"THE BROOKLYN CROONER-R3" | |
GET FAMILIAR WITH THIS UPCOMING ARTIST With his best foot forward and his head high, R3 (Reality through Rap and R&B) born Jose Santiago, has been shining in the shade in the underground music industry for quite some time now. Standing amongst the elite in the upcoming, he's one step closer to super stardom. "There's so much competition out there and everyone is hungry...If I decide to take a day off that only allows my competition a full day to take a step ahead of me. It's a dream millions are chasing..." he says in reference to his work ethic. He's planning to release a mixtape entitled "Finally" later on this year. The name says it all as this will be R3's first independent project released to the public filled with melodic raps and smooth crooning with energy and hunger that can't go unfelt or unheard. If R3 isn't in the studio laying down his smooth melodic vocals, or tickling the ivory keys, he's zoned into his iphone listening to instrumentals and constantly writing. R3 leans toward writing music as a form of therapy. f rude of me but I'm an artist, and when artists get inspired, at least for me, everything else gets blocked out and I sort of drift off into 'Tunnel Vision Mode'." This young rising star has a long resume of hits and performances, from blazing nightclub stages all over the tristate area (NY,NJ,CT), touring with bands such as LMFAO, Swayzee, and Jamie Drastik, to winning underground s "I've literally been in mid-conversation with someone and suddenly stopped listening to them because I had to reach for my iphone to jot down a slick metaphor, or a catchy hook that magically popped in my head...It's kind ohowcases in Atlanta on the "Make It or Break It Tour." But here in his own city, R3 has shown and proved he's worthy, taking first place in showcase competitions in venues such as The Bowery Poetry Club, Karma Lounge, Pyramid Lounge, and Sofa Lounge, and putting on electrifying performances at big events such as 105.3 Party FM's PowerJam and Hot 97's Funk Master Flex Car Show. R3 was nominated and voted in The Elegant Hoodness Music Program's Artist of the Year Awards and fell in the top 5 of NYC's underground artists. "He becomes a different person on stage. You can feel his energy when he's performing. He's dope!" says a fan. R3's been the focus of quite a few magazine spreads, Get Signed Magazine and Royalty Magazine, just to name a couple and is a sponsored model for the urban clothing line 10 Deep Co. Also, to chalk up another mark on his resume, he recently starred in a reality TV show called "La Vie D'Aujoud Hui" (The Life of Today) airing in France. "Since day one I've always gotten really good at what I set my mind on. I always thought I had way too many hobbies and could never decide on what to focus on. But now that I'm older and a little more open minded I can dip and dabble my way into anything I set my mind on. Don't ever limit yourself because the possibilities are endless." From starring on TV shows, tearing up NYC's nightlife club scene, ghostwriting, and modeling, what's next on this man's agenda? With his stand out of the crowd voice, charming looks, suave persona, and an ora that's felt the second he walks into the room, his future in the music industry is seemingly promised. Stars do fall and fade away, but expect this one to shine for a long time! |
