User:Erick Bohorquez/sandbox

Erick Bohorquez's passion for music began early as a child hearing the melodies of his father's organ and harmonica. Erick's creative outlet has always been to play music and in 2001, he studied flamenco guitar in Spain. In 2002, he graduated from the University of Texas Austin. Decided to try his luck in the music industry, he packed his bags and moved to LA, where he started in promotions at Elektra Records. In 2004 he left California moving back to Austin, TX where he eventually landed the role as Regional Manager of Marketing and Promotions at Island/Def Jam Records. There, he was the go to person in charge of managing Universal Music Group artists, while developing and maintaining relationships at Radio, Press, and Retail. Contributing to numerous #1 hits and receiving many accolades including 2005 Major Record Label of the Year.

In 2006, Erick parted from the Def Jam; then quickly shifting his focus on writing, recording, and playing live shows. Erick is a founding member of the roots reggae, latin, dub group Don Chani. This touring act has shared the stage with reggae greats such as The Skatalites, Culture, Eek A Mouse, Luciano, Sister Carol, The Wailing Souls, Morgan Heritage, The Wailer's, Ziggy Marley and The Meditations. In 2009, the band released its first album, “From the Hilltops” and a corresponding dub album, “Dub the Hilltops." and receiving press, air-time, radio interviews, and great TV exposure.

Inspired by his new life as a father, Erick released a children's album entitled LENNON'S SONG, dedicated to his son Ishan Lennon. His self produced album is entitled, "We Love, We Learn, We Grow."