Since her 2012 debut Spoil Me, Deuandra Brown has built a career defined by fearless creativity, genre-blending, and collaborations with some of hip-hop’s biggest names, including Gucci Mane, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross.
Deuandra Brown’s 2025 release, Fit, marks her first foray into spoken-word music, a project that combines poetry, rap, and deeply personal storytelling. Beyond music, Brown is a filmmaker and producer, and her multidisciplinary approach shapes both her sound and vision. A BMI-affiliated songwriter and Recording Academy member, she continues to innovate, inspiring fans with music that is as authentic as it is dynamic. We caught up with Deuandra to find out more about her journey so far.
You’ve released more than a dozen albums since 2012. How do you approach keeping each project fresh and distinct?
Well, I love music and I listen to a lot of both new and old music. I also check out what are the new cool words and cool dance moves to learn, then I incorporate those things into my music to keep it fresh.
Your 2025 album Fit is your first spoken-word record. What inspired you to explore spoken word, and what do you hope listeners take from it?
I’ve always loved poetry, and I rap from time to time. So I thought, why not do something that is both poetry and rap, but instead I will speak with great authority. I really put my heart and soul into some of my spoken-word songs, and I hope listeners can feel my spirit through them.
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Collaboration has been a big part of your recent work, with artists like Gucci Mane, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and others. How do you choose who to work with?
I’ve been blessed to have those collaboration opportunities. I grew up listening to those artists, so to finally do a song with them was such a great blessing, and I hope for more soon.
What’s the biggest difference between making an album on your own versus one built heavily around collaborations?
Not much of a difference, just have to share more of the royalties versus it all being mine.
Looking back to your debut Spoil Me in 2012, how do you feel your music and message have evolved over time?
I feel there is a lot more growth throughout my music, beats, song lyrics, and me in general.
As a BMI-affiliated songwriter and Recording Academy member, how has being part of those professional communities shaped your music career?
Being a Recording Academy member provides great opportunities, meeting like-minded music industry professionals, attending the Grammy Awards, and making many industry friends. It is a great honor. BMI is amazing because I get paid for my music being featured in TV, radio, film, and more. I remember when I got my very first huge BMI royalty check from the Queen Latifah Show in 2015. I was in shock and almost threw it away because I didn’t think it was real. Then I read the letter with all the details about the show and my music being played, and realized it was real. Later, I received a total of four checks from the show, all huge amounts. I knew I had sent my music to the show, but I didn’t know they actually used it. When I got paid, it felt like heaven. I was so excited, I couldn’t stop screaming and thanking God for all his blessings.
Beyond recording, you’re also a filmmaker and producer. Do your experiences in film and TV influence how you write or visualize music?
Yes, 100 percent.
What’s next musically for Deuandra Brown after Fit; are there sounds, genres, or collaborations you still want to explore?
Yes, 100 percent. More to come.