#MusicExchange: All-4-One lead singer Delious Kennedy

All-4-One lead singer Delious Kennedy. | Source: Supplied.

The group is composed of Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez and Tony Borowiak, all from the Antelope Valley and Mojave areas in California, United States of America. The group has sold 69 million records worldwide.

All-4-One’s contribution to soundtracks include The Hunchback of Notre Dame with the title song Someday and the Space Jam Soundtrack, a five-time platinum album with I Turn To You.

The California-based quartet continues to tour the world and record new music. I spoke to lead singer Delious Kennedy in an exclusive interview.

The new decade means:

Hopefully going outside again.

Fame is about:

Ego.

Retirement will happen:

When my knees stop working!

I don't do:

Sushi.

What does music mean to you?

Expression/life.

My music is about:

Human connection.

I would love to co-write with:

Diane Warren.

Where do you go for inspiration to create?

I go for a car ride by myself.

What is the most enjoyable aspect of your work?

The concert stage.

The song you must do in every show?

LOL, I Swear.!

Any funny moments on stage?

Being pulled off stage by teenage girls. They’re strong!

My heroes:

Mom and dad.

My style icon:

Whoever buys for Zara Man.

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Which living person do you admire?

My dad.

What is your most treasured possession?

My memories.

It’s your round, what are you drinking?

Shirley Temple.

Dream gig to do:

Concert at the Hollywood Bowl.

What makes you stand out?

My humour.

Nicknames:

Big D, Primetime and Speak N Spell.

If you were not a musician, what would you do?

I have no idea.

Who would play you in a Hollywood blockbuster?

Someone good looking, I hope!

Pick five words to describe yourself:

Funny, caring, silly, ambitious and nurturing.

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What books are you reading?

None. I’ll wait for the movie, lol.

What song changed your life?

I Swear, I Can’t Make you Love Me.

Who do you love?

People.

What is your favorite word?

Whatchamacallit.

Favourite fashion garment:

An interesting shirt or sports coat.

Give us some real proper slang and what it means:

“Extra” - Meaning over the top. “You're acting real extra right now.”

Top of your bucket list:

Playing the Hollywood bowl.

Your greatest achievement:

My friends.

What do you complain about most often?

Donald Trump.

What is your fear?

Loneliness.

Happiness is...

An overrated mess. A temporary fix. It’s never what it seems.

On stage, I tend to...

Give it my all.

The best life lesson you have been taught?

“When people show you who they are, believe them… The first time” - Maya Angelou

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Do you get worked up whilst watching a sports game on TV?

Yes, usually UFC matches or a track meet.

Where would you like to be right now?

Right where I am, taking care of my dad.

Do you do charity work and if you do, what do you do?

I am an ambassador for Donate Life, which is getting the word out about people signing up to be organ donors to save lives.

Wishes and dreams:

To keep wishing, dreaming and achieving.

Social media:

Delious Kennedy: Instagram | TikTok
All-4-One: Instagram