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Voice contestant talks life after reality TV
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Voice contestant Aquile: “The girl I sang against did a Christina Aguilera song in front of [judge] Christina Aguilera...”
Carlsbad-based singer/songwriter Aquile watched last week’s season finale of The Voice. It was the first time he’s seen an episode since he appeared on the chair-spinning talent show in 2012.
Video:
"London"
...by Aquile
“It can get hard to watch,” admits the R&B/pop singer who supports himself with corporate and private gigs. “It was a huge part of my life. It brings back memories and all kinds of emotions. I get frustrated.”
Aquile (pronounced a-quill — he only uses his first name) appeared on three televised Voice episodes.
“I sang ‘I Believe I Can Fly,’ by R. Kelly,” he said of his first “cattle call” audition. “There were two or more call-backs after that.”
He says that once you get on the show it’s the producers who decide what song you sing. “They give you a huge selection, and they let you number which one you prefer. But ultimately the producers have the most control.”
Past Event
Aquile
- Friday, December 23, 2016, 5 p.m.
- Farmer & the Seahorse, 10996 Torreyana Road, San Diego
Past Event
NYE With Aquile and DJ Brandon Noel
- Saturday, December 31, 2016, 8 p.m.
- Lake San Marcos Conference Center, 1035 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos
- $125
His first TV appearance was performing “Your Song,” by Elton John. “My son was born the day before at Tri City Hospital — the same hospital I was born at. I rushed back just in time. I was on fire. I whooped ass. The girl I sang against was just 16. I was 26.”
But his final appearance on the show went differently. “It was a knock-out round. The girl I sang against did a Christina Aguilera song in front of [judge] Christina Aguilera. That sealed the deal for her. At the end of the day it’s a producer’s show. They make the rules. It’s like voting for our president.”
Aquile has 16 songs in the can, but is waiting until he records a few more tracks before he decides what will be on his first album. His solo shows are a mix of his originals often looped in with Drake/Tupac/Bieber mashups. “I create my own harmonies and make up a lot of my compositions on the fly.”
Aquile appears at Carnitas Snack Shack at the Embarcadero on Saturday and New Year’s Eve with his seven-piece band Aquile & Co. at Decoy Dockside in San Marcos.
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Aquile — a son is born
Voice contestant talks life after reality TV
Aquile — a son is born
Voice contestant talks life after reality TV
Voice contestant Aquile: “The girl I sang against did a Christina Aguilera song in front of [judge] Christina Aguilera...”
Carlsbad-based singer/songwriter Aquile watched last week’s season finale of The Voice. It was the first time he’s seen an episode since he appeared on the chair-spinning talent show in 2012.
Video:
"London"
...by Aquile
“It can get hard to watch,” admits the R&B/pop singer who supports himself with corporate and private gigs. “It was a huge part of my life. It brings back memories and all kinds of emotions. I get frustrated.”
Aquile (pronounced a-quill — he only uses his first name) appeared on three televised Voice episodes.
“I sang ‘I Believe I Can Fly,’ by R. Kelly,” he said of his first “cattle call” audition. “There were two or more call-backs after that.”
He says that once you get on the show it’s the producers who decide what song you sing. “They give you a huge selection, and they let you number which one you prefer. But ultimately the producers have the most control.”
Past Event
Aquile
- Friday, December 23, 2016, 5 p.m.
- Farmer & the Seahorse, 10996 Torreyana Road, San Diego
Past Event
NYE With Aquile and DJ Brandon Noel
- Saturday, December 31, 2016, 8 p.m.
- Lake San Marcos Conference Center, 1035 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos
- $125
His first TV appearance was performing “Your Song,” by Elton John. “My son was born the day before at Tri City Hospital — the same hospital I was born at. I rushed back just in time. I was on fire. I whooped ass. The girl I sang against was just 16. I was 26.”
But his final appearance on the show went differently. “It was a knock-out round. The girl I sang against did a Christina Aguilera song in front of [judge] Christina Aguilera. That sealed the deal for her. At the end of the day it’s a producer’s show. They make the rules. It’s like voting for our president.”
Aquile has 16 songs in the can, but is waiting until he records a few more tracks before he decides what will be on his first album. His solo shows are a mix of his originals often looped in with Drake/Tupac/Bieber mashups. “I create my own harmonies and make up a lot of my compositions on the fly.”
Aquile appears at Carnitas Snack Shack at the Embarcadero on Saturday and New Year’s Eve with his seven-piece band Aquile & Co. at Decoy Dockside in San Marcos.
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