WELLINGTON BULLINGS Singer-Songwriter Wellington Bullings is a singer-songwriter based in Colorado. When did you first get into music? As a child, I used to write a lot of poetry and stories. I later became aware of the rhythmic similarities between writing and music, especially when it came to poetry. Naturally, I was very sensitive to sounds and would sing all the time. I found myself writing songs about everything and anything. It came very naturally to me. I wrote my first song at eight years old. My mother soon became aware of my passion and bought me a little pocket recorder that I carried with me everywhere.That’s how it all started.
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over the years. In the early stages of my career, I would try to apply too many ideas at once in my compositions. I’ve learned to be more intentional and simplified in my writing. Thoughtfulness and simplicity go a long way.
Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music? In my pre-teens I came across an old Billie Holiday record at a garage sale and decided to buy it. At the time, I was not aware of who she was. That was the first time I had ever heard jazz and I was blown away. I didn’t know it was possible to sing with such depth and emotion. Billie’s voice inspired me to explore my vocal depth further. How has your music evolved since you first began creating music? My songwriting style has become more simplified
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