FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Fayetteville native Durrell Babbs Jr. is on a journey to recognition, through his music.
Despite the fame and success of his parents, 17-year-old Babbs said he wants people to know him for who he is and his own sound.
His father is R&B singer Tank, and his mother is Fayetteville radio personality Alysse Stewart.
This week, Babbs is relaunching a song he released last year titled “Christmas Songs,” about the holiday and the joy it brings.
Through the soulful beat and catchy chorus, Babbs said he wanted to promote feel-good music, especially during the holidays, when families come together and bond.
He said his music is for all ages, but he really wants to reach the younger generations.
“I wanted to make something that everybody can resonate with, even though there’s a lot of bad days, there’s always good days to come right after,” Babbs said.
At just 7 years old, Babbs began piano lessons.
“And after that, I kept going. I kept learning songs and songs,” he said.
Many people might assume his inspiration came from his parents, but Babbs said it’s his love for the melody, for the keys, for the rhythm and for what he calls good vibes.
“Might not be able to reach out to everybody, but people around the time will still know about it and might try to listen to it. So I might be able to reach everybody in the end,” he said.
Babbs is carving his own path trying to inspire younger generations to use their talents for good.
“You got to give the gift, make everybody happy around the world,” he said.
Babbs said he plans to audition for UNC School of the Arts in Winston-Salem in his senior year.
He said he will also release a new song in 2026 and that there might be more holidays songs in the near future.
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Jatrissa Wooten
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