spe- cial guests along some local artists.
Born and raised in Tampa, he grad- uated from Leto High School. He enjoys spending time with his family. The fa- ther of two children, Sanai and De- Quan, Jr., he is the son of the late Ernest Moody and Nita Black James.
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