About:
Darren Waller, a former NFL star and Pro Bowl selection, is also a passionate musician. Originally from Landover, MD, and raised in Atlanta, he now resides in Las Vegas. Inspired by his great-grandfather, the iconic jazz pianist Fats Waller, Darren began exploring music in 2015, the same year he was drafted into the NFL. While music initially took a back seat to football, Darren made his musical debut in 2021 with the project Delusions of Clarity. Following that release, he was featured on the official Madden NFL soundtrack in 2023, distributed by Interscope Records.
In 2024, the year of his highly-publicized retirement from the NFL, Darren released the viral single “Who Knew (Her Perspective),” the acclaimed track “Faith Test,” and his farewell to football, “Choose Wisely (Farewell).” Over summer, he followed up with the two-song EP Mind Games: It’s All In Your Head and his latest four-song EP On Notice: Bag Talk.
Influenced by artists like Jay-Z and Coldplay, Darren’s music reflects his personal journey, relentless competitive drive, self-reflection, and the strength of his faith. His primary goal is to motivate and provide listeners with the confidence to navigate everyday life and its challenges, drawing from his own experiences of facing and overcoming numerous obstacles. Waller’s journey to sobriety has been a significant part of his story, and through his music and the Darren Waller Foundation, he aims to inspire and support those affected by addiction.
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