Déard, The Battle Between Art and Inner Voices

When Pretoria born singer songwriter Déard steps up to a microphone, there is a vulnerability that cuts through his polished pop and Afrobeats sound. Behind the catchy melodies and bilingual lyrics lies a creative mind wrestling with itself, a tug of war between talent and self doubt.

Déard’s journey into music began as an exploration of sound and emotion. Singing and producing from an early age, he taught himself to experiment across genres and languages, blending his South African roots with modern influences. His songs, including the recent Afrikaans release Glaswêreld, reveal a sensitivity to both rhythm and reflection. Yet, beneath the surface of these soulful tracks, Déard faces the same struggle many artists know too well, the relentless voice of negative self talk.

In his conversation with Barret Edelstein on Celeb Savant, Déard opens up about the way this internal dialogue has shaped his creative process. He admits that confidence does not come easily, that the voice in his head often second guesses his ideas before they have even taken form. It is a deeply human admission, and one that adds weight to his lyrics and performances.

The honesty with which Déard shares his doubts gives his art a raw edge. His story reminds listeners that creativity is not always born from clarity, sometimes it grows out of the noise inside our heads.

Listen to Déard’s full interview with Barret Edelstein on Celeb Savant below.