supersonic
Artist Information
Biography
SO WHAT'S MY STORY?
I'll be working on that till my final hour, but at least it's never dull following a creative path. It's not always easy, but while on that road I try to do what I can to make a difference in this crazy world. A great man once said, "We either survive together as one family, or perish together as a family of fools." Well, I'm hopin' and prayin' the former will be our destiny and at least I know I'll have tried to live by that ideal.
Regarding some of my song writing accomplishments: I received a 2009 "Collective Works" award from "Song of the Year" an international song writing contest with over 15000 entries from around the world with celebrity judges that included Eric Clapton, Sting, Tom Waits, the Edge and others. Also from the "Song of the Year Awards" I won a Finalist position in 2010 and a runner up position in 2011. I also won a finalist position for "Male Singer Songwriter" in a prior "LA Music Awards" a few years back. The awards are posted below.
Currently for a living I spend most of my days working as an animation story artist, and like music, it's another great form of story telling. Hopefully one day I'll be able to combine that background with my music. As far as my current musical ambitions are concerned, I'm trying to finish up my album with the working title "For Those Who've Died" As well as craft a marketing and benefit campaign were proceeds will be donated to non profit, human rights and environmental organizations that are working to make this a saner, healthier and more just world. A difficult task indeed and my hat is off to those that try.
As far as performing goes, I love it, when you connect with an audience it's an awesome feeling that validates the passion you've put into your art. Ultimately as a songwriter I hope my songs will stand the test of time, touch, inspire and motivate people to think outside the cage. We can make a difference in this world and music is one of those rare art forms that has that power.
That's it for now folks. Peace out,
Robert aka Lopaka
Robert (Lopaka) Souza: Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Percussion.
Band members: in transition
