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Elmer Abreu Suriel(Born June 24, 1994) known professionally as Esme, is a Bachata singer, songwriter who blends the music of his Dominican homeland with the colors of New York to create a sound all his own.

Early Life
Elmer Abreu Suriel (Esme) was Born in 1994 in The Dominican Republic, to DominicanParents. Originally from Constanza, Dominican Republic, Esme migrated to Queens, New York at the age of 8. He had a humble upbringing, with his single mother working overnight jobs 6-7 days a week, Esme had no choice but to help her take care of his bother and sister and start working at a early age.Â

As a young man, he worked in places as varied as a Laundromat, a pizzeria, and a shoe store to help his single mother care for him and his siblings, and to pay for studio time as he followed his dreams. At the same time, he sought out every opportunity to learn about the music industry, formed his own dance group, and served as captain of his high school step team.

His stage name "Esme" has 3 meanings, to be loved, admired and Respected.

Esme Performing his single "Perteneces A Nadie" and "La Primera Vez" for the first time in Colombia.

Music Career
The multicultural atmosphere of his new home (New York City) influenced Esmeâ€™s musical tastes and production. Spanish-language artists such as Julio Iglesias, Ricardo Arjona, Juan Gabriel, and American pop starsÂ Bruno Mars andÂ The Weeknd shaped Esmeâ€™s own music. He brings these influences to his first bachata album, produced byÂ Latin Grammy nominee and ASCAP award-winning composer Pedro sP Polanco. Esme's unique sound coupled with his edgier lyrics mark a new direction for modern bachata.

Esme is a multitalented artist who knows the value of hard work. brings this same energy and work ethic to his musical career. His drive has already earned him a solid presence on social media: (EsmeMusic) he has a play count of over 1 million plays on Spotify, and over 3 million views on YouTube.Â

Esme's first bachata single from his upcoming albumÂ Perteneces A Nadiehas over 500k spotify plays and over one million views onÂ youtube. it was danced by one of Perus biggest TV celebritiesÂ "Rosangel, la chica selfie"which helped him land his song all over the radio in Peru, such as RadioÂ Ritmo Romanca. As well as his second single "La Primera Vez". His third single "Amantes" has accumulated over 3 million views on youtube alone and has score him his firstÂ tour in Europewith over 20Â tour Dates. Amantes has charted top 5 in multiple internationalÂ Tropicalmusic charts. He was also nominated and won the award of up and coming bachata artist of the year in 2017Â Telemundo's Premios Viva La Juventud award show.

Esme New Look for his 2019 "Amantes European Tour"

Esme was invited to perform in Chicago in the middle ofÂ 2018 for the first time, in which he developed a buzz with all the dancers and people that attended his live show. Esme got invited back to the city for the biggest salsa congress of the year because of his on stage persona. Esme formed part of the February 7th,Â 2019 Chicago International Salsa Congresswhere he presented some of his well known bachata songs such as Amantes,Â Perteneces A Nadie, La Primera Vez and more together with aÂ live Bachata Band

These February 14th Esme was invited to perform forÂ the Bronx Community college and The bronx council for the arts.For the first time ever Latino Bachata band and History of bachata event.