DC Stuban gets a buzz with ‘Drip’

Spanish Town-based dancehall artiste DC Stuban has been on a high since the release of the song Drip.

"The song Drip is definitely getting a buzz and I'm thankful to all who worked on the project, such as the producer YBMG records ,and all my fans that support my music," said the artiste, who hails from St John's Road in the old capital. Growing up in the innercity has given DC Stuban the motivation to go further in life and music.

"The surroundings that I grew up in, it impact how I create music a lot, because it gives me experience that is relatable for every Jamaican," he said. The artiste, given name Omar Holworthy, explained how he got his stage name.

"At first, my artiste name was Don Callan, but because someone had a similar name, mi take 'D' from the Don and di 'C' from Callon and created DC. When I started to attend high school, one a mi classmate say a 'stuban' me fi name, so mi just stay true to di DC and add the Stuban, DC Stuban," he said. He noted that a few artists have influenced his musical journey.

"First it was Beenie Man. His music was so impactful, I always can just feel it ina mi soul. Also, Mavado inspires me a lot because he reminds me of myself, also Alkaline. Mavado and Alkaline inspired me the most. Mavado came from nothing, like me. so that motivated me. Alkaline got nuff hate, but he just worked hard and beat dem, so that's why they inspired me," said DC Stuban.

"My international artistes for me are 50 Cent and Migos. I just rate the happy music they do, always 'drip out' is a motivation for me," he added.