The Dan Levely Show with Drew Verde

The Dan Levely Show with Drew Verde

From The Dan Levely Show by Dan Levely

June 7, 2026 · 1h 10m

About this episode

Drew Verdé discusses his music, influences, and personal experiences that shape his artistry.

Drew Verdé is a contemporary rapper and singer based in Detroit, Michigan, known for his introspective approach to music and his ability to blend various genres. Raised in Warren, Michigan, Verdé’s artistic development was heavily influenced by his upbringing and a desire to channel his life experiences into creative expression. He describes his music as a therapeutic outlet, often using his songwriting to "vent" about his personal history and surroundings.Verdé’s path to music was shaped by a challenging childhood, marked by family struggles with addiction and instability. He has cited Eminem as a significant influence, noting that seeing how the Detroit icon navigated his own difficult circumstances inspired him to pursue a career in music. Unlike artists who rely on ghostwriters, Verdé emphasizes that he writes all of his own material, believing that for music to be genuine and relatable, it must stem directly from the artist's own life experiences. Follow Drew Verde Here: https://www.youtube.com/@DrewVerdemusi c https://www.facebook.com/Dr3wVerde/ https://www.instagram.com/drewverdemusic Listen To Drew's Music Here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/drew-verd%C3%A9…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Levely

Guest: Drew Verdé

Topics covered

  • contemporary rap
  • music therapy
  • personal history
  • artistic influence
  • genre blending

Keywords

  • Drew Verdé
  • rap
  • music
  • Eminem
  • Detroit
  • songwriting
  • personal experiences

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Places: Detroit, Michigan, Warren, Michigan

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