Album Focus: Dewayne Everettsmith

Album title: Surrender

Where did the title of your new album come from? Surrender is the title track. The album represents a life of ups and downs, trials and tribulations. At some point we surrender to our surroundings and circumstances. Surrendering is not always a bad thing.

How many releases do you have now? I have released EPs and have songs on compilation albums but Surrender is my debut album.

How long did it take to write/record? Recording Surrender took three-four years. I wanted an album that was timeless and an album that you could listen to from beginning to end. That takes time and effort. I’m happy with the outcome.

Was anything in particular inspiring you during the making? It was really inspiring to work with a variety of really talented musicians who offered new and different ideas for the album. You need to be open to those ideas to create a great album.

What’s your favourite song on it? I go through stages of which one I like depending on how I’m feeling. O.v.e.r.d.u.e is my favourite right now.

Will you do anything differently next time? I don’t know, I think that will be dictated by the songs we choose for the next album. Their presence will create the future direction.