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Desmond is 19 and lives in North London. He has a passion for hip hop music and without fail, engages with music every day. He goes to college where he’s studying music technology; he seems to be very interested in modern technology and devices in which he has used that to his advantage for. He has invested in dozens of albums and mixtapes of old-school and new rappers including noticeable ones such as Biggie, 2pac, Nas, Wu-tang clan, whom he’s inspired by, due to the positive effect they’ve had in the hip hop industry. Desmond spends most his spare time in the local music studio, producing beats or enhancing his knowledge, if not he’s with his mates listening to music or out partying all night. He also enjoys the exhilarating thrills when attending live concerts to see his favourite artists. His fashion style has clearly had some kind of influence from stereotypical hip-hop rappers attire; Nike trainers, jumper and jeans. Regardless of his music interests, he faces long term commitments for his football team; his ambition is to become a professional footballer in the near future. Desmond lives with his mother and two younger brothers, being brought up in a deprived area, he sees lyrics as a way to express and relate to people in similar situation to himself.