Dance With Me by Rajoch Music Review and Interview

August 9, 2015

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Rajoch is a male pop/dance artist originally born in Cabimas, Venezuela whose musical career developed when he moved to Miami and became well known in the nightclub scene there. This blossomed into music making and this song is part of the already released album Dancing In The Shadows. His music is upbeat contemporary pop with a strong dance edge, that incorporates the exotic rhythms of his native South American roots.

Dance With Me is a prime example of these combined elements, beginning with a catchy synth riff and a thudding four to the floor beat before developing into a rhythmically complex hi hat pattern. Rajoch then enters for the verse, the first minute more of a refrain consisting of ‘Tonight…’ before it proceeds properly, the lyrics uplifting and celebratory, about looking forward to a night out with friends: “The dancefloor is calling me….“.

Rajoch has a distinctive voice due to singing in his Venezuelan accent and this adds a unique sense of personality. It is a voice reminiscent of Chico, an artist who became big in the UK with a similar sound and style, though Rajoch’s voice is more memorable. As the track progressed, I enjoyed the funky, melodic bassline and interweaving electronica melodies.

Overall, this is a great track that boasts excellent production values and has commercial appeal for radio and the perfect sound for the clubs. The Latin American influence adds a nice flavour to the mix and though the song is long at six minutes, it doesn’t drag at all, though perhaps a shorter version might be useful for radio. I can see this version being a huge hit on the dance floor though, and maybe Rajoch is on the way to becoming the next Ricky Martin.

By Alex Faulkner

Rajoch’s smoking hot new single was exclusively released for airplay on AL’s top hit FM Radio Station104.7FM via Exposed Vocals broadcast partnership program that allows underground musicians a chance to get rotation on top FM Stations all over the nation.

Now, for our Exclusive Interview with Rajoch!

How did you hear about Exposed Vocals? What made you decide to sign up?

I FOUND OUT ABOUT EXPOSED VOCALS SURFING IN THE INTERNET. I DECIDED TO SIGN UP AFETER REVIEWING THE MANY SERVICES AND FEAUES THAT YOUR COMPANY PROVIDES.

So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?

I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN CABIMAS, ZULIA STATE, VENEZUELA. FROM MY EARLIEST CHILDHOOD MEMORIES, I HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED AND ASPIRED TO BECOME AN ANNOUNCER/MC, WORKING WITH THE ARTISTIC INDUSTRY AT SPECIAL EVENTS AND OCCASION, AND ALWAYS HAD A PASSION FOR MUSIC SONG AND DANCE.

THESE LAST FEW YEAR, I HAVE DECIDED TO COMBINE MY PASSION FOR MUSIC AND TALENT USING TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO SHARE MY MESSAGES OF LOVE AND RESPECT FOR ONE TO ANOTHER WITH MUSIC AND MELODIES.

How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?

THAT NAME IS A CONTRACTION OF MY NAME, MIDLE NAME AND LAST NAME.

MY INSPIRATION WAS MY POSITIVE AND AUTHENTIC WAY TO BE.

What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?

THE INTERNET IS A POWERFUL AND EFFICIENT TOOL THAT CAN HELP TO PROMOTE ANY KIND OF PRODUCT, AS A CONSEQUENCE SHARING ONLINE IS THE QUICK AND PERFECT WAY TO SHARE.

IF YOU WANT TO BE A SUCCESSFUL ARTIST, GIVING AWAY THE MUSIC, THAT HAS COST YOU: TIME CONSUMING, MONEY, PHYSICAL WEAR AND PERSONAL SACRIFICES, WOULDN’T REPRESENT NOTHING OF MY EFFORT AND GOOD WILL TO TRANSMIT THE BEST OF MYSELF.

EVERYTHING HAS A PRICE IN THIS LIFE.

Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?

YES, NEVER GIVE UP. BE PRO-ACTIVE IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL.

Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?

EVERYONE CAN MAKE MISTAKES DURING A SHOW PRESENTATION, BE READY TO IMPROVISE ACTING IMMEDIATELY WITH A PLAN B IS PART OF BEING A SUCCESSFUL ARTIST.

DON’T BE AFRAID OF MAKING MISTAKES, THEY ARE HELPING TO BE BETTER AND BETTER EVERY DAY.

Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?

AT THIS MOMENT I AM NOT DOING TOURS YET, WHEN THE MOMENT COMES I AM SURE I WILL ENJOY IT. THAT KIND OF EXPERIENCE; MEETING PEOPLE, LISTEN THEIR CRITICS, WILL MAKE ME WORK HARDER TO GIVE THE BEST.

AT THIS MOMENT AGAIN, I AM FOCUSING ALL MY EFFORT TO PUT TOGETHER EVERY PART OF MY PROJECT AND ACHEVE THE GOAL IN THE FUTURE.

Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?

I LOVE MUSIC AND HIS POTENTIAL OF INFLUENCE. THE SUPPORT WITH POSITIVE AND PEACEFUL THINGS TO OTHERS ARE MY BASIC INFLUENCE.

