Masculinity…what is it? /// Carlos “Lonelez” Rosario /// EP139:Part2

 

Our perspective is dramatically shaped by our personal experiences.  Hearing how other people perceive based on their lived experience is a great way to expand your perspective.

 

In America, we see change as slow and rarely accomplished.  However, when you talk to someone from another country, their perspective of slowness is very different because it truly does take a lifetime for change to occur.

 

Carlos provides a great perspective on cultural change in this part of the conversation.  Maybe it will help you see a different point of view. 

 

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Today we are with Carlos "Lonelez" Rosario Gonzalez.  Lonelez began his journey in the music industry as a graphic designer. Having designed for names such as Ozuna, Mozart La Para, J Alvarez, and Natti Natasha, he discovered that his true passion was in music production. Soon, Lonelez began to remix popular songs and it wasn't long until his remixes began to garner favorable attention.

                 

His trap remix of Daddy Yankee's Shaky Shaky became an internet sensation, and his bachata remix of Plan B's Fanatica Sensual was danced all over the world. In 2021, his reggaeton remix of Taylor Swift's Willow became a viral sound on TikTok.

               

He is now putting lyrics to his beats and, after releasing his first independent album Atraccion in 2018, and recently released his EP LaRomcom. His songs are those of love, adventure, party-going, and fun, with a bilingual touch that's purely unique to Lonelez.

               

Carlos also has written the romance novel series "The Bohemians".

 
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Topics we discuss:

 

• Machismo and his mindset about it

• Speed of cultural change
  • U.S. vs Dominican
• The influence of his art on others
• Vulnerability
  • Falling in love
  • Transforming who he is
  • Trusting yourself and what is
• Reluctance moving to New York
• Music as his future
• The story behind LoneLez

 

References:

• Carlos' Books
• Carlos' Music
• Hinduism's definitions of Gender
• F.E.A.R - Face Everything and Rise
• Shaky Shaky Remix

 

Credits:

 

Music:

Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

All music created by DJ Rufbeats