My name is Derek McNeal better known as poppeye I'm a music artist fashion stylist and hair stylist I am into the art I am a visual artist I love the hip hop scene I can write music compose music I am a poet. I have been writing since I was 9 years old I am into eclectic music and enjoy the different varieties that music and it's genres bring, love jazz and medieval themes I am unique and different and cool and down to earth born and raised in the ghetto of Miami-Dade the hood is what they may call it but my surroundings have not defeated my purpose and the goals that I have set inside my mind and heart
I got where I am today from listening to people that was older than me that was much wiser people who care about my well-being as a person in society and staying true to myself being positive standing up for the innocent and the weak working hard holding my head up throughout all my problems and circumstances gaining perseverance and standing strong as a black man in pride and integrity
I have performed in Miami Florida at least 14 shows with Melissa AKA lady face Miss Scarface underground Queen I was a hype and also did personal tracks with other artists
My influences will have to be Aretha Franklin, Maya Angelou Mariah Carey Mahalia Jackson Dr Martin Luther King and Elvis Presley those people influence me because of their struggle they fought for a Peace Love in a way that we can all get along besides our color religion and differences these are my influences talented individuals spiritually connected with the higher power people who were courageous and stood alone
I use bandlab Cakewalk I have mini microphones and headsets recording devices keyboard and guitar and drums
Just keep your head up no matter what you go through you can be a star no matter what don't ever feel like your age limits you from doing anything because at the end of the day that star up high in the sky is you... And remember never let who you are get in the way of what you need