Kingsville teen making waves in music scene

By Mark Ribble

KINGSVILLE — The sky’s the limit for 15-year-old Anthony Pimentel.

In August, the Grade 11 Cardinal Carter student released his first EP, entitled ‘Evening’, and his single, ‘Reasons’, made the airwaves on Mix 96.7 this past weekend.

Anthony’s song was featured on The Mix’s Homegrown Hit segment.

He writes, records and produces his own songs in his basement studio.

“I mixed and mastered the songs myself,” he said, referring to the EP.

Anthony’s musical interest comes to him naturally, as his dad Nelson, plays guitar and was in a band before.

“There were always guitars lying around the house,” says Anthony. “My dad bought me my first guitar when I was nine.”

Kingsville’s Anthony Pimentel recorded an EP during pandemic.

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 to be a professional recording artist,” he says. “It’s my passion and I love the feeling when people react to my music.”

His mom, Rosemary, is very proud and excited that Anthony has released his EP.

“He’s been in so many talent shows,” she says. “I’m happy he’s been able to do something with his talents.”

Anthony has been a featured singer on the Chrysler Theatre stage as well, so he’s come a long way in a short amount of time.

“If you put your heart and soul into something, you can do whatever you want,” says Rosemary. “Just believe in yourself.”

‘Evening’ is available on all of the major platforms, including Spotify, You- Tube Music, Shazam and Apple Music.