Step into the world of Duckwrth—where fashion is a bold statement, lyrics carry raw emotion, and passion burns with the intensity of a rockstar. He isn’t just making music; he’s reshaping the alternative and punk scene, drawing from the greats while redefining what it means to be a Black rockstar in today’s era.
In a world where genre boundaries are blurring faster than ever, Duckwrth stands as a true sonic explorer. His music is a fusion of influences—hip-hop, funk, punk, and electronic sounds collide in his discography, forming his own artistic fingerprint. With his latest album, All American F⭐️ckBoy, he takes listeners through a deeply personal and layered experience, exploring themes of identity, love, and self-discovery.
It’s early morning when Duckwrth picks up the call, greeting with an energy that feels both calm and electric—a fitting reflection of an artist who moves effortlessly between sonic extremes.
“I guess my body is adjusting to being a morning person, ” he laughs. “I just woke up now.”
Born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles, Duckwrth’s artistic origins stem from an encounter that would unknowingly set his creative path in motion. “I was around 14 or 15, riding in the car with my mum, when I saw this Black kid skating in front of us, ” he recalls. “At that time,
you didn’t really see that in South Central. He did a trick in front of the car, and I was like, ‘D**n, I want that. I want that lifestyle. ’ That moment stuck with me.”
From there, his journey through art and music evolved. University became an incubator for his creativity. “I was fully immersed in an artistic culture, constantly creating, ” he says. “We were just making things for the sake of making them. No restrictions.”
Duckwrth’s new project is one of his most personal yet. “The themes I explore are accountability, vulnerability, and toxicity, ” he shares. “But beyond that, there’s a certain energy—electric, colourful, deeply textured. It’s vibrant but also introspective.”
The album peels back the layers of human nature, tackling infidelity, ego, childhood trauma, and self-discovery. He describes it as a raw, genre bending work that embraces life's complications. “I wanted to explore the messy parts of identity and relationships, ” he explains. “It’s not always clean-cut, which makes it real.” A recurring theme in his work is the impact of technology on human connection.
“The way people date now is online shopping, ” he says bluntly. “You swipe left, swipe right—it turns people into products. It takes away the depth of connection.”
Duckwrth believes attraction is so much deeper than a well-curated selection of images. “Some of the most beautiful connections I’ve had were with people who weren’t necessarily my ‘type’ at first, ” he says. “But then you get to know them, and suddenly, their mind, their heart, their energy—it all makes them beautiful in ways you never expected. ”One of the most striking elements of “All American F⭐️ckBoy” is its visual language. The cover for Toxic Romantic carries a dark but magnetic energy. “I love playing with shadow and light, ” he says. “I’ve always been drawn to artists who do that.”
But Duckwrth also consciously decided to balance perspectives in his visual storytelling. “For the main album cover, we worked with an all-Black, all-women creative team, ” he says. “From the photographer to the stylist, to the hands in the shot—every element was intentional. That felt important to me.”
As the conversation turns to lighter topics, Duckwrth is asked to name songs that match different moods. For wash day, he picks: “Tame Impala – Currents.” To calm the nerves: “Minnie Riperton – Les Fleurs.” A song he wishes he wrote: “Maybe something by N.E.R.D or recently, ‘Judge Judy’ by Tyler, The Creator. That one hit different.”
When the topic shifts to culture and what it means to him, Duckwrth leans in. “Culture is a response, ” he says. “To society, to politics, to the economy. It’s how people take their experiences and turn them into something—whether it’s music, fashion, film, or movement. ”
And when it comes to influence, he doesn’t hesitate to recognize the root of it all.
“Black culture is culture, ” he states. “We set the tone. We always have. But what’s unfortunate is that the source doesn’t always get its flowers. The commercial version often gets the shine, while the originators don’t. That’s something that needs to be recognized more. ”
How does Duckwrth get in the zone creatively? “Conversation, ” he says. “Kicking it with friends, eating good food, laughing. The energy just builds from that. When I was finishing this album, though, it was different. I was locked in. No distractions. Just getting the work done. ”
As the conversation winds down, Duckwrth reflects on All American F⭐️ckBoy.
“This is my best work to date, ” he says confidently. “The storytelling, the genre-blending, the production—it all just clicked. I can’t wait for people to hear it and experience it live. It’s gonna be a ride.”
CREDITS:
Photographer: Peter O’Sullivan @peterosullivan
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Creative Director: Zekaria Al-Bostani @zek.snaps & Cherise Hewitt @dripeisha
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(Looks 3&4)
Producer: Seneo Mwamba @seneomwamba
Co Director: Cherise Hewitt @dripeisha
__Styling: Ramario Chevoy @ramariochevoy
MUA/Groom: Carly Corrine @carlycorrinemua
Hair: Aux @thisistheconceptcompany
Dog: Teddy @followteddybear
Dog Handler & Creative Assistant: Nadeem Ahmed @nadderz
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Creative Assistant: Whitney sanni @its.whit
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Design: @ShalemAlone
Journalist: Thandie Sibanda - @thanddd
Studio: Bread & Butter Studios @breadandbutterstudios
PR: Lucid Publicity @lucid.publicity
Styling
Look 1
3 Piece Suit: @brisnclarkeofficial
Shoes: @Vagabondshoemakers
Look 2
Oversized PufferJacket & Trousers: @axiiom
Knitted Polo Top: @samsoesamoe
Footwear: @diemmefootwear
Earrings & Ring: @luckylittleblighters
Look 3
Full Outfit: Oswald Boateng @ozwaldboateng
Shoes: @vagabondshoemakers
Look 4:
White Leather Trench: @MainsLondon
Shirt: @Brainclarkeofficial
Jeans: @dailypaper
Tie: @ozwaldboateng
Shoes: @samsoesamoeLook 5
Fur Gilet & Denim two piece: @mainslondon
Hat: @bennysndallo
Boots: @timberland
