Desiigner brings his signature quirks to Interview magazine for a new feature. Melissa Levy outfits the Panda artist in a wardrobe of Sacai, Diesel, and more. In addition to linking up with photographer Bjarne Jonasson, Desiigner talks with Pusha T. The Good Music president asks the rapper what inspires him.
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Desiigner on Inspirations
Desiigner responds, “Life itself, creativity itself. All types of music. I’m inspired by everything—all types of sound. You know what time it is!”
Asked if there are any individuals who inspire him, the rapper continues, “If anything, I would consider my grandfather. He’s a blues player. I like the old soul—you know how it is, Pusha, that old soul. My grandfather, he went by the name Sidney ‘Guitar Crusher’ Selby; he formed that old soul, that old blues, that old rock that I put on my songs.”
Discussing his family at greater lengths, Desiigner says, “He bluesed it out. And my pops, he was old-school, too; he played that old funk. I fell in love with that old style. You feel me?” Read more on InterviewMagazine.com.
