Right after my graduation from KCP I went to study french for six months in France. When I came back to Colombia I began my business career in CESA university at Bogotá of which a graduated in 2016. Later I managed to combine my business studies with music and I came to Boston to study Contemporary Writing and Production in Berklee College of Music where I’m currently in my last year of studies.
What are your future plans?
I want to focus my career in music production, composition, and songwriting. In a short-term future I see myself working with artists and also writing for the film/movie industry. In a longer-term I want to create businesses around the music and entertainment industry.
What drew you to your career? What do you enjoy most about what you do?
When I graduated from school I had the fortune to have parents that supported me in the selection of my career and future. I chose to study business because I believe it was going to give me the tools to develop any project I wanted to develop in my future. At the moment I thought music was going to be part of my life as a hobby. Today I feel studying business was a great decision, but I had to complement it with my deepest passion and that’s why I came to study music afterwards.
Looking back, what are some of your best memories or experiences from KCP? How has your KCP experience impacted your life today?
I have uncountable memories from my KCP experience. From Mrs. Donado’s Friday assemblies, to the music festivals, sport events, halloween festivals, the senior trip and the amazing professors that were always willing to share their knowledge with us. And probably the best things were the all-life friends that the school gave to me.
What inspired “Viniste a ganar”?
“Viniste a Ganar” is a tribute to the athletes and what they represent to our society. They are a great example of discipline, perseverance and passion. Three characteristics that contribute to success in any area. So when I wrote the lyrics I wanted to transmit energy and remind them of all the support their country and people are giving to them and inspire them to put fear on the side and focus on the competition and winning. “El juego va a comenzar, se aleja el miedo en un suspirar, se enciende la llama que llevas por dentro, guardada para este momento… no puedes parar la energia que te inspira, tu sabes luchar con esfuerzo cada dia… y que se prenda ese fuego que grita que viniste a ganar.”
Briefly explain the process involved in the composing and production of a song like “viniste a ganar”
With the production of “Viniste A Ganar”, we wanted to generate an energetic-inspiring environment with danceable music and with the participation of some of the instruments and traditional rhythms of the Caribbean Coast of Colombia. It was a co-production between Camilo Rodriguez (KCP alumni) and me. We began to prepare the track with the chalupa rhythm played by “el millo” and started layering an urban beat on top with guitars, synth pads and the rest of instruments. Then I traveled to Colombia searching for the artists that would sing the song (Adriana Lucia, Dragon y Caballero and Tato Marenco) and record them. Every part of the process is essential to create a great final product.
What advice would you give KCP´s students?
My advice for KCP students is to do what you love and work hard for every objective in your life. When we are in high school we often think that everything is easy but I firmly believe that success comes after a lot of effort, good decision making (as well as learning from the bad ones), sacrifice, focus and the passion you put into your work.
