Edited by Abigail Baldwin
Behind “Dvniel” is the singer, songwriter and producer Daniel Capellaro. His music is an amalgamation of genres including Pop, R&B, Folk and Country. Born in New Jersey, Daniel and his family moved every few years across the United States to places like New York, Tennessee, Virginia, and Philadelphia. Daniel’s musical accomplishments include writing for and working with artists and bands such as Tonic, Lifehouse, Maxwell, P!nk, Pitbull, Chris Brown, and Boyz II Men. Daniel also works internationally, collaborating with Producers such as Emile Ghantous (Charlie Wilson Boyz II Men, Now United), Philip Arron (P!nk, Mary J. Blige) Steve Horner (2019 Academy Award Nominee “One Small Step”), The Chapters, Max Billion (Violet Skies, Mahalo, Jovani) and JBlu (Mrkts).He’s written for Pitbull “Hope We Meet Again” off Pitbull’s platinum album Global Warming featuring Chris Brown, and Boyz II Men “As Long As I’m With You” off their album “Collide.” His musical collaborations also include work for/with hit maker Nasri Atweh (Magic!) Daniel is also the creator, songwriter and frontman for the pop crossover band “Chasing Trains” Daniel is also the paternal nephew of Lee Ving, infamous lead singer and creator of the punk rock band FEAR.
“Lie to Me” was the first single off Daniel’s debut solo project released the Summer of 2019, and is a collaboration with Swedish producer Max Billion. Daniel has amassed over half a million streams, all organically and self-marketed and promoted. Daniel has been collaborating with DJ’s internationally, with his recent release with Lithuanian DJ Jovani, “Half Life” and his cover of John Denver’s “Leaving on a Jet Plane” and also his upcoming releases with Mike Perry and TobTok. Daniel is a songwriter and performer working under the moniker, “Dvniel” and has a series of singles being released this year.
(Photo credit: Jeff Lorch)