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By Mark Ribble to be a professional recording artist,” he KINGSVILLE — The sky’s the limit says. “It’s my passion and I love the feelfor 15-year-old Anthony Pimentel. ing when people react to my music.” In August, the Grade 11 Cardinal CarHis mom, Rosemary, is very proud ter student released his first EP, entitled and excited that Anthony has released ‘Evening’, and his single, ‘Reasons’, his EP. made the airwaves on Mix 96.7 this past “He’s been in so many talent shows,” weekend. she says. “I’m happy he’s been able to Anthony’s song was featured on The do something with his talents.” Mix’s Homegrown Hit segment. Anthony has been a featured singer He writes, records and produces his on the Chrysler Theatre stage as well, so own songs in his basement studio. he’s come a long way in a short amount “I mixed and mastered the songs my- of time. self,” he said, referring to the EP. “If you put your heart and soul into Anthony’s musical interest comes to something, you can do whatever you him naturally, as his dad Nelson, plays want,” says Rosemary. “Just believe in guitar and was in a band before. yourself.” “There were always guitars lying ‘Evening’ is available on all of the around the house,” says Anthony. “My major platforms, including Spotify, Youdad bought me my first guitar when I Tube Music, Shazam and Apple Music. was nine.” After a few lessons, Nelson bought Anthony a guitar book and he took it from there. Over the years, he’s managed to perfect his craft and even picked up a little piano and saxophone. Now, with his music hitting the airwaves, he’s excited to continue his music career. “It’s my dream Kingsville’s Anthony Pimentel recorded an EP during pandemic.
