![]() I met someone there who was down to help me out at my crib. He couldn’t come back and forth all of the time so my friend Rockie Fresh, who is a rapper, took me to Classick Studios on the west side of Chicago. When I moved out to Chicago, he set up the studio. I became friends with an engineer who was there. I had a friend who brought me and some of my teammates. ![]() How did you turn from being a basketball player and hip-hop fan into someone who makes music as well?ĭV: My first time in a studio was in Michigan when I played for Michigan State. Those are my three favorites of all-time so I want to make music the way they make music. I also got pretty into Drake and Meek Mill. He was the first rapper that I really liked. Once I started listening to rap on my own, I started listening to Lil Wayne. We used to listen to Jay Z, 50 Cent, Tupac, Biggie and all of the old-school rappers. My dad is definitely my biggest inspiration for me diving into this kind of music. ![]() What are some of the biggest influences that led you to pursue this a bit more seriously?ĭV: I was listening to hip-hop with my dad since I was born. I’m just fully present when I’m in the studio listening to music. I don’t have to think about what I have going on the next day and all of the things that I have to do. I’m trying to relate to the fans and let them hear my side of the story or just get my mind off everything. What are some of the things you appreciate most about making music?ĭV: It helps so much to be able to vent. There are tracks of me straight rapping and there are tracks of me where it’s more R&B. My music is about my life and how I feel because I want it to be real. When I got to Chicago, I made sure to get a studio in my apartment. He asked me if I wanted to jump on one of his tracks. My roommate, Eron Harris, was making music on his laptop. I’d love to hear a little bit more about your background in music and how you would describe it.ĭV: I started making music during my junior year of college. It does not store any personal data.Thanks for your time today, Denzel. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I’ve been pretty much-having ankle issues since my rookie year,” Valentine said. “When I come back it’s going to be a brand-new ankle. 6LEMYLz2H9ĭuring an interview at Tuesday’s practice, Valentine seemed optimistic about his return. The Bulls announced in a release, that he is expected to fully recover by the summer, leading into training camp for the 2019-20 NBA season.īulls guard Denzel Valentine undergoing ankle surgery, out for the year, the team announced. Anderson will begin surgical reconstruction on Valentine the week of November 26. Valentine was evaluated by Wisconsin foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Valentine will undergo a surgical reconstruction with an anticipated recovery time of four-to-six months. INJURY UPDATE: The Bulls announced today that guard Denzel Valentine has been diagnosed with ongoing ankle instability. Valentine was diagnosed with ongoing ankle instability that has kept him out 17 games into the 2018-19 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls’ announced on Monday that 2016 first-round draft pick, Denzel Valentine, will miss four to six months after reconstructive surgery on his left ankle. Denzel Valentine (Abbie Parr/Getty Images North America)
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