This song is an ode to our youth. A look with luv at a time when many of us are hungry and fearless and just know we can take on the world. Looking at it with respect and admiration for the wisdom many of us didn’t even know we had. With the hope that as we grow and age, we can take some of that energy with us, and still make the time to look at the world through a lens that allows space for wonder and joy.

Duv (about his song, “Fountain Of Youth”)

Fountain Of Youth

Sometimes songs are written in less than a day. Sometimes it can take years. This song, “Luv As The Currency”, is one of those “it can take years” songs. I wrote the 1st verse a long while ago after my oldest son’s mother and I split up, and I didn’t write the 2nd verse until after my partner and I had been together for quite some time and she gave birth to the youngest of my 2 children.

In this version of the song, every sound is either my voice or me hitting a drum. I wanted a track that showcased my voice as the main element of the production. Additionally, this approach was born out of necessity. I recorded the rough draft during a time in the COVID pandemic when we were on lockdown, making it harder to collaborate with my instrumentalist and producer friends. So, I decided to create the track on my own, using my primary instrument—my voice.

Although this song is mainly about my family and me, it also contemplates what the world would be like if, instead of money, acts of Luv were the driving force.

Duv (about his song, “Luv As The Currency”)

Luv As The Currency

Duv is a seasoned solo artist, studio vocalist, performer and composer. Native to the Bronx, NYC, Duv began his artistry as a dancer at The Bronx Dance Theatre, where he studied ballet, modern, jazz, and hip-hop styles of dance. There is a seamless connection between the finesse and fluidity of his voice and of his movement. Duv is known for his vocal range, musical versatility, looping and beatboxing. 

His passionate performances are infused with the warmth of his personality; a glimpse into his expansive heart. Duv has graced the stages of The Nuyorican, Arlene’s Grocery, Rockwood Music Hall, Nublu, and The Bowery Poetry Club. Duv was a featured artist at Joe’s Pub, BAM, The Brooklyn Museum, Galapagos, The Blue Note and The Highline Ballroom.

He is a founding member of the musical collective, Soul Inscribed. 

Duv is also a four time recipient of cultural ambassadorship for the US Department of State. He has performed and facilitated in Mexico, Russia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Mauritius, Holland, and Peru. He also has worked remotely with participants in Nigeria and around the U.S. 

He was a lead performer in the off-broadway show; "Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville", depicting Pancho Villa as the “Hipster Trickster.” A Viper Vaudeville premiered July 2022 at The LaMama Theatre NYC, produced by HERE Arts Center. ( https://here.org/ )

Duv is currently working on his next solo album and much more! Stay tuned into duvmusic.com or on social media for updates about music and future shows.

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