WLS New Music ” Lynx – Mascara ” PRD BY LENNY SANTOS
Resolute, original, and focused are only some of the terms that can be used to describe bachata artist, Lynx. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York where he was exposed to the rhythm and flavors that lingered in the streets, the young singer/songwriter knew from a young age that he was destined to be in the spotlight. Today, he works to create original music compositions, adding innovation to the increasingly popular genre.
At home, Lynx was raised with his parents and three brothers. “My family is rich in the heart. Had I been born into another family, I may not be the same person I am today.” Growing up, Lynx’s parents made it their sole purpose to keep their boys out of the streets and raise them to be respectful and well mannered. Today, his manners and genuinely good-hearted nature are things that Lynx prides himself in and has been carried into his professional relationships.
Although extremely positive and always upbeat in nature, Lynx has not always had it so easy. “Growing up, I saw a lot of things that bothered me, but I use it as another form of inspiration to keep pushing forward and I hope to inspire others who may be in similar positions.” Lynx’s struggles do not stop there; at home his youngest brother Leo, who is blind and Autistic, serves as his greatest inspiration. Despite Leo’s disabilities and continuous visits to the doctor, he always manages to maintain a positive attitude toward everything in life, and this has transpired “he has a good heart and I think I have developed that through him.” In fact, Leo is one of the first people to hear some of Lynx’s finished work.
Culturally, Lynx’s Dominican and Ecuadorian roots have provided him with the groundwork to create the beautiful music that you hear today. “Because of my parents’ style in music, I was always surrounded by bachata, merengue, cumbia and ballads.” His mother’s romantic taste in music drew Lynx in, absorbing the emblematic dialect regularly used by artists such as Camilo Sesto, Roberto Carlos, and Alejandro Fernandez.
Lynx’s first compositions at the age of 13 started off as basic poems, “It was practice for the future, I just didn’t know it.” However, due to his shy nature, it was not until years later that the young bachatero decided that he would share his compositions with those around him. With a positive response coming from all angles and even an invitation to perform at a poetry slam in Madison Square Garden, Lynx knew that he was made for this. But even with such a positive response Lynx’s stage fright got the best of him, causing him to decline the poetry slam invitation; a decision he still regrets. Determined to get over his fear of performing, Lynx soon after attended acting school where he was able to break out of his shell and become the entertaining, charismatic person he is today.
Lynx’s inspirations stem from all angles; cultural influences from his Dominican and Ecuadorian roots have equipped him with the tools necessary to compose beautiful music that resonates with anyone who hears it. Lynx’s open-minded nature, natural humor, and genuine passion for what he does gleams in every aspect of his work as he aspires to become one of the greats in the modern bachata world.
