"All My Life" MIGZ: Featured Artist Of The Week

Migz a native New Yorker from Brooklyn has always had Latin music run through his blood as well as through his family. One can only imagine the excitement and the intense cultural fusion within the New York streets and it’s Latin music pouring out of radios, television and into people’s souls. Migz, inspired by his grandfather Luis Guillermo Colon, also a musician, passionately carries the legacy of musicianship through his rhythmic styles in Bachata and Hip-Hop. Migz along with his chart topping music has been fortunate enough to perform along side Grupo Rush in such places like California. In addition, sharing stages with well-established performers in Puerto Rico, New York, and Miami. Currently Migz is signed to Godsplan Records and is working on his newest album. Down below is Migz recent work called “All My Life” Bachata version. Hope you enjoy our featured artist of the week!

"All My Life" Singer MIGZ

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