For Panamá-born, United States-based singer-songwriter ERICKOSCAR, music is a way to turn lived experience into messages that reach beyond language and cultural boundaries. His ten-track album, I Choose Love, centres on a straightforward but demanding idea: making the world better begins with the choices people make in their relationships, personal development and everyday interactions.
Erick Oscar’s relationship with music began in childhood. His father was a singer who introduced him to ballads and love songs, shaping an appreciation for melodies that carry emotional weight. More than three decades of playing acoustic guitar and writing songs have since established music as both a creative outlet and a means of reflection. He describes the instrument as a form of therapy, helping him process experiences and transform thoughts into something others can share.
His background contributes to a catalogue that moves across musical traditions. Born in Panamá and living in the United States for 34 years, Erick has also worked in numerous Latin American countries. His songs draw from this broad cultural experience, moving between English and Spanish while exploring Christian, gospel, country, pop, ballad, Afrobeat, reggaeton, salsa, bachata, merengue, and reggae influences. These styles provide different ways to communicate the stories behind his lyrics.
On “I Choose Love”, the central message extends beyond romantic affection. Erick wants listeners to invest in emotional and professional growth, take responsibility for their actions, and make the first move towards meaningful human connection. The album also recognises that healthy relationships require self-awareness. One ballad explores the need for personal space and individual development before someone can fully give love to another person. That perspective adds realism to an uplifting message: choosing love does not mean ignoring personal limitations.
His creative process begins with lyrics written entirely by him. He then works through the song on acoustic guitar, finding a rhythm that suits the words before using AI-assisted music production software to develop vocals, instrumentation, tempo, and arrangements. He adjusts the results to match the intended emotional direction. The technology supports his production process, while the songwriting and message remain rooted in his own experience and creative decisions.
With more than 1,200 songs written and seven albums to his name in 2026, ERICKOSCAR continues building an independent musical catalogue around sincerity rather than stylistic boundaries. I Choose Love reflects that commitment, inviting listeners to consider how compassion, growth and everyday choices influence the lives they share with others. Its message is simple, but practising it requires intention.
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