We’re looking forward to introducing you to David Thomas. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning David, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Creating. I’m a natural creative, so I feel most like myself when I’m building something from scratch—whether it’s drawing, painting, writing music, or just writing in general. It’s in those moments that time disappears and I tap into something deeper. I’m currently working on my debut EP which is slated for release on 10.10.25, and every time I sit down to listen to a beat and write, it’s like stepping into a world of endless possibilities. The funny thing is, I never fully know where I’m going with a song idea at times—so I’m just as excited to see how the finished product turns out. Creating is my anchor, it keeps me grounded in who I am. It’s where I lose track of time… and somehow always find myself again.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is David Thomas, but I create under the name JUSTCALLMEDT. I’m an independent recording artist, writer, and creative from Broward County, Florida. I use my music and storytelling as a way to shine light in a world that often feels heavy, dark, and directionless. Whether it’s through motivational trap anthems or soul-baring, introspective freestyles, everything I create is rooted in faith, honesty, and purpose.
God is the foundation of everything I do — not in a preachy way, but in a real, lived-in, battle-tested way. He’s the source of my creativity and the reason I can turn pain into poetry, doubt into declarations, and silence into sound. I believe music is more than just entertainment; it’s a mirror, a compass, and a bridge — and my goal is to use mine to uplift, encourage, and remind people they’re not alone.
Right now, I’m in a powerful season of release and restoration. I’ve just dropped a comeback single called “Batman Returns Freestyle” — a record that represents returning after a long season of healing and rediscovery. My most recent single, “RETROGRADE II” was released on August 1st, and it’s currently getting heavy traction, approaching 20K streams on Spotify alone. It feels good to know that despite my musical hiatus, there was still an audience interested in what I had to share. At the end of the day, I want to create things that live beyond me — things that carry light, leave legacy, and speak to the ones still trying to find their way.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I think what breaks the bonds between people is the divisiveness and weaponization of our own lived experiences—especially when it comes to politics, identity, or belief systems. Instead of sharing our stories to build understanding, we sometimes use them to create distance or draw lines. But what restores those bonds is often something simple, yet powerful: music.
Music has always been one of the greatest unifiers we have. It brings people together from different cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life. That’s because no matter where you come from, we all understand love, pain, heartbreak, hustle, triumph, and purpose—and those themes live in the biggest songs in the world. We are more alike than we are different, and music reminds us of that. It softens our edges and opens up conversations that division tries to shut down.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
How much time do we have for this interview? [laughs]
Absolutely. Not only have I almost quit — I’ve probably actually quit, silently, behind the scenes, more times than I can count. The internal battles that creatives face just to keep going have claimed more than a few casualties of war. Self-doubt, writer’s block, insecurity, comparison — they all show up when you least expect it, and they hit hard.
There’s a popular saying that goes, “Don’t quit — you never know how close you are to winning.” And while I respect that, I’ve come to believe that there’s actually purpose in quitting sometimes. Quitting has a way of exposing your intent. It makes you pause and ask, “Why do I really do this?”
For me, every time I’ve stepped away, I’ve realized I wasn’t chasing the limelight or trying to keep up with anyone else. Creativity is the language my soul speaks. It’s not just something I do — it’s part of who I am. And oddly enough, the things that made me want to quit are rarely the same things that remind me to keep going. Those moments of silence, of “quitting,” actually helped me return with more clarity, humility, and purpose than I had before.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
Growing up in the city — especially in South Florida — I used to be super standoffish and to myself. I held tight to this belief that if I didn’t know you, there was no reason to engage. I wasn’t rude, just closed off. I didn’t make small talk, didn’t share space, didn’t connect beyond my circle. I thought that was just how you survived where I came from.
But the older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve become fascinated by people’s stories and lived experiences — especially those completely different from mine. A perfect example is when I travel. I used to throw my headphones on the second I got on a plane — the universal sign for “leave me alone.” [laughs] But for some reason, people always seem to strike up conversations with me. And now? I welcome it.
There’s something powerful and strangely satisfying about picking the brain of a complete stranger you may never see again. It feels like there’s always a reason our paths crossed. So now I ask: Why here? Why now? What is God trying to say to me through this person — or through me to them? I’ve come to believe that every moment has the potential to plant a seed. And the version of me today is way more open to listening, learning, and being present in those random but meaningful moments.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
You wanna know something? And I mean this in the most respectful way possible — at this phase in my life, I honestly don’t care what people misunderstand about me or my legacy. I’m at peace with being the villain in someone else’s story if it helped move their character arc forward. If my presence — or absence — helped them grow, that still means my life served a purpose in theirs. [laughs]
In all seriousness though, I’ve come to accept that being misunderstood is part of the process. Your true legacy isn’t just about how you lived your life — it’s about how your life impacted the lives of others. I haven’t always gotten it right, but I’ve done my best to turn my wrongs into teachable moments — especially through my music.
We’re all complex. And in an era where “main character syndrome” is at an all-time high, I don’t expect to be fully seen or understood by everyone. If you don’t know me personally, I just hope my music can play a role in the soundtrack of your life — even if I’m just a background song in a pivotal scene.
But for those in my circle — the people with access to me — I want my legacy to be the time we spent, the memories we made, the challenges we faced, and most importantly, the lessons we learned together. That’s the part of legacy that can’t be misunderstood… only experienced.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justcallme_dt/
- Twitter: https://x.com/justcallme_dt
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JUSTCALLMEDT/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa1YnKPy0IC0PJavf8ch4Pw
Image Credits
Angel Rodriguez
