From the streets of California to the oil fields of Texas, from late nights in a bedroom studio to crafting over 200 songs, Raiziel is proof that music is more than sound — it’s survival, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. At 33, after years of freestyling, writing, recording, and shaping his own vocal style, he’s stepping into the spotlight with a story as raw and inspiring as his music.
SongsWire sat down with Raiziel for an exclusive Fox Commentary interview, where he opens up about his beginnings, hardships, and the long road it took to find his sound.
SongsWire: Let’s start from the beginning. You were born in California, but your parents are originally from Mexico. Can you walk us through your early years?
Raiziel: Yeah, so I was born in California, and both of my parents came from Mexico. When I was 11, my family moved to West Texas. Life wasn’t easy — we struggled with money, moving from place to place, and trying to make things work. I even spent part of my childhood living in Mexico. Growing up, I saw the streets real early, and it left an impact on me.
SongsWire: You mentioned you started freestyling young. What drew you into music at that time?
Raiziel: I was about 14 when I started freestyling with the homies. At first, it was just fun — something to pass the time. But I realized I had something inside of me that I couldn’t keep bottled up. Music gave me a way to express what I was going through and what I was seeing around me.
SongsWire: What were some of the struggles you faced before you took music seriously?
Raiziel: Man, life hit me hard. My family struggled financially, and we were constantly moving. I was always working — helping my stepdad at home, then moving into construction and eventually oilfield jobs. Those jobs taught me a lot, but I always felt like music was calling me. I wrote here and there as a teenager, but I didn’t really commit until I was 25.
SongsWire: When did you record your first track?
Raiziel: I recorded my first song at 27. That was the moment it started to feel real. Up until then, I was just writing — filling up notebooks, trying different styles. Once I got in the studio, I started to understand the craft better.
SongsWire: You grew up on rap, but reggaeton became a huge influence for you. What changed?
Raiziel: Yeah, I grew up writing rap, but then I started listening to Wisin y Yandel when I was a teenager. Man, their sound just hit different. I fell in love with the energy and the style of reggaeton. I decided to try it out myself, and I was surprised — I was good at it. It felt natural.
That’s when I knew I wanted to push it further.
SongsWire: You’ve written over 200 songs. How did you find the discipline to keep creating?
Raiziel: Honestly, it was all about dedication. I spent most of my time in my bedroom studio, just trying to figure out how everything works. I taught myself how to use my voice, how to record, how to bring songs to life. It wasn’t easy — it took me seven years to get where I’m at now. But I never gave up. I had to practice, practice, and practice some more.
SongsWire: You talk about creating your own vocal style. Can you explain that?
Raiziel: Yeah, I call it “giving birth” to my vocals. I didn’t want to sound like anybody else, so I kept experimenting until I found my lane. It’s about emotion, rhythm, and honesty. I built it piece by piece over the years, and now it feels like mine.
SongsWire: What drives you to keep pushing, even after all the obstacles?
Raiziel: I left a lot behind chasing this dream. Some days were tough, but I remind myself why I started. Music is more than a career to me — it’s hope. I push myself every day because I know I still got a lot to learn. And I got big dreams, man. I want to make it to the top, not just for me, but to inspire others. I want to show people that no matter how hard it gets, you can’t give up — the sky is the limit.
SongsWire: What can fans expect next from you?
Raiziel: Right now, I’m bringing a lot of my old songs to life in the studio. I’ve got hundreds of ideas waiting to be heard. It’s about time I share my journey through music. I’ve been preparing for this moment for years, and now I’m ready.
The Fox Commentary takeaway: Raiziel is living proof that passion doesn’t fade with struggle — it grows stronger. From freestyling in Texas to falling in love with reggaeton, from oilfield jobs to building his own studio sound, his journey is a blueprint of perseverance. With over 200 songs ready to be unleashed, Raiziel is an artist to keep on the radar, and his story is just beginning.
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