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Inspiring Artist and Entrepreneur DMTS Shares Thought-Provoking Message Through His Song “The System”

Turning one’s life around is perhaps one of the most fulfilling things for anyone to accomplish; however, it does not come easy. And this is something that Deivone Tanksley knows from experience. As such, he has devoted his life to helping others, especially the youth, follow a path of integrity.

More commonly known as DMTS, the inspiring man hails from New Britain, Connecticut. He is an entrepreneur, mentor, author, musical artist, and activist. What motivated him to pursue this path was his childhood.

Growing up, he experienced all sorts of adversity, from poverty to violence. As a result, he went in and out of jail from the tender age of 11.

Fortunately, he was able to break the vicious cycle of a typical young black kid coming from the bottom. What helped him bounce back was making a conscious decision to change his life for the better. Now that he has become successful, he is fully dedicated to giving back to his community. 

As a musician, DMTS uses his craft to bring awareness and inspiration to the masses. He creates captivating tunes and writes lyrics with powerful messages. His latest EP, From Poverty To Prodigy, contains seven tracks such as “Pardon Me, A Mothers Pain,” and “Can Be Anything.”

On top of that, he has written and performed the single, “THE SYSTEM.” He highlights the prevalent issues the black community still faces through the song, including police killings, mass incarceration, and having very little economic power.

As the artist perfectly explained about the song, “It is talking to the hearts of people black and white. My kids, my wife, and mother are on that list, and I want to make history by creating real change.”

More than earning the appreciation of his audience, DMTS intends for his music to be heard and understood. He wants people to listen to every word as they reflect his values and principles. But, most importantly, it helps others see the world from his perspective.

Aside from being an artist, the extraordinary individual champions his advocacies through other inspiring ventures. For example, he started a basketball mentoring program for the youth called New Britain Legacies, which was incorporated in youth jails around Connecticut. 

Additionally, he is an outstanding entrepreneur and owns the impressive restaurant My Wife Didn’t Cook. Furthermore, he is the founder of the DMTS Network, an entertainment platform for artists and creators. 

In everything he does, Deivone Tanksley ensures that he remains faithful to his vision. When asked what motivates him, he profoundly replied, “My purpose is to help shift the energy and mindset in the hearts of others to help them believe in a world of opportunities, ownership, and building economic development in communities all over the country!”

Moving forward, the insightful entrepreneur and thought leader sees himself changing the mindset of young boys and girls, black and white worldwide. He plans to make a significant impact with his causes and earn accolades from prestigious award-giving bodies.

But above all, DMTS aims to scale his success so he can donate millions of dollars to bettering the lives of others, help end hunger, and invest in a new world of young entrepreneurs.

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