Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Mario Salomon. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Mario, looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
I think it is a combination of: from my father and my passion for music and songwriting. From a very early age in my life I vividly remember watching my father reading those big, I mean really big books about health, history and others topics. Books that looks scary almost impossible to me to read. But now that I understand, I see that he had a goal, he wanted to be if not the best at his career as a Pediatric Doctor, one the top ten list. And believe me he made to that top ten list. My father became the General Director of Pediatrics in my province, And later on in his career he became the Director of Hygiene and Epidemiology of the province as well. He was always on time if not earlier to every activity, work, family reunions, meet up with friends. He still has that punctuality, that honestly I don’t have yet.
I really love writing, and with my songs I try to tell your story, and mine as well. I want people to reflect in live, appreciate what we have, family, friends. Be nice to each other, and not too judgmental. So to spread that message I have to keep writing and writing, the response and support of my family, friends and fans keeps me inspired, and drive my work ethic.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I was born in 1982, in Florida, Camaguey, Cuba. My family use to pay music in my house, in my father cars, and I always enjoyed watching my mam and dad dancing. I went to the school of sports, I practiced Volleyball during my school years. But I always was in love with music, so I managed to learn music, specifically percussion instruments while assisting to the sport school.
As soon as I finished my GED I started playing music as a professional. I was lucky enough to go on tour at a very early stage of my career. I started writing songs for the band I was playing with and others, something that I still do.
A few years ago I started to sing, I never though about singing in my life, since I hated my voice, I honestly didn’t like to listen to my voice on any kind of recording, on phones or when I recorded the way I wanted the real singers to perform my songs, for them to get an idea. But I can say that I got used to it.
What is very special for me about singing my songs, is that now I can tell the message I want people to get. I can explain the story behind song. Short story: An amazing and very talented singer told my producer – nobody can sing Mario’s songs like he does, because those songs are his stories. Personally I think that she the singer I was talking about and others, can sing my songs better than me.
This year I will release new music, new videoclips, even an album, I will have new collaborations with amazing artists, and I would love to invite you to check “Mario y su Timbeko” in your Social Medias.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The most important qualities, skills and areas of knowledge most impactful in my journey were: my writing, singing and drumming. My advice for those who are starting their journey in any career, always be your self, that is going to make unique, and uniqueness at long run will pay off. Sometimes uncomfortable situations, where you see a problem, it might not be a problem, it can be a signal for you to try new things, or/and find a different way (not the traditional way) to solve that situation.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
The most important thing my parents did for me was to believe in my dreams, and support me. I remember that sometimes when I was practicing some of my neighbors in Cuba used to yell at me: drink some water, take a break, get some rest, my mom and dad never complained about it, and now that I have my own kids, I know how it feels when they get loud. I’m deeply thankful for their unconditional support.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marioysutimbeko/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayitosalomon
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrU9Iq9Npp7_1JSP84NaX7w
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mario-salomon-312417808
- Other: Spotify: https://artists.spotify.com/c/en/artist/7x131X1m1MsNfWFCmQPBn8/profile/overview#_=_
Image Credits
All photo credit: Frederic Aube
