Get to know YD

Tell us about you:

My artist name is YD, and I was formerly known as 410 YD. I was raised in Annapolis, MD but am currently living in Nashville, TN studying Music Business full-time at Belmont University. I love music because I enjoy making things that I like listening to, and I want to reach different audiences worldwide that can appreciate and relate to my music. While not too big, I love the influence that I have as an artist, and as my influence grows I want to use it positively. I firmly believe that the diversity of my music is what sets me apart from other artists. Many artists tend to find a lane that works and stick to it. That is far from my intention when I’m making songs. I have written and recorded songs that range in genre from hip-hop to alternative, to house, to pop. I try not to stick to one style. I feel like my lane is just what I make, and while I’m known as a rapper, my music could fit into multiple genres; however, all of my songs distinctly sound like me and have a unique feel. I want to make music that everyone can enjoy, no matter the age, gender, race, sexuality, etc., therefore growing my fan base further and expanding my audience. In five years, I see myself touring around the country or even the world, making and selling merch, perhaps signed to a label, working together with artists I look up to and would collaborate well with, working with different clothing brands, and creating pieces with them, and making music as a full-time career living in a city like Atlanta, New York, or Los Angeles. I love working with other talented artists, and I want to be able to put the spotlight on them as well as myself as an effect of the growth of my following. I want to be acknowledged and awarded for my craft, and winning awards for my music is one accomplishment I strive for. I feed off of others’ energy, and I am thankful for the talented and hungry artists that I enjoy working with. I strive for greatness and nothing left when it comes to my music. I want to go down as one of the best at what I do, and I am determined to be remembered as a legend in the music industry. I bring a lot of positivity, relatability, energy, creativity, and personality to the music world through my songs. I want to be remembered as an advocate for mental health, a performer, a lyricist, an influence in the music industry as well as the fashion industry, and a significant personality in the industry. I am currently working on a project, and am planning on releasing singles and music videos beforehand to gain momentum for the project. I plan on being more active and posting more content on social media platforms such as Instagram reels, TikTok, and YouTube. I want to grow my audience and fan base across multiple platforms, so I can gain more traction and momentum, therefore increasing the growth of my craft and the influence and visibility of my music. Music is my passion and my life, and I plan on being a relevant figure in this industry for as long as possible. I plan on making it in this industry as an artist, and I am not stopping anytime soon. This is all I want to do, and I am going to keep going until I achieve my dreams and become one of the greatest of all time.