Aldrin Echeverri

Aldrin Echeverri was born in the beautiful city of Barranquilla, Colombia and received his musical education at the Conservatorio de Bellas Artes in Cali, Colombia.

At the age of 16 he settled in Boca Raton, FL where he received his college preparation and an Associate of Arts degree. Years later, he began his career as a Music Producer after finishing his education at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.

His love for music started from a very young age which led him to participate in many international events that helped him prepare and gain experience in the music industry.

He has worked alongside renowned artists such as Juna N Joey (Nickelodeon), JC Ulloa (Julio Iglesias), Manny Benito (JLO, Shakira, Celine Dion), Boris Milan (Fonseca) Los Gemelos de la Salsa (Alchemy) as composer, producer , musician, engineer and mentor.

The main instruments Aldrin specializes in are Vocals, Piano, Guitar, and Bass.

Q. How long have you been creating music?

I've been creating music since I was 12 or 13

Q. Do you have a preferred genre?

Pop Rock

Q. Tell us about your latest song, EP, or album.

"Adicto" is a song about me not being able to be separated from that one love that has been unique. I cannot Imagine my life without that person and the thought of being away is a scary one. The instrumentation is very good and the vocal arrangements I love the most.

Q. Could you describe your creative process? Where did the ideas come from, how were they transformed in your mind, what did you start with and how do you refine these beginnings into the finished work of art?

I have different creative processes and it all depends on the idea that comes first. It can the lyrics or the melody or a beat I start with, I save it and as the days pass I start to develop it and make it into something more like a song.

Q. Are there any challenging aspects to writing and/or recording your music?

Writing & Music comes naturally but the mixing part of the production has required me to learn a whole new set of things than before an artist wouldn't have to.

Q. How has the reaction to your latest release been?

I've gotten very good reviews from A&R's on the production itself and musicality of the song, but from the audience I've gotten comments about how they related to the song in their personal lives.

Q. What is the best song you ever released and why?

"Adicto" I'm addicted to you in a way I cannot understand. I cannot see my life without you.

Q. What song do fans seem to favor?

Adicto

Q. Has your style evolved since the beginning of you career?

Yes, I started doing more ballads and repetitive songs and now I find the lyrics I compose more meaningful and the music more colorful.

Q. What do you enjoy most about being a musician?

I get to create something very meaningful from nothing.

Q. Playing live or recording in studio? Do you have a preference?

Playing Live, the emotion of the audience cannot be replaced.

Q. Do you have a preference… vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, or downloads?

CDs. The best there is.

Q. Is there an instrument which you would like to learn and why?

Saxophone, I've listened to some amazing solos thru the years.

Q. Are there any musicians who inspire you? What qualities do you admire about them?

Juanes, Fonseca. The discipline.

Q. Would you like to travel to other countries to perform your music? If so, what would be your first stop?

UK and Spain

Q. Other than fame & fortune, is there something you hope to achieve through music?

I want people to be able to connect to a moment to have an unforgettable experience as they listen to my music.

Q. Are you currently working on any projects we should look out for?

Yes, I'm working on "Quiero Todo" or "I want it all" a single that appeals to a younger audience with fresh beats and lyrics.