Heinrich Heine once said, “Where words leave off, music begins.” A single note or tone is not always pleasurable, but if it is arranged harmoniously, letting the melody flow, music is amazingly beautiful.
Indeed, music is a central element of life. Studies show that music affects the deep emotional centers of the brain. It is not very hard to produce music since people already possess a natural musical instrument, which is their voice.
One of the gifted singers is Michael Antonio Almeida, who goes by the stage name, Tony V. He is an American singer, rapper, and DJ who also loves to write his songs and produce his tracks or records. He was born in Manhattan, New York, but he grew up in Puerto Rico. He always had a strong passion for music, and his musical genres are influenced by various genres, such as RnB, Hip-Hop, Rap, and Latin Music, having grown in Puerto Rico.
However, music was not his original career path. He served ten years in the United States Marines, where he learned to embody the core values of the Marine code – courage, honor, and commitment. All of these values add substance to the character of Tony. After his service, he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services so he can help and serve his community by working with a lot of non-profit organizations. He hopes to set an excellent example for the youth, especially troubled ones through his various social works.
After switching his major in a Master’s Degree program focusing on units in marketing, he finally decided to pursue his lifelong passion for music. He wanted to make it a full-time job. At the beginning of 2020, he released his first-ever track album containing 11 wonderfully crafted songs. Later on, he went to record three more singles with the titles “It’s a Vibe,” “Ride For You,” and “How do you Sleep.” His music is available on different musical platforms on the internet like Youtube, Soundcloud, Itunes, and Spotify.
What sets him apart from other rising musicians or vocalists is his diversity as a singer. One significant asset of Tony is his being bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish fluently. Furthermore, this talented singer can sing any song from any music genre since he loves to explore different kinds of songs and tunes. He can also write songs that make him a very well-rounded and versatile artist. He is not limited to one specific field, which helps him attract people of all ages and races. His deep connection to music allows him to convey mind-numbing emotions. His raw energy, memorable experiences, and wisdom lets him move any listener, which gives him an edge because not all artists can connect with their audience at an emotional level.
Anybody can sing or make music, but Tony seeks to create music that enables everyone to relate to it. The message behind his music is mostly about love, compassion, good vibes, Experiences, Heart Breaks, energy, and harmony. Visit his official Instagram account to hear a glimpse of this artist’s raw talent and diverse musicality.
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