Josh Danielz; the talented upcoming Guyanese soca, dancehall artiste

Jul 28, 2024 News

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Kaieteur News – Josh Danielz, is an emerging talent in the soca and dancehall scene, propelled by his passion for music and the desire to make a lasting impact, looking to make waves on the local music scene. With his determination, dedication, and unique style of storytelling, he is poised to carve his path in the music industry, captivating audiences along the way.

The Waterfalls recently had the privilege of speaking with Danielz, who he shared insights about his work and challenges as a budding artiste in the local music industry.

The singer told this publication draws inspiration from his close-knit family and friends, with his cousin, Lisa Punch, a well-known Guyanese singer, having a significant influence on his musical journey.

Despite facing challenges as an upcoming artiste, such as a lack of local support and exposure, the singer remains determined to share his music with people, hoping they will appreciate and enjoy it.

He expressed gratitude for the support he has received thus far, adding that he aspires to follow in the footsteps of renowned dancehall artists like Vybz Kartel and Alkaline, even as he strives to establish himself in the industry.

Danielz’ upbringing was marked by difficulties, requiring him to hustle for everything he earned. He was raised by his mother, Natasha Daniels, whom he looks up to and credits for his accomplishments. Growing up as the second oldest among his six siblings, the singer attended Vryheid’s Lust Primary School, Lazer Edge Academic College, and pursued studies at a Technical Institute. Initially working as an electrician, his passion for music led him to embark on a music career while residing in the United States.

At the start his musical journey, he said that it was his best friend, Rodwell, who began remixing songs with him. He later collaborated with another friend in writing music. The singer told The Waterfalls that he finds joy in playing with words and painting vivid pictures through music.

The singer said that music allows him to explore places he has never physically been to, using his imagination as a powerful tool. The artiste told this publication that he cherishes the opportunity to tell his own story or share someone else’s through his music.

Furthermore, Danielz passionately expressed his desire for his music to evoke a powerful response from listeners, igniting an irresistible urge to get up and dance.

To this end, his music has garnered quite a significant following from platforms like YouTube and TikTok, where he showcases his music and shares comedic videos. He started posting his songs on YouTube since 2019 and has grown his following significantly, with 344k views on his videos since. Danielz’ has gained a significant following on YouTube, with 6.1K followers, and on TikTok with 17,000 followers, where he shares his music and relatable content. He has also collaborated with other prominent Guyanese dancehall and soca artists, such as BEDEYAH and BNick.

His song “Conductor,” featuring Stiffy Stiff, gained 121K views on YouTube, and the music video, filmed in Stabroek Market, featured locals.

The song captures aspects of the culture surrounding conductors and bus rides in Guyana, resonating with the audience. Within one of his captivating songs, Danielz delves into a relatable and familiar topic that strikes a chord with many Guyanese: the lively and dynamic interactions between bus conductors and passengers. His songs often relate to or depict stories that Guyanese can connect with.

The artiste’s music pays homage to parts of Guyanese culture, his love for soca and dancing. He also brings in comedic aspects in his music where his music video for his song “Business” showing someone peeking through someone’s window doing just about anything to mind their business. His videos and songs have a comedic aspect that a lot of people can enjoy.

His latest album, “Space Jam,” features five songs that blend soca and dancehall, exuding his groovy and unique sound. Tracks like “Jam Different,” “Space,” “Culture,” and “Drinking Again” inspire listeners to get up and dance. When asked for advice for upcoming artistes, the singer emphasizes the importance of self-belief and hard work.  He emphasizes the significance of both hard work and smart work in achieving success.

He highlights the need to reach out to people and actively promote one’s music. In his words, “People will always say believe in yourself, of course, you should believe in yourself and have faith in yourself, but you got to do the work too.”

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