‘Boys Don’t Cry’ –The Song Rob Vegas Had To Write

‘Boys Don’t Cry’ –The Song Rob Vegas Had To Write

Singer, songwriter Rob Vegas, whose Urban RnB track ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ has made it onto the May Kiwi Hit Disc, says writing the song brought an end to his personal battle with depression and now that the track is gaining momentum he feels charged by the positive energy its generating.

“To make the May Kiwi Hit Disc is fantastic, I’m over the moon particularly for those people who have had faith in me and helped me reach this summit. It’s been an emotional journey but I knew I could get there.

‘Boys Don’t Cry’ was produced by Rob in his bedroom and the video, funded by NZ on Air, was produced by veteran music video producer Shae Sterling. Rob was blown away when the video clocked up 10,000 views in its first week on You Tube.

“I knew I had something good when I saw that hit rate, it’s the stuff you dream about.

“For me, my integrity as an artist is all about the music and the message. I needed to write ‘Boys Don’t Cry’. It’s basically a confession. If you can admit your vulnerability you can free yourself from pain. Men have been bred to repress their emotions but it’s time to throw those shackles off. Writing this freed me from depression. The fact that people are loving the song just makes it even more uplifting.”

Jeff Hunkin from Music Island Boys, who describes Rob as having ‘a heart-on-the- sleeve song writing gift’, says ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ is everything an Urban R'n'B offering should be.

“It’s a passion driven work, snappy and swag filled. The catchy poly-rhythmic beat, conservative instrumentation and soulful vocals combine to create a fantastic further foray into the New Zealand music scene.”

Rob’s passion for music has now become entwined with his passion to provide hope for those who are suffering from depression. “I’ve been to a very dark place and if I can use my art to help others find a way out of that same abyss I will be more than rewarded.”

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