Meet Darlington | Singer-songwriter & Creative Graphic Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with “Darlington” UK
Based Singer-songwriter/Creative Designer and we’ve shared our
conversation below.

Hi Darlington, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?

I was born into a family of artists and creatives. Right from an early age of about 5, I started drawing and I wasn’t actually taught, it was a natural gift. I was blessed to come from a generation that appreciated and loved self expression through music and art. Singing and dancing also became a passion as we watched music videos on TV such as Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, MC Hammer and more.

I became so good performing in school events as Michael Jackson and the response I received was super amazing. This actually made me pursue a creative career. it was everything for me, I also studied arts and Design, and became a professional Graphic Designer with vast knowledge and years of experience in the Print and digital media industry.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?

I am multi-talented. A Singer-songwriter, Musician and Producer. I am also a dancer/Choreographer.

I am also a Creative Graphic Designer with vast knowledge and experience in Branding, Print and Digital Media.

I draw and paint, so basically I am a trained artist with solid skills in all major forms of art. (ceramics, sculpture, painting, graphic arts, printing making, textile, photography, website design and more).

I have experience in fashion and have modelled a couple of times for brands in the UK.

The mind and imagination is my greatest instrument. This is what excites me and my number one goal is to be able to teach and inspire many to tap into their hidden abilities and unlock great and amazing potentials that lie within. Regardless of circumstances, we can reach our goals and achieve anything.

The journey wasn’t an easy one, but passion kept the fire burning. There were points in my life where it wasn’t lucrative to be creative and this was quite discouraging.

One major lesson I learnt in my experience and journey is to always believe in myself. To never second guess my abilities and to trust the process because it can’t be done in a day though, but it will all come together at some point. Focus on your dreams and learn not to make comparisons as everyone’s path is different and unique to their experience.

My music in particular is about self empowerment, rising against all odds and resilience. I have had several life challenging moments and chapters in my life, but I chose never to give up, instead these experiences served as a fuel and catalyst to my manifestation, spirituality and my personal journey of self discovery. Art/Music helped me discover the light within, the light within us all in fact. Music and Art literally saved me from the dark times.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?

London is a very vibrant multicultural city. For the first days in and for my love for african foods I would definitely take my friend out to great African Restaurants like Enish Africa, 805, and Iconic Cinemas in the City like the Iconic ODEON Luxe in Leicester Square.

Other places would be The British Museum, Rides on The London Eye, Buckingham Palace and if we are lucky it would be epic if we are able to attend an Afrobeat event at one of the Venues such as the O2 Arena or Wembley.

Hyde Park in the City is also going to be a good chill spot, the place reminds me of Central Park in New York.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Apart from God Almighty, my Family (My Late Dad, and Mum), Brothers and Sister who’ve been there since the beginning, I would Like to say that my major inspiration has been Michael Jackson. Also in recent years, it has been my fans, and specific close friends who have been there for me.

Website: www.darlingtonlive.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darlington_live/

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Youtube: https://youtu.be/p9ZqPa3wCjM

Other: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@darlington_live Design Portfolio: https://www.darlingtonagbude.com/