Pulse: Just who is Delus?
Delus: I was born Delmark Spence Junior, named after my father. I am a humble and easy going individual who believes in my talent and ability to create magic with music and share my experiences and opinions. I do music because it is a part of me that I can’t shut off.
P: What is your style of music?
D: I would term my music in many ways. I can term it as a universal thought. I can also term it as unique, real and fun.
P: People say your music is so infectious...
D: I believe my music is infectious as I always try to make it unique. I’ve heard that the ladies love my sound.
P: What is your secret to staying on top of the game?
D: I’ve always noticed that I have a strong presence in the motherland (Jamaica) so I keep that put. It is hard to stay significant in this growing industry but I try to be present by staying on edge and not try to do the regular things other artistes do.
P: What was your most memorable tour show and how did it boost your music career?
D: The most memorable tour that boosted my career was the first tour I went to Japan in 2005 after getting a number one song along with my brother Konshens as the duo Sojah, meaning Soldiers Of Jah. It made me realise music is huge not only in the place of my birth. People appreciate my work globally.
P: Who is your biggest musical influence?
D: The people in music that influenced me are the likes of Bob Marley, Denise Brown, Buju Banton, Beenie Man Bounty Killa, Spraga Benz to present greats Taurus just to name a few. And now, more so, is my brother Konshens.
P: Some people argue that your music is too explicit. What do you think?
D: I do music in the mood I am in at that given time, just like people have different moods at different times.
P: What’s the one thing your fans all over the world don’t know about you?
D: I don’t think they know I’m humbled by their respect and love and that I respect them for that.
P: You are quite the ladies’ man...
D: Ladies man yes... it is because I sing about real issues and ladies like a real emotional guy who says things as they are.
P: What impact has Vybz Kartel brought on the dancehall fraternity that has affected you as an artiste?
D: Anybody who says that Vybz Kartel never influenced their thoughts in music is a liar. He has influenced my career in so many ways so I cannot be quite specific about that now.
P: What’s your basic rule in life?
D: It’s tattooed on my left arm “Life is what you make it” and it explains itself.
P: Any advice or last words to your Kenyan fans?
D: My fans should know that I can’t wait to be there for the big gig. Music unites the world and we should learn to live in harmony with each other.
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