Exclusive Interview With Recording Artist Sipp DaKidd!

Shona Speaks
May 20
6 min read

Sipp DaKidd is an artist who doesn’t separate his creativity from his life—he blends the two. His music isn’t just entertainment; it’s a reflection of his experiences, beliefs, and inner dialogue. Whether navigating personal growth, faith, or the everyday pressures of life, he uses music as a space to process, reflect, and connect.

Coming from a background shaped by both Southern roots and Midwest reality, Sipp brings a unique voice to the table—one that’s unfiltered, intentional, and deeply personal. He doesn’t aim to fit into industry molds; instead, he lets his story and spirituality guide the sound.

In this interview, we hear directly from Sip DaKidd as he opens up about the mindset behind his music, the journey so far, and where he’s headed next.

INTERVIEW

What sparked your journey into music, and when did you realize this was more than just a hobby?

Sipp DaKidd: God. God sparked everything. He’s had me writing and making music as long as I’ve been writing. It’s never been just a hobby, to be honest. Music is everywhere—it speaks to you. God speaks through people and through music. You can see into the heart.

I’ve just been listening to people cry out their hearts for so long and making songs from it that I realized: that’s how God made it. That’s why we sing. Even speaking is a form of crying, but in a song, it goes deeper. It’s your testimony, your confessions, your battles, and your strength—all of that is in your music. It’s about who you’re talking—or crying—out to.

I used to think I was just talking to myself, or specific listeners, or people like me, or my family. But these days, I’m really just trying to speak to God in my music. I talk a lot about how “it feels.” I cry a lot. But I cry through the detail of a pen gifted by God—one that’s heard those cries before and knows God rises for their sake.

I love music, but I can’t do it without God. What people call “skill” or “artistry” is just words spoken in the spirit of truth from my perspective, given clarity by what God taught me. This is what we do. All of us. And we can do even more—express our free will, use our testimony, and seek truth straight from the heart. It just hits different when you record it.

Long answer, but all that to say: this is what it is. It’s what we do.

How did the name Sipp DaKidd come about, and what does it represent?

Sipp DaKidd: My nickname was “Mississippi” when I started playing football for Port City around 2008. It’s because I was born there, and all my family is from there. But I was raised in Muskegon, still deeply rooted in the South with love all around.

The nickname stuck through high school and eventually got shortened to “Sippi,” then just “Sip.” I used to make music under just “Sip.” But about three years ago, I wanted more syllables. “DaKidd” is a play on “The Kid”—like Prince, a child, or a baby goat. The spelling was inspired by a poet I look up to from Muskegon, Gemini DaPoet. She showed me the power of words back in middle school.

And growing up, my family nickname was “DD,” so “DaKidd” had to have two D’s. It just looked right. It all came together.

How would you describe your sound, and what makes it stand out in today’s music scene?

Sipp DaKidd: I cry like this. I know I’m finding clarity in a lane that’s less known than SoundCloud—it’s called BandLab. I’ve been learning everything from my phone: earbuds, God, and just this process. My sound quality keeps improving.

When it comes to how I want people to hear it—I’m saying it how it feels. The words are how I move, and the metaphors and bars carry the vibe. I see the song visually and feel it in my chest, brought to life by the words.

I keep it conversational—how I’d speak if we all had a beat in the background during a conversation. That’s how I make music. I’m trying to put listeners in the setting and in my chest at the same time. The bars are as clever as I think and speak naturally. This is just how I talk.

Which artists or life experiences have had the biggest impact on your music?

Sipp DaKidd: Artists first: I started off as a Pac-through-Cole type, with a splash of Wale and Fabolous. Then I transitioned into Kendrick, Baby Keem, and Deante Hitchcock. I went through a short college-season depression during a XXXTentacion, Trippie Redd, Juice WRLD type of phase. These days, I’m trying to make everything because I listen to everything—country, rock, blues, EDM, all that.

God reminded me: through Him, I can do all things. So it’s coming.

As for life? Heartbreak and breakups were the starting point. I used to channel all my “power” into pain from a past relationship. That carried me for a while. But life really started hitting when I tried getting my own place—dealing with the real stuff we all face transitioning into adulthood.

I became a father. Now I’m learning to be a good dad and a loving husband. It’s not easy having and being worthy of those roles. It takes real focus and a connection with God to sustain. Through all of that—ups, downs, temptations—God’s had me put it all in my music. He really has me “recording” my walk.

Let’s talk about "Nah I Think I'm Good 3". What inspired the tracks, and what do you want listeners to take away?

Sipp DaKidd: I finally re-dropped Nah I Think I’m Good 3. It’s the third installment in a Remixtape series I’ve been building over the years—remixes of popular songs that match the tone and message I’m trying to express. It also helped me sharpen my skills on tracks people already know.

The title originally came from an old Snapchat post where I was subliminally referencing an ex—like, “Nah, I think I’m good.” It also has that double meaning, like, “Will I get copyrighted?” Nah, I think I’m good!

These tapes are free and non-monetized, using remade beats in freestyle format. In my head, it’s like being on Sway in the Morning—“Drop that beat!”—and then just going in. It reminds me of Lil Wayne’s Dedication mixtapes. In the true spirit of hip hop, let me get a verse!

You can hear my growth across the series. This latest one has some of my best quality on BandLab. I just added four new tracks. It’s a BandLab exclusive!

Another standout track is “Heat Moment.” What’s the story behind it?

Sipp DaKidd: Heat Moment is my latest dip into a genre I really enjoy and have been exploring more creatively. I feel like God lined me up for this lane, especially after everything I’ve developed in my sound with Nah I Think I’m Good 3.

It’s music that sounds more and more outside the box. He’s making me sing a new song—literally. I say that because it’s only been in these recent songs that I realized: without God, I can’t make anything that truly moves me.

This track came after literally inviting Him into the process. We’ll see how it fits into the next project—I’m 1 of 20 tracks in so far. Shhh...

What’s your creative process like—do you write first, freestyle, or go off the energy in the moment?

Sipp DaKidd: I get off work, reflect over the beat I’ve lined up, thank God, and ask Him to help me speak from the heart. Sometimes I straight up say, “Lord, I need You to help me get this out.”

I’ve learned that if I try to record while drinking or off my own vibe, it doesn’t come from the heart. But when I ask God, He helps me express it as real as I feel it—and gives me ideas that make the initial thought even better.

It’s kind of like freestyling, but I’m writing complete thoughts as raw as they hit. Then I punch in until the flow changes. He’ll be like, “Switch it up like this,” and it ends up being heat!

By the end, the song turns out fresher than I imagined but still coherent and true to the experience. Just look at the lyrics—He really has me on point.

What’s one lesson the music industry has taught you?

Sipp DaKidd: The industry is like a well—not the water, but the space that holds it. The songs are the water, echoing in people’s ears and spirits. But the industry only gives what it's been given—whether that’s murky, bloody, or healing water. And everybody’s drinking.

I don’t hate the industry. It needs to exist. I just want my water to be good. And the only way that’s possible is if Jesus is in it.

If you think it’s good music, it’s because He made it that way. It’s not even my water. I’m just sharing what I drink—trying to pour some into the well because He told me to.

What do you hope people feel when they listen to your music?

Sipp DaKidd: I hope they hear it, feel it, and can drink it in—and not get sick from it, but feel refreshed. Replenished. Connected. Not alone.

And I hope they’re impressed by the precision of the pen that God gave—to touch hearts and minds in flow.

What’s next for Sipp DaKidd—any upcoming projects or goals you’re excited about?