I DO PROCESS IT WITH A LOT OF MEDITATION, THINKING HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE TO OVERCOME AND MOTIVATE PEOPLE WHO ARE NEEDING A VOICE OF ENCOURAGEMENT.

Do you have a band website? Do you have a Facebook or Twitter? Do you use Bandcamp, Spotify, ExposedVocals or SoundCloud to share your music?

I DO HAVE A PROFESSIONAL WEB SITE A FACE BOOK PROFILE AND TWITTER.

I DO HAVE SOUNDCLOUD TO SHARE MY MUSIC, BUT NOW I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO EXPAND MY HORIZON WITH EXPOSED VOCALS WHICH HAS THE RIGHT STRATEGY WITH THEIR STRUCTURE AND KNOWLEDGE.

What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?

IF A MUSIC IS IN MY MP3 PLAYER IS BECAUSE I HAVE CHOSEN THEM. NOTHING EMBARRASSING YOU WILL FIND THERE.

If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?

I HAVE A SAMPLE STYLE OF LIFE BUT WITH QUALITY. PART OF THAT MONEY WILL BE INVESTED ON MY MUSIC AND PART OF IT TO HELP PEOPLE WHO REALLY ARE GOING TROUGH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS, SPECIALLY KIDS. I HAVE STARTED WITH ALMOST NOTHING AND I HAVE WORKED HARD. I KNOW HOW THE MONEY CAN HELP.

Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?

I STARTED A CLASS OF SINGING TECHNIQUES, WHICH WAS IN MY PLANS SINCE I STARTED. THE COURSE HAS SEVERAL COMPONENTS. I BELIEVE A MUSICIAN HAS TO BE CONSTANTLY PRACTICING UNDER A PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISING.

How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?

I HAVE BEEN PROMOTING MYSELF THROUGH INTERNET AND ALIVE SHOWS.

AS WE KNOW THE SOCIAL MEDIA ON INTERNET IS VERY EFFICIENT, THEN I HAD DECIDED THAT INTERNET WORKS FASTER.

If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?

I WOULD LIKE TO PERFORM WITH RICKY MARTIN AS WELL AS MADONNA, BECAUSE HE SHOWS AN AUTHENTIC LATIN WAY TO BE AND MADONNA HAVE A HIGH IMPACT WITH HER MUSIC AND STYLE OF LIVE.

So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?

IN THE MUSICAL WORLD THERE ARE ALWAYS UP COMINGS PROJECTS. “THE SHOW MUST GO ON AND NEVER STOP”

WRITING MORE MUSIC WILL BE THE NEW CONSTANT PROJECT.

If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?

I WILL BE MAKING MY OWN LINE OF CLOTHES, WHICH I HAVE ALREADY. I LOVE DESIGN SOMETHING UNIQUE TO WEAR.

IS OTHER TALENT THAT I HAVE BUT NOT BEEN WORKED NOW, DUE TO MY PASSION FOR MUSIC AND ALL THE TIME THAT TAKES TO DO IT.

Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?

IT WAS FROM THE MOVIE GREASE WITH JOHN TRAVOLTA AND OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN. BECAUSE IT WAS A GREAT MUSICAL PRODUCTION, STYLE, DANCE AND LOVE COMEDY.

LOT OF DIFFERENT KIND OF ART IN ONE PRODUCT.

How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?

THAT IS A GOOD QUESTION. I DO HAVE A HIGH STANDARD OF DISCIPLINE. I DO NOT BELIEVE WHEN PEOPLE SAY “I DO NOT HAVE TIME”. IF THINGS CAN BE ORGANIZED IN A SYSTEM OF PRIORITIES, IS EASY TO MANAGE AN SCHEDULE EFFICIENTLY AND I STILL HAVE TIME TO REST AND SHARE WITH FRIENDS. OFF COURSE SOME TIMES YOU WILL HAVE TO SACRIFICE SOME FUN TIME, BUT HIGH PRODUCTIVITY IS MY PERSONAL SLOGAN.

What should fans look forward too for the rest of 2014 and beyond?

I DONT WANT TO FALL IN THE SAME PACKAGE OF MANY OF THE ARTIST, WHERE THE TENDENCY IS COPYING WHAT THE OTHER DOES.

THE BEST MARKETING FOR ME WILL BE A UNIQUENE WAY TO EXPRESS THE MUSIC. IS VERY COMMON TO FIND LATIN MUSIC THAT SOUNDS SIMMILAR TO EACH OTHER. IT IS NOT EASY TO FIND A LATIN/ELECTRONIC MUSIC. MIXING WHAT MOST OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE LOOKING AN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE, WITH A REAL MESSAGE AND FUN.

Randy M

Since 2008, I've been dedicated to supporting unsigned artists through ExposedVocals.com, evolving from platform creation to in-depth music reviews and artist discovery. I showcase talent, amplify voices, and share industry insights from legends to empower the next generation of musicians.