Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniel Do Rosario.
Daniel, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Growing up in a very Christian home, I was never exposed to much music outside of 104.7 radio. Aside from the classic salsa music that my mom would play around the house on cleaning day, there was nothing that influenced me sonically throughout my youth. I was late to the party, but when I got my first music device, an iPod Touch, I quickly fell in love with rap and hip-hop; but in my house, the profanity was not going to fly. In middle school, desperate to be able to listen to my music, I took to using Audacity, a music editing program, to edit the cuss words out of the music I was listening to. From here, my journey began, and my obsession with music would grow exponentially. After going through a few YouTube channels, a few name changes, and a few short DJ tours, I’ve evolved into an artist with sure potential, and thirsty for the spotlight.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I’m a producer and a DJ. I spent most of my years of FL Studio making beats for no-name rappers in Atlanta, but I switched to EDM when I realized how dead-end it was. My DJ mixes are very versatile, and I can play for just about any crowd at this point, with around 6000 songs in my catalog.
My own music takes the two darkest emotions, sadness, and anger, and brings them out in a raw form. My discography is split 50/50 between these feelings, and I can only create when I’m indulging in one of them. I believe music is the only way to dispel the energy that society tells us is shameful. Some of my music lets you drown away, alone with headphones on, into your head, into the depths that no one else can understand. The rest of it invites you to thrash your head, jump around, be angry without judgment, whether you’re alone in your room or sweating at a venue with others with the same intentions. I want people to understand that humanity is dark by nature. It may not seem acceptable to feel these things, but we all do. Too much music revolves around “good vibes” and blueprints empty of passion. I want to expose a different side of it. I want to expose a different side of us.
What responsibility, if any, do you think artists have to use their art to help alleviate problems faced by others? Has your art been affected by issues you’ve concerned about?
For the first time in history, talent is no longer the core of art. I believe that our role is no longer to simply please the senses, but to present something IMPACTFUL and GENUINE; however that can be conveyed. In music, especially, originality has become the key to the gates. Artists like Young Thug and Playboi Carti would have never stood a chance in the old scene, but with the emphasis on being oneself becoming prominent, they’ve become industry leaders. Artists that can be themselves and present something fun or meaningful have the biggest impact.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
My alias is Sario. Most of my music is only on SoundCloud. As of now, I’m working on establishing my brand so that when I do start pushing it out, I’ll be able to spread the word more efficiently. However, my first single, Kick Rocks, is out on all streaming platforms as of a few weeks ago, a blood pumping banger to help you get some anger out. All you have to do is search Sario – Kick Rocks, and you’ll find me!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://soundcloud.com/sariomadethebeat
- Email: thesouthsidesound@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sariointhemix/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sariointhemix/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/sariointhemix
Image Credit:
Sophie DeCurtis and Hayley Anderson
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