I think just to be able to get these ideas out and to finally give them to people. How does that feel?ĭiggy Simmons: It feels really good. VIBE: Your first full-length project in six years is coming out. In between takes on the set of Grown-ish and his budding fashion career, Diggy sat down to discuss refocusing on music, the importance of mental health and the making of his latest album, Lighten Up. “I have my favorite guys that I like their style, but my focus is on doing what’s genuine to me.” Inspired by the melodic sounds of Sade and Anita Baker and the hard-hitting bars of Nas and JAY-Z, Simmons effortlessly blends the two sounds to make music that’s unapologetically him. 9 release of his sophomore album, Lighten Up. Excited to finally release a body of work that encompasses both who is he and who he wants to be, Simmons is gearing up for the Nov. Now, at 23, he returns to the creative outlet that has allowed him to excel in every supplementary opportunity that has come his way: music. Next week Friday / Lighten Up! Photo by post shared by Lighten Up on at 4:50pm PDT I’m excited to give you all new music after all this time. Shifting the focus to what can be, and not what “should” be. Don’t be so hard on yourself in the process of it. “Lighten Up” is an affirmation and reminder to myself and anyone that needs it. Our emotional connection to our journey, how we learn from our journey, moving past trauma’s in our journey, and the practice of championing ourselves, no matter where we are in our journey. There are many themes that I explore in this project. LIGHTEN UP / ALBUM / NOVEMBER 9TH Forever thankful for your patience, love and support.
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