Music has always been at the heart of Iuris Ekero’s life. Raised in a family steeped in musical tradition—his grandfather a singer with several albums and his father a skilled trumpeter—he grew up surrounded by sound and rhythm. That legacy has shaped his journey, fueling his passion to carve out his own path as an artist. With his debut single “Midnight Drive,” iurisEkero introduced listeners to his fresh, energetic blend of pop and modern melodies, offering the first taste of his ambitious project, “Proyecto One.”
Follow-up singles like “Come to Me, I’m a Man” showcased his ability to deliver catchy hooks and vibrant production, while “The Sun, The Wine and You” added summer energy with its infectious remix added into the package. Each release reflects his evolving artistry and unwavering drive to create music that moves people. Now, with the release of “Proyecto One (Deluxe Edition),” a 16-track album that captures his full creative vision, iurisEkero is ready to fully step into the spotlight. In this interview, he opens up about his inspirations, his process, his music, and where he hopes this journey will take him.
- Growing up with a singer grandfather and a trumpeter father, what’s one specific childhood memory that made you realize music was going to be your path?
iurisEkero: Sure, I clearly remember when I was 7 years old, my father used to take me to see his band’s concerts, where he played the trumpet, and I enjoyed all the music so much and dreamed of creating my own songs in the future. Often, we traveled outside our city for his concerts, and I saw how people enjoyed and danced with lots of joy, and I thought: when I grow up, I want to be a musician.
- Your family’s influence clearly shaped your artistry—how do you balance honoring that legacy while creating something distinctly your own?
iurisEkero: I believe that naturally, I have incorporated those melodies and all the ones I listened to later on, so when I compose, a combination of that music and what I still listen to today naturally emerges. I always try to be original, but above all, I want the song to touch the heart.
- Was there a piece of advice from your grandfather or father that still guides you in the studio today?
iurisEkero: My grandfather taught me his passion for music and the importance that songs have for all people in life. From my father, I learned to identify a good melody or song, always being attentive to the fact that when inspiration comes, you have to seize it and never give up, even if it takes time to appear.
- You’ve lived between the USA and Argentina—how has that bicultural experience shaped your musical identity?
iurisEkero: It’s incredible how life experiences nourish my songs. Living in the USA and in Argentina allows me to listen to and analyze so many different rhythms and types of music, and both cultures, in many aspects, help me add originality to my songs. A Miami dance club rhythm mixed with the nostalgia of Argentine tango feels absolutely incredible to me.
- Midnight Drive introduced your energetic pop style. What was the “spark” moment that inspired that song?
iurisEkero: This is the first song I felt so satisfied and proud to have composed. Among all my songs, I think it is the most personal, and it is based on a trip with a very dear friend from Minneapolis to Sioux Falls in the USA, one night when we missed the flight and had to rent a car to arrive on time in Sioux Falls. I drove all night, with a lot of snow on the road, but we laughed and enjoyed the trip so much that it had to become a song. Of course, we arrived on time.
