Damian "DHD" Sookram | Age 39
Jersey City, New Jersey
Damion, please tell us about yourself.
I was born in Trinidad & tobago, migrated to USA 25 years ago. I came from a family of musicians. Now I'm an international traditional soca chutney artist that has been singing for the last 16 years, shared stages with a lot of big name artist internationally and locally in all different forums. My biggest achievement was in 2019 becoming the 2nd place winner in chutney soca Monarch Toronto Canada, after that I was in the finals of chutney soca Monarch in Trinidad for the next 2 years 2020, 2021 and semi finalist in 2022. I stuck to my roots performing traditional chutney style of music because it's something that's in my blood.
Tell us about your hobbies outside of your work?
I'm a single father of a 8 year old boy who means the world to me. He's my inspiration to achieve more in life and also to never think of failing. We spend a lot of time together playing sports, watching tv and also sharing ideas and having "big man" talks.
What keeps you busy professionally?
I'm a Quotations Supervisor for a Lighting manufacturer in NJ. This is my full time job aside from my musical career.
What sets you apart from someone else in your industry?
The style of music I do sets me apart from the others, I sing local Trinidad Classical, bhajans, traditional chutney and soca chutney. I'm also a professional dholak player
Is there anything you currently have in the works or any recent accomplishments you'd like to brief the audience about?
More Traditional Chutney coming.
Any Shoutouts?
I would like to send love and respect to my family for supporting me, my musicians who have accompanied me through my musical career, the lovers of Traditional Chutney.
At last, any advice for the readers?
My advice is to always do what makes you happy because you are in charge of your own happiness.
Contact Damion:
My contact information is on all my Social media, Damian DHD Sookram.
Credits:
Story By: Navendra "NaviTheRemixer" Boodhan
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