Name: Ray Rivera
Birthplace: Bronx, N.Y.
Age: 19
Year: Freshman
Major: Undeclared
What is one thing that you are very passionate about in your life?
I’m really passionate about music.
What is it about music that makes you so passionate?
I grew up watching my brother create his own beats and songs. I became fascinated with it all and it stuck with me until this day.
Do you create your own beats and songs like your brother now that you’re older?
Yes I do! Not so much my own beats but mostly sound engineering, which has to deal with recording artists and enhancing sounds. I also write everything I do.
What type of music are you into and what type of music do you create?
I’m really into hip-hop. I listen to artists like J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Biggie and Drake, even though he gets judged hard. I have my own style of music but it’s mostly influenced by these artists.
If you can give one tip to those who are trying to pursue a career in music what would it be based on the experiences you have had?
Don’t give up. In the beginning, I was not as good as I am right now. I perform now and a lot of people show me love. The more you do something you love, the better you get at it so never give up on what you’re passionate about.