With a twenty year trajectory in the genre of salsa,
more than 1 million albums sold in the United States alone, and the most number
one radio hits for any artist in the realm of tropical music (which includes
bachata and merengue as well as salsa), it is no wonder that Victor Manuelle’s
latest album is titled Me Llamare Tuyo
(I’ll Call Myself Yours). Victor has
surely given himself to the public, along with his warm presence and smooth
demeanor it is easy to see why he is loved by all.
Today, with the release of Me Llamare Tuyo Victor Manuelle held a press conference in New York
City where he revealed not only his excitement for the release of this album and
the continuation of his Casi 20 tour, but
also his words of wisdom for artists who are new to the industry.
With such a long and successful career, it is easy to become
wrapped up in the fame and have it change you you but Victor remains humble
through it all, saying “…se ha forjado un ser humano que no va a cambiar aunque mi carera llega a cero.” He highlights
the direct connection social media allows him to have with his fans and says
that through this medium he sees that he is loved and he adores his fans in return.
Throughout the years, Victor has been known to stay true to salsa and, says his purpose in doing so is to bring salsa to
a younger generation. “Hay una generación que se comunica de una manera diferente,” he says and he has made it
his responsibility to bring urban artists like Voltio, Gocho and Ken-y (just to name a few) into
salsa in order to engage a younger generation. “Hay un publico joven que tengo que preocuparme de que sigan interesados en nuestro genero para que esto no sea un genero de nostalgia,” he explains. And
so, Victor’s soft, sensual way of communication mixed with the flair of new,
urban artists allows for a compelling sound that resonates with young people
along with a new, exciting one for those who have been salsa fans for years.
With such an impressive record and innovative mind set, I
was curious to know what his advice would be to upcoming artists like the ones
that are commonly featured here on A Vocal Accord. These were his words: “es mucho mas dificil la parte radial...pero con eso de las redes sociales tambien se esta simplificando un poco," he continues saying, "(hay que) perseverar y saber que esto no es una carrera uno o dos anos...que no se puede rendir...tienes que perseverar, hacer las cosas bien y tomarlo serio no tomarlo como un hobby o como algo pasajero.”
In fact, when it comes to new artists Victor is extremely
supportive, allowing young new artists to open for him at many of his
concerts. He says he feels it is his duty
to support new talent and help them through his own experience. “Yo creo que todos estos muchachos se merecen esa oportunidad. Es de la manera que yo siento que le estoy dando el apoyo que necesitan.” In fact, at his show this Saturday at Radio City Music Hall Victor will have some upcoming artists open the show
for him as well. Leading by example,
Victor is sure to support upcoming talent and expand not only salsa but music at large.
In stores today, Me
Llamare Tuyo has ten tracks that are sure to keep you singing, dancing, and
calling him yours. Victor’s Casi 20 tour
has stops throughout the summer in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Denver just to
name a few where you can join him for an entertaining and impressive show as he
always delivers. For a full tour list
visit his official website and download your copy of Me Llamare Tuyo on iTunes today!
www.VictorManuelleOnline.com
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