Last night’s episode of NBC’s Songland was an absolutely crazy ride for contestant Pipobeats!
To no surprise, Pipo truly blew away producers Shane McAnally, Ester Dean and Ryan Tedder, along with recording artist Luis Fonsi, as they watched in awe when he belted out the Spanish lyrics his fiery Latin track “Sway.” It was so good that not only were Luis, Shane, Ester and Ryan dancing along, but the band was, too!
“That was like musical caffeine right there,” Luis said after Pipo performed. “I love Chile and you like myself speak the language but we live in the United States and we have a lot of different influences. And I can hear that in this song.”
“I think the chorus is a smash,” Tedder added.
Listen to Pipobeat’s song “Sway” below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8JqtJx2m2I
Nothing has come easy for Pipo, as he has been perfecting his craft for many years. The Chilean artist is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist. Starting at the tender age of eight-years-old, playing on shoeboxes in lieu of a real drum set and performing at his school talent shows and local events, Pipobeats has performed on national and international stages for thousands of viewers around the world while touring and on Asian and Chilean television. His music has been streamed and played on over 700 college stations and has been featured in various digital and print publications. His fans can also look forward to a single in Spanish and English that will be coming soon.
Pipo sent in five fun “secrets” about himself that fans wouldn’t really know about him, and they are absolutely amazing. Check them out below and make sure to give him a follow on Instagram at @pipobeats.
1. When I was a baby I was baptized twice by the same priest. He forgot I was first in line!
2. When I was 16 years old I was attacked by a bunch of teenage girls at the airport in Lima Peru confusing me for one of the members of One Direction.
3. My high school math teacher will be in my next music video “Hate It.”
4. I broke my school’s chocolate fundraiser record to buy my first microphone.
5. When I was 10 years old while doing yard work, against my will, I unknowingly rubbed my face with poison ivy! After that I had to go school with a swollen face for 2 long weeks!
Songland premieres every Monday at 10PM ET/PT on NBC.
