Have you ever broken a bone?
Unfortunately, yes. I broke my knuckle bone during school. One day I came to learn that the bones in my knuckles were not stronger than the bones in the other guy’s hip. That day after my mom had to leave work to come get me from the office, we rode the Muni bus to the doctor’s office. She was a little upset with me to say the least. The doctor had to insert a small titanium plate to repair my broken knuckle, a plate which I still have to this day.
Thank you all for taking the time to read. I recently sent an email telling a brief backstory of how “Dime Qué Será de Ti” came to be:
I thought it would be a good idea to post for everyone else to read as well.
For those interested, read on.
After months of writer’s block and feeling as if I had lost my musical inspiration, I woke around 2AM one night — the notes of a piano echoing through my mind. I immediately looked around for something to record on, the only thing I had on me was my iPad… so having to make due, I opened a downloaded piano app and let the melody guide my fingers. I composed through the night, not pausing, chasing the inspiration, until I had completed a rough sketch of the song.
That moment became the heart of “Dime Qué Será de Ti.”
I was able to translate the song into English (Tell Me Why) and began working with Abraham Armell in 2023. I loved his vocal rendition of my song so that is why I released “Tell Me Why” first.
Check out the links below for the music.
Welcome to the first post on the Montecruz Music review section.
As an artist, I know what it takes to write a song that means something — something honest, emotional, or raw. I’ve spent years creating music from the heart, and along the way, I’ve realized something else: I love listening just as much as I love creating.
This space is where I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the songs and artists that move me — whether it’s a lyric that sticks in your head, a beat that shifts your mood, or a performance that says everything without saying much at all.
Here’s what you can expect from this review section:
My goal? To spotlight music that deserves to be heard — and to build a space where music lovers and music makers meet.
Whether you’re here as a listener or a fellow artist, I’m glad you stopped by.
Let’s listen deeply. Let’s feel something real.
More reviews coming soon.
— Rafael Montecruz
Montecruz Music 