Rock artist DE'WAYNE broke the mold when his third album, june , was released in late July. The album channels a pantheon of acclaimed Black rock and funk artists, evoking greats like Prince and George Clinton, musicians DE'WAYNE credited for his renewed sound and focus.

Even though the Houston native has been making music since his early teens, DE'WAYNE describes june as a reawakening.

"I've been making music since I was 14. It's just getting good now. It was really s*** for a long time," he said with a laugh.

"I've been calling myself a late bloomer lately. I feel like that's just like who I am and what I am, but I'm really happy with everything that's coming about now, especially since june and doing shows and stuff, and feel like it's being received well, and I'm really happy,

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