Dee-1 visits DaTakeOver for episode 78 to discuss his rap journey and fourth album and soundtrack to your lifestyle entitled Slingshot David. We learn about Dee-1’s competitive nature, and how he used failures to motivate him to work harder. He explained how his drive in competitive basketball conditioned him to push himself as a rapper.Dee-1 acknowledged influences including Lil Wayne, his grandfather, and Ms. Minnie. He was vocal on his stance of the power of words, and artists using the media rather than allowing the media to use them. We learn Dee-1 is a child of god, and a man with purpose. His mother named him David and always knew he would be special. His genuine spirit helped him earn the likes and collaborate with a variety of artists including Lupe Fiasco, Big K.R.I.T., and Sevyn Streeter.Listen to the full exclusive interview for more!Follow Dee-1 on IG @Dee-1, Twitter@Dee1music, and www.dee1music.com