Check Out Caleb LaDuke’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Caleb LaDuke.

Hi Caleb, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself
My dad owns a studio and so I grew up around music. I remember he played a song and it had a guitar part in it that just hit me differently. I knew from that moment I wanted to do music. I got a guitar for Christmas and haven’t stopped playing since. I started writing songs at fifteen after hearing R&B for the first time and got hooked. I honestly just love writing a catchy hook and building music around it.

It’s so dope to make something from nothing and watch it come to life. I really got serious about my career in 2018. I released my first single “K.” and it did pretty well. From there, I started writing more and more and fell in love with creating art for people to enjoy. I love movies and the way they suck me in. I get lost in a good movie and I love the emotions that they pull out of me.

I wanted to do that with my music. I want every song to be an experience and a journey that allows for reflection. I’m always creating, so I have a massive lineup planned for next year that I’m super excited to share.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has not been easy at all. I have second-guessed myself a lot. I have felt a lot of pressure to make it as an artist. I’ve constantly compared myself to other artists and their success. I took most of 2021 off from releasing music because I needed to work on my mental health.

I was super depressed and suicidal and felt like nothing was really going to work out for me. I started going to therapy and really focused on not being so hard on myself. It’s crazy how sometimes we as people are the only person stopping us from being happy. I have made a lot of progress mentally and a lot of beautiful and introspective songs have come out of this season of my life.

My next EP, “Fragile”, is a concept piece that really focuses on the inner struggles of my mind. I wanted to give people an inside look into that time of my life in hopes that maybe it helps someone else who is not in such a good place.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a singer-songwriter/content creator. I’m really known for my writing and vulnerability regarding mental health from a man’s point of view. I’m not scared to talk about my feelings and things that make me sad. I encourage the process of crying and emoting.

I think sharing your feelings is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. I am extremely thorough with my songwriting. If every part is not dope I don’t want it in my song. Every single part of a song has to have a purpose. Whether it’s to invoke a deep thought or it’s just to get people to dance, it doesn’t matter as long as it’s good.

I am extremely proud of the standard I hold myself to in the musicality and writing of my songs. I’m also very proud of my team and those with who I work. I could not do this without any of them and I love doing life alongside them!

We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
It’s okay to take breaks that aren’t nationally mandated.

Contact Info:

• Email: publicity@calebladuke.com
• Website: www.calebladuke.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calebladuke/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calebladukemusic/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_Wg2DIwoN-Mi9Eo_zXMqg

Image Credits
Gary Johnson