User:DanielBaron

'''8 play listed singles on 94.5 Kfm and 94.7 Highveld Stereo (‘Paint My Blue Sky’, ‘Wrongfully Detained’, ‘Different Feeling’, ‘So Much More’, ‘See Thru’ and ‘A Lion’s Heart’, ‘All Over Now’, ‘Not Here’) and at least 4 play listed singles across main radio stations across South Africa. His 9th play listed track is 'Crazy, Beautiful World', which was released in August 2013 and will feature on his forthcoming second album.

3 songs written and recorded for international feature documentary film STUCK (‘Both Ends Burning’, ‘Wrongfully Detained’, ‘Failure to Thrive’).

Four charting songs on the Kia Take 40 SA – ‘So Much More’ (No. 2), ‘See Thru’ (no. 12) ‘All Over Now’ (no. 2), ‘Not Here’ (no. 1)

‘So Much More’ was used in a recent DStv advertising campaign.

The song ‘It’s Time’ was written and recorded for our local sporting heroes and was officially presented to 2012 Olympic Gold Medalists Chad Le Clos and Cameron van der Burgh.

Opened for Daniel Bedingfield and Bon Jovi, where he performed to 60,000 people.

“Daniel Baron is one of the rare gems, as evidenced in this recently released debut album” The Citizen, October 2012.

 ''“This is a seamless collection of songs covering everything from love and inspiration to pain and heartache. Daniel Baron’s debut is nothing short of amazing.” The New Age, October 2012''

 ''“The album is filled with pop/ rock gems. It seemed Daniel really worked hard on this album, and the hard work definitely paid off.” People Magazine, October 2012''

 "What strikes me about this self-taught musician is a massive sense of humility. A sense of hard work and dedication to his chosen career. This is something refreshing to find in an industry which can often feel characterized by ego, laziness and self-entitlement.” LoveSAMusic, February 2013

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From apparently out of nowhere, comes South African singer songwriter Daniel Baron, who, in the space of less than a year, has a remarkable 8 songs simultaneously on rotation across most radio stations across the country. Catchy melodies, meaningful lyrics and a melting voice form a part of the package of this 21 year old hit-maker from Johannesburg who has released well-known singles including ‘Paint My Blue Sky’, ‘Different Feeling’ and ‘Wrongfully Detained’. His hit ‘Not Here’ featuring ProVerb hit number 1 in July 2013 and he won an esteemed Wawela Award for Best Male Artist and Composer that same month.

The inspirational pop anthem ‘So Much More’ peaked at number two on the Kia Take 40 SA chart and can currently be heard on DSTV as a part of their advertising campaign. His most recent single is the edgy dance duet ‘See Thru’, where he collaborates with the soulful Lizé, a top 10 finalist in South African Idols 2009.

In 2010, Daniel traveled to the States on a musical self-discovery trip where he performed at multiple venues. He was scouted by a film producer and wrote and recorded ‘Wrongfully Detained’ and two other songs for an upcoming documentary film ‘STUCK’, which reviews the worldwide adoption crisis. The film and music video, both filmed in Ethiopia, are set for release during the course of 2013. Details on the cause can be found on www.bothendsburning.org). The follow up single ‘Different Feeling’, an up-beat and heart-racing ballad, had remarkable success on South African radio and was described as simply “amazing” by Patrick Magnerella, manager of Green Day and the Goo Goo Dolls. This single was released in England in May 2013, where it received air play on BBC Radio 2. Daniel toured England in May 2013 and received an overwhelming response from the British audience as well as industry executives and decision makers. His stay was extended as he was fast tracked in to X-Factor UK and made the semi-final rounds.

Daniel co-wrote the hit Afrikaans song, ‘Liefde Soldaat’, which is performed by the South African boy band ADAM. Staying within the Afrikaans sphere, Daniel recently wrote and co-produced a number of songs for Lee Scott, a well-known Afrikaans solo artist. He has also collaborated with SA rap star Obita and has worked with top producers such as Darryl Torr (Zebra and Giraffe), Kreesan and Myles Shannon. On a whole new front, he has composed songs and jingles for a number of large corporate companies including Adcock Ingram and AcuCheck. Daniel was also behind CARA’s hit single ‘Insomnia’, which receives regular airplay across the country. Daniel is a self-taught musician who adds drums and bass to his skills as a songwriter, vocalist and pianist. He has performed in an array of venues including jazz bars, restaurants and theatres and more recently to sold-out audiences at festivals and major music venues. His style of music is best described as pop rock but he adds elements of dance and electonica to give each tune the edge that has ensured him multiple play listing.

A focused and humble disposition have meant that Daniel has been in a strong position to build and maintain relationships in the music industry and this “nice guy” is set to compete confidently with some of the finest local and international talent.

Daniel’s debut album ‘It’s Time’ was released in September 2012 and is produced by up and coming producer Brendan Campbell. It features all 5 of his hits as well as a new singles including the anthem ‘It’s Time’, which is dedicated to the sporting heroes in South Africa as well as ‘A Lion’s Heart’, which was inspired by and written for Daniel’s late cousin Matthew, who passed away from cancer in August 2012. Daniel has been selected as the supporting act for acclaimed international artist Daniel Bedingfield in November 2012. The most recent single is chart topping ‘Not Here’, a collaboration with rapper ProVerb. A reworked version of ‘A Lion’s Heart’ was recorded with former Clout front lady Cindy Alter, who sold 12 million albums and had an international mega hit ‘Substitute’. This single appears on the Special Edition of ‘It’s Time’.

'“Every kind of music I hear influences me in one way or another. I write music to move people.”'