Danny's Q&A

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  • When did you first start to sing?
  • As a child.
  • Do you have any formal singing training?
  • No.
  • What other talents do you have?
  • Working with children.
  • If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
  • I would still record my own music and mix my music with my foundation to help people.
  • What are your personal goals in life?
  • Touch, help and bring hope to as many people as I can. I would like to influence the youth of our day.
  • What album would your friends be surprised you own?
  • Celia Cruz or Family Force 5.
  • Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • No.
  • What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • Falling off stage while singing.
  • What's your proudest moment?
  • Making it on American Idol.
  • If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • Motivational speaker.
  • Who is your favorite judge and why?
  • I really love them all.
  • What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • I love Salsa, Merengue and Bachata.
  • Do you have any good luck charms?
  • No.
  • Do you think the audition process was fair?
  • In the sense of making great television, yes, but so much talent was let go.
  • What's been your favorite moment so far?
  • Singing "Hero" by Mariah Carey.
  • If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
  • To many to list.
  • How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • I'm trying to plan on it.
  • Who are your musical influences?
  • Brian McKnight, Kirk Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey, Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, DLG (Dark Latin Groove).
  • If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • Go to Heaven.
  • Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • God. Would he be considered a person or a perfect being?
  • Who's been your favorite Idol thus far?
  • Kelly Clarkson is the most memorable. I'm not sure who my favorite is.
  • If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
  • Madison Square Garden.
  • What was the first concert you attended?
  • DC Talk.
  • How has music moved you?
  • Music is a universal language that has touched my heart.
  • What makes a great performer?
  • Connecting to your audience and capturing their hearts.
  • How do you combat stage fright?
  • I think about my purpose and why I do what I do.
  • What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far?
  • Singing in front of the judges.
  • What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • Nothing.
  • If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
  • I would love more and focus on what matters.
  • If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • I would love to perform a salsa song with Marc Anthony.
  • What song would you LOVE to sing on AI?
  • "Never Would Have Made It" by Marvin Sapp.
  • What one moment in past AI seasons will you always remember?
  • How genuinely happy Justin Guarini was for Kelly Clarkson when she won. It showed his character.
  • How did you make the final decision to try out for AI?
  • I wanted to find new hope.

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