“If you’re young and talented, it’s like you have wings.” Haruki Murakami

Since the age of seven, Buto has always been willing and able to display his musical gifts in a variety of methods. Whether it’s composing or singing, he has a mind for creativity the way Rembrandt paints, or how Toni Morrison writes. However, it’s hard work and dedication to the craft that has cumulated in the fruits of his labor coming to pass. Already, Buto has several credits of music in his name, and most recently helped produce his sister’s first single. The 23-year-old musical genius from Manassas Park is now about to take the reggaeton world by storm with the release of his latest album, Vamos Arriba.

Here is he performing at the Manassas Park dedication last Saturday.

He released the following statement to the PW Perspective: “Vamos Arriba is my first album in a language that isn’t English (English being my native tongue). Nor is it my last.”

“My love for music stretches far beyond that of the English ear, far beyond that of the Spanish speaking ear, but to all. All those with ears to hear and hearts ready to receive. My music, this album my heart is here for you! Enjoy!”

For more of Buto’s music, check out his video “Tengo Que Ganar” on YouTube, as well as his work on Apple, Spotify, and where to get his album. He can be reached on Instagram at KingButo.