Interview
Meet Recording Artist Danilo Concepcion from Washington Heights, NY
Who is Danilo Concepcion?
We had a chance to interview Danilo Concepcion. Danilo Concepcion is a 22-year-old recording artist, producer, and songwriter from Washington Heights, NY. He began learning how to play music from the age of 9, desperate to learn to play the guitar.
From teaching himself through Youtube he gained many opportunities to showcase himself on the news and multiple radio stations, as well as being reached out from Kevin Bacon to perform with him. Danilo released his first project on all platforms summer of 2020 and is excited to continue to work on and release more music in the near future.
- Where are you based?
Danilo: New York City
- How long have you been making music?
Danilo: I’ve been making music for the past 10 years, but I released my first solo project 1 year ago.
- What genre would you consider your music to be?
Danilo: I would say my genre is Dancehall/Urban music.
- What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
Danilo: It’s all I’ve wanted to do as far as I can remember. I genuinely believe when you have a dream you’re supposed to pursue it because it is a part of your mind for a reason.
- What are your biggest musical influences?
Danilo: My biggest musical influences range from so many different genres. From Chris Brown to Bruno Mars. to Burna Boy, to classic rock band Guns &. Roses.
- Are you signed to a label or are you an independent artist?
Danilo: I am currently an independent artist and started my own Indie label helping other artists develop and release music.
- What have been the biggest challenges in your music career?
Danilo: My biggest challenge currently is being able to turn listeners into core fans. My music is streamed internationally and some of my songs are known but people who run into my music don’t know it’s even me.
- How many songs or albums have you released to date?
Danilo: To date, I currently have 8 singles released and 5 features out.
- Can you tell us a few things about your latest release?
Danilo: My latest release is my song called “Whine Up Ya Waist” and was released August 27th of 2021. That song was created by me fully from the beat to recording and mixing the vocals in my home studio. It is an energetic upbeat summer/beach vibes song just promoting having a good time, enjoying yourself, not taking life so seriously, and just dance! The song features dancehall artist Frank Miharbi. The craziest part is I never met Frank up until finishing the song and recording the music video.
- Any plans for new music or upcoming projects we should know about?
Danilo: I am currently working on releasing new music in Spanish and making a genre transition. I experiment A LOT with music and love to blend different genres together to come up with the current sound that I have now.
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https://www.instagram.com/magicdanilo/
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Artist Spotlight
HeIsTheArtist Opens Up about New EP, Faith and more!
Can you tell us a little about your musical background and how you got started in the industry?
Growing up, I was always in some type of choir and band. I didn’t take music seriously, however, until I was an adult, when a music producer from my hometown discovered me online singing covers for fun on my Instagram page. He loved what he heard and invited me to his studio to record a single (now titled “Honey”). The rest is history.
Your new EP, “Dreaming In Emerald City (Wicked Deluxe Edition),” is a tribute to two iconic films. What inspired you to create this project?
In recent years, musical movies have grown in popularity. That alone inspired me to create this project, which mixed the essence of my favorite two musical movies with R&B.
How do you infuse elements of Broadway and neo-soul into your music?
I was deliberate with the nostalgic instrumentation to give an old-school Broadway sound. I mixed in the Neo-Soul element with my soulful vocal delivery.
The theme of empathy and self-love is prominent in this EP. Can you speak more on the messages you hope to convey through your music?
This EP is about self-discovery (which is the theme of “The Wizard of Oz” as well). The EP takes you on a journey, from love of others to self-love. By the end of the EP, I hope listeners have a little more love to give in their hearts.
Your cover of Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You” has gained a lot of attention. What made you choose this song and how did you put your own spin on it?
I chose “Lovin’ You” because it’s the epitome of earthy love songs. I put a spin on it by just being myself while still honoring the original.
The EP also includes a remix of your original song “Mi Amor.” Can you talk about the inspiration behind this song and its remixes?
The song itself was inspired by “The West Side Story” (which is why the lyrics are mostly in Spanish). The song is about falling in love in a world that often times breaks lovers apart.
The retro remixes were inspired by the 1989 musical movie “Teen Witch” where the main character had trouble finding love until she realized she always had the power to find love, she just had to find love within herself.
Your music has reached international success, particularly in the UK. How does it feel to have such a wide audience for your music?
It feels great that my music is reaching larger audiences. It shows that my God-fearing music is being embraced in a world that can be so heartless at times.
You have been described as a Christian R&B artist. Can you tell us about the role of faith in your music?
God is everything in my music. God is love, which is why every song I sing is about love.
Can fans expect any live performances or tours in support of this EP?
Yes, towards the summer, I will be doing various live performances. Stay posted to my social media for performance dates!
What can we expect from HeIsTheArtist in the future? Any upcoming projects or collaborations to look out for?
On May 10th I will be releasing a cover of “(At Your Best) You Are Love” by The Isley Brothers paired with a cinematic music video. I call this project “Dreaming In Emerald City 1.5” because it expands on the concepts that my EP “Dreaming In Emerald City” touched on.
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