DeStorm Power: rapper, motivational speaker, YouTuber, Viner. AMA!

What is your procedure for making a Vine? Is it a big ordeal or is simple and fast?

some vines are simple as two takes, while others take hours to shoot and edit. it's about executing an idea in a fashion where million of ppl will get it, and laugh.

What's up DeStorm!

Who are some of your favorite rappers currently in mainstream hip hop? If any

Myself, Kanye, JayZ, Drake, Kendrick, Wayne, Cole to name a few.

Which of your original songs is your favourite and why?

probably King Kong because of the meaning behind it!

At what point did you realize you would be doing what you're doing and not having a regular office-type job?

When I tried so many office-type jobs...lol. they wasn't for me. believe it or not this is much more difficult.

Hey DeStorm! Nice one for doing an AMA

me and you both have the same birthday, 30th jan, happy birthday bro! I just turned 18

Your vine/YouTube content are both funny and motivating to me because they show how you make your passion and work into one. How do you keep going and creating new bits of work?

Nice one

Happy Birthday! i just let the content come to me. ppl inspire me most. their mistakes, their triumphs, their action ALL make a great story.

if you could make one animal horse sized, just to ride, what would it be?

a fucking chameleon so we can blend in with our environment

thank you everyone for leaving your questions. I will definitely try and get a few more but for now I'm gonna go get my workout in.

What's your workout routine? How has it changed?

I went from working out twice a day professionally, to training ppl...to getting it in when I can. I sill workout about 4 times a week

Now you were one of the early cats Youtube game. How has Youtube changed since you started way back in 06?

it's corporate now. which is not exactly a bad thing...just different.

I remember being a huge fan og you in your early YouTube days, my all time favorite song is sexy abc's and 123's heard it non stop when i was still in highschool. I got one question, back in the days i loved your fitted cap collection, but you would never tell where you got all your fiited caps, is that some thing you would reveal today? Best regards a huge fan from denmark :)

haha, twas never a secret. they came from Lids and others from fans

You got Youtube content planned ahead or are you just going to go with whatever happens?

i have an interactive action packed series I'm dropping called "Trouble" that will debut on DeStormTV in Feb. I'm also dropping new music ALL year long.

Hello DeStorm! I have been a huge fan since your unique rapping videos on Youtube! A few questions for you! 1-What was your favorite 'Rap Challenge' to complete? 2-What are some of the challenges you face now? 3-When faced with a difficult challenge, who do you look to for wisdom? Thanks in advance!

1- Rubick's cuz i didn't think I could do it. 2- putting out great content daily. 3- just moments to inspire me.

Hi DeStorm! I know you have your usual cohorts that you make videos with, but how open are you to working with new people?

I'm always open to working with new ppl, especially on vine. if an idea is good we shoot it. i work with my crew because we have a great chemistry and almost an unspoken language.

Hey destorm, I'm a big fan. I have just recently been getting involved in film and whatnot, You're actually one of the main reasons why I decided to take up film and stuff. I watch your vines all the time to help inspire ideas and create ideas. The only trouble I seem to be having is editing my skits to where they flow really well like yours. So I my question would be, "is there any thing that I can do to get the flow of the video better or any tips/ pointers at which I should check out? Thanks man!

no thank you...i think the biggest help is watching other who inspire you's content and how they editing their punches and jokes then coining your own style.

Hey Destorm, thanks for doing this. If it wasn't for YouTube or even Vine, what do you think you would be doing with your life right now?

I did music before Youtube and Vine and I'm still doing music...so probably music. just would be looking for the best platform to push it.

On your draw my life you show a bit of your track and field sports, would you ever pursue Track as a career?

i did that professionally for years, then moved on to coaching and training.

Hey DeStorm, Big fan here even from your Youtube days. EDM is quite big right now, have you ever considering collaborating with an EDM artist?

i been throwing around ideas of working with DJ Carnage

Hi DeStorm,

Followed you for ages good tovsee you do an AmA!

What is your most favorite country you have visited?

Thanks!

i would have to say Japan. just looking at the technologically advanced society still boasting their ancient temples was mind blowing

How'd you start learning how to rap?

me, my brother and my homies used to freestyle about the cars riding thru the hood. hahaha

Hey Destorm! loved your King Kong album (I believe that was two years ago?). Do you plan on releasing another in the near future?

right now, I'm just dropping singles til' one sticks then I'm back to an album.

Hey man, my name is Luke, I was a finalist in your Watch Me Contest a few years ago.

What advice do you have for someone who wants to be a full time YouTuber, and hopefully one day move on to making moves outside of YouTube and on bigger platforms?

I always advise ppl to create, create, create. the more content you put out the better it get's and the more you are seen. whatever avenue you decide to pursue, make sure your content and material highlights that.

What is your parents reaction to the career path you have chosen?

my parents are no longer here but my family loves it! i'm happy and successful so they're happy.

Has Vine changed something about you? Like making new friends or finding new inspiration?

nope. most of the ppl I work with on Vine, I knew before vine or put on to Vine. inspiration YES!

No more parkour?

not after i broke my leg.

Oh wow! Destorm! You're definitely one of my favourite musicians, I've been following you since 2011!
Well, since you started out with YouTube and then focused on Vine, what are your plans for the future? Is there any new form of social media you might start investing your time in?

I've been on Shots and Snapchat a lot lately

What's the hardest challenge that you ever completed?

picking myself back up after losing it ALL.

I followed you since you started and I am amazed at what you have achieved. Keep it up! My question would be: You collaborated with many vine celebs. Just as you used to with other youtubers. Do you still stay in touch with the youtubers you have collaborated with? for instance with freddiew, megan nicole etc.

I actually seen them both at an event the other day :-)

Destorm, what's your perfect breakfast?

whatever i'm feeling that morning :-)

What percentage of good content vs. self promotion (networking/social media) should someone that is just starting out dedicate their time to? 50/50? 70/30? Thanks

should be all good content with subliminal self promo as well a blatant.

What do you think of the rapper Joey Bad a$$? And his new album?

I like Joey. my son rocks his music

For up and coming viners, YouTube videographers that want to collab with you, what determines whether or not you'll work with them? What do you look for? Like follower count, content, etc

its always attractive when someone can trade audiences but there are rare occasions with great ideas prevail.

Hey Destorm I've been watching your videos since you made "Fitted Caps" with KeepTheHeat. I was wondering if you're going to be doing anymore challenge videos anytime soon?

the challenges ended years ago and I don't plan on brining that series back.

Hey DeStorm! How close are you with all the other people you do vines with? It seems as if you guys hang out a lot! Is it just for promotional purposes or are you guys all really good friends?

we're definitely friends. we even roast each other in an ongoing group chat.

Would you consider portraying Bob Beamon in a feature film?

i heard it was in the making. actually one of my favorite athletes of all times

Happy Birthday to a fellow Aquarian (my 33rd b day is Feb 6th-we should party together one year). I think you have amazing talent and your ability to reach millions and be an inspiration is well documented. Which brings me to my question: You're a member of Phi Beta Sigma (happy belated founders day). Do you work with them on community outreach projects to help inspire younger men?

I am not a member of any Fraternity but a lot of my friends are.