Santo Domingo, DR.- Dominican singer and songwriter Didí Hernández continues to open doors in the music industry despite the challenges she faces. With a unique style and a voice imbued with sweetness and innocence, Didí has established herself as one of the most promising emerging figures in merengue in the Dominican Republic.
Her followers have dubbed her the new muse of merengue, captivating fans both nationally and internationally.
In a recent interview on the show Sin Rodeos with Alix Padilla and Lina Bautista, Didí Hernández shared her experience in the music industry, highlighting both the successes and the difficulties she has had to overcome.
“During the first few months I thought many times about quitting singing,” the artist confessed. However, the unconditional support of her manager has been fundamental for Didí to continue moving forward in her musical career.
With only 18 months in the public eye, the beauty has managed to capture the acceptance, affection and respect of the public, and influential personalities in the media; as well as the trust of event organizers; thanks to her unique combination of authenticity, her charisma, her energy on stage and the quality she offers in each show, together with her Orchestra composed of 14 musicians.
First live performance
During the interview, the singer fondly recalled her first live performance, which took place on December 3, 2022, at the Las Matas de Farfán festival.
Although the public initially paid no attention to him, his talent and charisma soon captured everyone’s admiration, filling the place with people who enjoyed and danced to the rhythm of his music.
His secret to getting on stage
Didí also shared her ritual before each performance, which consists of saying a prayer in complete silence.
“I give my orchestra, the instruments, the sound, my voice and my grace to God so that everything goes well,” explained Didí, highlighting her spiritual connection and her discipline before each show.
The artist has a musical repertoire that reflects her personal experiences and is inspired by the stories of the women around her.
Her first album, Con todo mi brillo, includes hits like “Prefiero ser su amante,” “Me río de ti,” and “La Mujer.” Didí is currently promoting her second album, + Quepositiva, which features standout tracks like “Regando veneno” and collaborations with renowned artists from the local scene.
Didí has been recognized for her authenticity and her ability to transmit emotions through her music.
“I have a lot of respect for performance. I love that the audience feels the power of music,” said the artist. With her voice and lyrics, Didí seeks not only to entertain, but also to raise awareness about important issues such as female empowerment and the fight against abuse.
With her charisma, talent and determination, Didí Hernández is ready to leave an indelible mark on Dominican music and take merengue to new horizons.
By: Alix Padilla
