What are your names?
Dee
What is the band’s name?
the della kit
How did you come up with the band’s name?
“della” comes from “D’allesandro” (Pronounced D’ella-sandro) , my mother maiden name. Her Uncles, Frankie and Rudie had a Jazz big band in the 1950’s called “ The Dallesandro’s. I wanted to honour them and the Italian lineage that I come from. I also am big into circle singing and using my voice to create many sounds and different musical ideas, so the “kit” comes from the idea that I always have what I need to create wherever i go.
What is your genre of music?
Jazz Infused R&B
Give us a little bio about you.
With the intention to nourish, soothe and empower her listeners the della kit was born to Jazz musicians in Boston MA and raised in British Columbia, Canada. Her musical journey started at the age of 16 when she found her sense of belonging in music and nature. Her career has taken her all over the world supporting R&B and Hip-Hop legends such as; Mos Def, Miguel, and ?uest Love, and led her to signing with Art Haus, alongside Serena Ryder & Adria Kain. Inspired by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald & India.Arie, the della kit’s music is dynamic and playful while laced with evocative stories of healing and self-love.
What made you go into music?
I was born into it, and I learned at the tender age if 16 that I have a gift I want to cultivate and offer to the world
Who are your influences?
Stevie Wonder, Jill scott, Erykha Badu, India Arie, Lauryn Hill, Joni Mitchelle, Ella Fitgerald, Micheal Jackson…. and so many more 🙂
You released your new album ‘moonbeams frequencies’, tell us more about the album.
I am releasing an album this summer. It’s a collection of material I have been working on for the past few years. It by far is the most amazing creation if have made and I feel that it’s exactly what the world needs right now
What is the meaning behind the album?
This album takes my listeners through a journey of stories of healing and self-love. I speak about the challenges of reclaiming my heart, spirit, & body after being in a toxic relationship. Being broken down, stripped to the core and then being lifted with the blessings of the lessons that come from taking my power back. Started from the ground and building myself back up, looking deep into who I am and how I want to show up in this world, all the while rediscovering the most magical parts of myself.
What was the writing and recording process like?
All of this song started on my RC 505 loop pedal. I created a soundscape and started improvising to find the melodies and the seed of the story behind each song. Then I would sit with it for a long while and decide what it was exactly that I wanted this song to share. I also collaborated with some amazing songwriters to help share my stories. Once the lyrics and melodies were written I collaborated with my co-producer AstroLogical and he added instrumentation and some new jazz chords to the compositions. We then hired an incredible mix of different musicians to play on each song. This was all happening when the pandemic first hit and I was able to record my vocals back home on the unceeded sinixt territories while living in a cottage on the river.
Describe each track in two words.
1- comfortable : compassionate curiosity
2 – baby blue : empowering breakup
3- looking in : springtime cleaning
4- frequency : returning certainty
5- just a call away ft. Lafa Taylor & Mr. Carmack : unconditional friendship
6- clarity : creative chemistry
7- through : forest fairy
8- cycles : slowing down
9 – 10.5: reclaiming space
10 – ilyd : self love
Who did you work with on the album?
My main Collaborator is AstroLogical! He is a brilliant musician, composer and producer and built each of my tracks up with his unique sound.
Will we see a Music video for any of the songs on the album and if so what can we expect from the creative process?
yes there are already 3 music videos released and one more coming 🙂 its always a collaborative process with people who I love and am inspired by!
Do you have any live shows or a tour coming up and if so let us know where we can catch you at?
yes! All shows here: https://www.songkick.com/artists/10161135-della-kit
What else can we expect in 2022?
Tour Dates, Workshops, Live Videos and so much more!
Will we see any collaborations and if so, can you tell us more about them?
Many more collaborations to come, for now I am excited to share this record
Where do you see yourself now in 5 Years?
I will have released a second & third album, I will be spending my time touring, creating and doing community work, as well as supporting/producing other artists.
What quote or saying do you always stick by?
“Love yourself first and last”
When you are at a gig, what are 5 things you cannot forget?
Water, Candle, Flowers, Breathing, snacks!
Do you have social media accounts so your fans can follow you?
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