We had the good fortune of connecting with Dante Bacote and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dante, why did you pursue a creative career?

I developed a love for the arts in middle school. After performing on the stage and seeing the joy it brought to everyone in the audience at my Juilliard performance. I knew then it was what I wanted to do.

 

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.

What sets me a part from others is that I’m unapologetically true to myself and truly wish to bring the best out of not only myself but others. I like to travel to the place on the other side of fear. I am most proud to have released my debut album titled “You” this year available on all streaming platforms. Featuring Grammy Award. Winning Artist “Nicole. Wray” and engineered by Grammy Nominated Jak Brown a blend of futuristic sounds of love. I was in the series finale of the hit HBO series “The Sopranos”. I starred in Warner Bros. “The Prodigies”. I wrote on my wife’s Hit album “Piece of Me” released in 2022 currently over 30 Million Streams.

I got to where I am today by never giving up on myself and whenever a predicament arose I studied. to find a resolution. It was not easy there were many nights where. you question your steps but you just have to keep moving. I overcame. the challenges by envisioning my. dreams and realizing there is more work to do to reach them. One of the lessons I’ve learned is patience. is a virtue and each day you have a chance. and a. choice. I want them to know that there is only one of each person on this planet and we all beat the odds to exist so. lets enjoy each other spread love and know dreams can become reality.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Spondivits for tasty seafood buckets and more ale lol! Underground dance club. MJQ’s two sides. one with Hip Hop and other electronic to dance the night away. Clermont Lounge for some late night Karaoke. Prime for a steak dinner or Rays Killer Creek. Home studio to jam. with friends. and share ideas and feedback on new material.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to shout out my parents Mr. & Mrs. Bacote for always believing in me and doing everything in their power to help facilitate my dreams.

I also want to shout out my incredible wife “Lady Wray” aka. Mrs. Bacote for helping reassure to me that anything worth having takes time and hard work. Also for loving me. and helping fill my spirit with all I need to take the reigns on my dreams.

I also wouldn’t be here without my beautiful daughter “Melody” looking into her eyes let’s me know that anything is possible and there is magic in the world. She constantly drives me to help make the world a better place.

Website: https://music.apple.com/us/album/you/1678991229

Instagram: www.instragram.com/dantebacote

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/dantebacote

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BacoteDante

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanteBacote1

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DanteBacote

Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VY6dOQLMGpgvS2XgkrwXL?si=D5wk3pwURXacEpsP0zPZxw

Image Credits
Mike Coletta for headshot.

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