Easy come, easy go; was the lesson two-time Emmy Award winning violinist,
Damien Escobar learned when he and his brother walked away from a multimillion
dollar brand that took ten years to build. The now 27-year-old’s claim to
fame came early on in his teens when he, alongside his brother, appeared on
“America’s Got Talent” as Nuttin’ but Stringz. Two urban kids from Jamaica,
Queens, playing a blend of hip hop and classical melodies with a violin was
somewhat surprising to viewers, and unique to say the very least; and the duo
quickly shot to stardom– appearing in commercials and movies, touring, and even
adding a platinum selling album to their accolades. But growing creative
differences eventually became too much for the pair to bear, and the success of
Nuttin’ but Stringz came to an end– shattering the name and reputation Damien
worked hard to establish, and forcing him to rebuild from rock bottom.
After the fall, Damien is reveling in the climb. Since re-launching his career,
Escobar boasts of 200K downloads from his first R&B mixtape, “Sensual
Melodies”; and has more than a few notable solo headliner performances under his
belt including: CBS Upfront Presentation, Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New
Chef Awards, Indy Car Championship Awards, Major League Baseball Annual
Golf Fundraiser Event, Angela Simmons “Electric Daze” Fashion Show, Russell
Simmons’ Hip Hop Inaugural Ball, and corporate concerts for FRIDAYS,
Walmart, Target, and more.
Escobar, once a self-proclaimed retired violinist, is now on everyone’s radar; and
has even obtained online success with viral videos picked up by media giants such
as WorldStarHipHop.com, Huffington post, and Allhiphop.com. A recent feature
in PEOPLE Magazine elevated Escobar to new heights in his solo career;
highlighting his movement of giving back to others by doing random acts of
kindness.The star even found his way back on national television, accepting an
invitation to appear as a performer in WEtv’s “David Tutera’s: Unveiled”. And
since then invitations to appear on television haven’t ceased; landing Escobar in
the interviewee chair at FoxNews and NBC, with other appearances lined up for
the remainder of 2014.
As a veteran, knowing the ups and downs of the industry, Escobar has committed
to centering his career around the loyal fans he refers to as “good people,” who
constantly remind him of why he got back into music. His appreciation for the
support system he feels sustains him, spawned his Pop-Up Performance campaign.
Armed with a giant speaker, a mic, and his violin, Escobar set out to surprise
unsuspecting New Yorkers with a pop-up concert experience. The response to his
documented journey was overwhelmingly positive, and resulted in Damien
announcing a five city pop-up performance tour.
Currently, Escobar is appreciating his journey as a fresh new artist, with the
release of his high-energy, inspirational single “Freedom” which debuted on
CNN.com. He is scheduled to go on tour in Mid-May, and can be seen on “The
Katie Couric Show” on May 28th. The artist has also tapped into the book
industry, penning his first children’s book entitled “The Sound of Strings.” He
will begin his book tour at the start of the new school year.
In 2010 Nuttin’ But Stringz disbanded and Damien Escobar emerged as a solo
artist out to make a name for himself. Humble in his dealings but confident in his
craft, Damien makes it no secret that he’s determined to gain recognition for being
the “dopest” violinist to crossover into mainstream music. In an industry not
overpopulated by instrumentalist, the urban-rock violinist is looking to change the
game. He’s a pioneer with a plan, and the future of music rest in his hands.
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