Meet Jeremias Lawson | Singer Songwriter

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jeremias Lawson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jeremias, do you have some perspective or insight you can share with us on the question of when someone should give up versus when they should keep going?
Simple: you never give up.
When you create—especially in music—you’ll encounter naysayers, sometimes even within your own family. But you’ve already felt the call; you know you can’t live without making the art your heart urges you to create. Once you reach that point, there’s no turning back. Your mission is to bring your vision to life.
Will your work achieve commercial success? The truth is, you don’t know—and neither does anyone else. But real success lies in the creative process itself. It’s in honing your skills, applying them to your craft, and watching your artistry evolve. The joy and fulfillment of creating something meaningful is the true reward.
Whether your work sells or not, that’s beyond your control, and any true artist understands this.
We all have an inner voice—a voice that calls us toward our purpose. But that voice can be fragile, easily drowned out by external noise. Your mission is to nurture it, to ensure nothing distorts it. You don’t want to reach old age and wonder, “What would have happened if I had just tried?”

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I come from a home where the best of science and art walked hand in hand. My grandfather was a medical doctor, as well as a talented writer, journalist, and teacher. My grandmother is a vibrant character—she sings, paints, draws, sculpts, and engages in many other artistic endeavors. It was only a matter of time before one of us fell in love with music and words, and that person happened to be me.
I am a storyteller, one who learned to play music, turning some of those stories into songs. The ones that didn’t become songs found their place in my two books (available on my website and on Amazon). But if you ask me what my profession is, my answer is Singer-Songwriter.
I see myself as part of the lineage of the great singer-songwriters of the world—Serrat, Sabina, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Fito Páez, Charly García, Yordano, Franco de Vita. The art of writing the most beautiful song is my daily quest. I know I may never achieve that; perhaps the most beautiful song has already been written by one of my heroes. But in the pursuit of it, I have written several albums.
Right now, I am beginning to promote my second album, Cuentos de Camino (Tomo 1). My first album, Océano, is deeply tied—at least emotionally—to my time growing up in Venezuela.
This is my calling, and I’ve always known it: to make music and express myself through it. And when the notes aren’t flowing, a blank sheet of paper and a pencil will suffice; I’ll find a story to tell.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
As a Venezuelan, I know a great spot for a Venezuelan breakfast in Miami is Doggie’s on Coral Way.
After breakfast, the beach is a must, and my personal favorite is Matheson Hammocks Park. Spending the day by the sea is always an excellent plan.
When night falls, Neme Gastrobar is the place to be. This hidden gem offers live music every night, with excellent food and great people. I perform there every Monday night myself. After the live music wraps up, the party continues until late. It’s truly an amazing place to have fun and sing your heart out.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
If I’ve been able to create my albums, perform, and build a career in the music industry, it’s because I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible friends who are both exceptional people and outstanding professionals. I’ve surrounded myself with talented musicians and creative minds who elevate everything I do. Special thanks to producers and musicians like James Joubran and Guillermo Lefeld from Hit Central Records, Hildemaro Alvarez, Miguel Hernandez, Paula Hernandez, and many others. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Also, my good friend Roberto Obregon. Thanks to him I was able to record my first demos when I arrived in this country 20 years ago. It’s because of them that I have learnt that friendship is one of the most important things in life.

Website: https://www.jeremiaslawson.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiaslawson/

Twitter: https://x.com/jeremiaslawson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiaslawsonmusic

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremiasLawson

Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZhmIVB8RAnuN8Clc3ku4Z

Image Credits
Gabriela Longa
Jesus Aranguren