At this point, it seems inevitable that you’ve seen Dezi 5 perform around Dallas. Whether in a past life as part of a party band, as a scorching solo artist, as host to drag brunches, the Dallas Observer Music Awards and of the Dallas Entertainment Awards (the People’s Choice-type awards he founded last year), or the time he crucified himself onstage, he’s a mainstay of North Texas stages.
For some of us, the first memory of Dezi came in 2019, when the soulful pop singer gave an unforgettable performance of “F.W.M. (F*ck With Me)” at Trees. Supported by a synchronized band, he captivated the audience with electrifying energy and mesmerizing vocals. The gospel elements in his performance, combined with dazzling ’80s pop and old-fashioned blues, made him someone to keep watching.
The multi-talented entertainer, whose real name is Dezman Lehman, has a signature image, crossover sound and magnetic presence. In 2017, he moved from Dallas to New York to pursue a musical career before returning a few years later to focus on the place that made him: Deep Ellum…