On The Row: Dax’s Journey Of Finding His Voice Through Writing
Dax. Photo: Desmond K Ye
Dax recently stopped by the MusicRow offices to share his unconventional story of finding music.
MusicRow’s Lauryn Sink, Madison Hahnen & LB Cantrell, Dax, MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson & John Nix Arledge.
The Canadian-born rapper moved to the United States as a child and pursued basketball throughout his college career. Music wasn’t Dax’s first love, basketball was. But during a bus ride with his basketball team, he felt an unexpected urge to write. The poem he created that day ignited a new passion within him, leading him to commit to poetry at 22 years old. As a senior in college, that transitioned into songwriting.
“My songs come from things I’ve been through, things I’m trying to manifest, things I’m trying to avoid or things I’m trying to explain,” he shared.
Dax writes all of his songs alone, tailored to the life he’s lived.
“I just like writing. Some songs take me two days and some songs take me six months. I love to write alone, that’s what helps with my mental health.”
Some of his most recent work is inspired by his journey with alcohol. After his first year of touring, Dax realized that he was unable to go multiple days without drinking, and decided to challenge himself to change. His most recent track, “Man I Used To Be,” was released in August after six months without a drink.
With more music on the way, Dax will embark on his Lonely Dirt Road Tour this October. The run will travel to Texas, California, New York and more before wrapping in London, Ontario in November.
@musicrowmag MusicRow caught up with @Dax ♬ Lonely Dirt Road – Dax
