Costa Rica native Paco is a reggaeton and hip-hop musician and a voice-over artist who has worked with companies like Telemundo, Toyota, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, and placed songs on television shows like Desperate Housewives, CSI Miami and The Shield.
PACO was the founding member of Costa Rica's most recognized Reggaeton/Hip-Hop group, Ragga by Roots, (Polygram Int'l), which earned Platinum sales in Central America. As a solo artist and as part of Ragga by Roots, PACO has performed in front of crowds numbering more than 50,000, breaking all records for CD sales, ticket sales and awards. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, PACO became a master musician, creating mge-a-music that combines dynamic world rhythms, sexy Latin hip-hop, rock, jazz beats and reggae dancehall. Drawing from a jukebox of world influences, he creates soul-stirring, hip-shaking music. PACO has signed his first worldwide music publishing deal with North Star Media and has landed song placements on The Shield, Entourage, Sex and The City, The District, to name a few and he co-wrote with Howie D (Backstreet Boys) for Howie's upcoming solo album.
Paco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about how he started doing hip-hop in Spanish and how the guitar helped develop his unique sound. Garcia also talks about the background of Reggaeton, a type of music formed from the mixture of Jamaican music, Latin American music, and hip-hop. Also in this segment, Garcia lists some of his inspirations, such as Jay-Z, Tupac, and Beenie Man. He also shares where he hopes to be in five years in the music and voiceover worlds. Garcia's opinion on the opportunities of the United States is covered as well.
Paco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about the importance of originality and risk in the music industry. Garcia also discusses the value of educating one's self in the business, such as attending conferences. The value of never giving up is covered as well.
Paco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He explains why he often collaborates during songwriting. Garcia also emphasizes the benefits of collaboration, such as the quickness of creating tracks when combining talent.
Recording artist Paco Jimenez Garcia gives his thoughts on why it’s important to read every contract you are asked to sign, and what can happen to you if you don’t.
Paco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about making money with music. Garcia lists different methods, such as jingles and songs in films. Also in this segment, he discusses his work with jingles. Garcia covers the importance of publishing as well.
Paco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about becoming a voiceover artist. Garcia shares how he entered the voiceover business when he was twelve years old and some of his work in Costa Rica. He also explains why the voiceover industry is hard to get into. It requires sending a lot of demos to a lot of different people. Also in this segment, Garcia shares his first break in the United States voiceover industry for Fox Kids. The relationship between voiceover and background music is covered as well.
Paco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about writing songs. Garcia explains different ways he becomes inspired. He also discusses how quickly he writes songs, usually two or three songs a month. The importance of technology in the creative process is covered as well.
Paco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He offers advice on getting published. He explains the importance of having a broad catalog of high quality diverse songs. Garcia makes the point that having diverse songs demonstrates an artist's versatility, such as a rock band performing a love ballad. Also in this segment, Garcia covers the value of shopping around, word of mouth, and promotional materials in getting published.
Paco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about getting a record and publishing deal with Polygram for four years. Garcia also explains the difficulties of jumpstarting your career and getting a favorable deal in the Latin music industry.
Paco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about his Reggaeton group, Ragga By Roots. Garcia explains how their unique sound caused Ragga By Roots to break in Costa Rica. Also in this segment, he talks about one of their songs, Jam to the Sound, and how it mixes Spanish and English.
Paco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about coming to the United States from Costa Rica. Garcia explains how his one contact at ASCAP prompted him to come to the US in 2000. He also shares his story of selling all his possessions in Costa Rica. Also in this segment, Garcia covers his showcase with numerous first class musicians, such as Richie Kotzen from Poison.
