From tech-CEO to music producer, SECR3T KEY makes his debut on Cafe De Anatolia with a techy single, Rusty Boat including a remix by Dolbytall & Elie O.
Packed with tropical and tribal drums, Rusty Boat includes feeling-good beats, melodic harmonies, relaxing vocals, and slow but catchy percussions. Rusty Boat brings you into an introspective journey while slowly bringing calm and quiet to your soul.
When I got done with my track “Rusty Boat,” I was looking for a note-worthy label that focuses on organic house / downtempo music. Cafe De Anatolia is certainly one of top labels in this genre and was an obvious choice for me. I am super excited and pleased that they selected our EP as well. – SECR3T KEY
On a happier note, Dolbytall & Elie O remix injects some feeling-good and non-stop rolling percussions. It really feels to be on a tropical island, both to relax with the slow and cinematic breakdown, and to party, thanks to the catchy drop that will make you dance all night.
Talking again about SECR3T KEY, his carrier path is certainly unique. As he explains, he never intended to become a music producer as he worked in the tech field.
My music career is my “Afterlife”. Let me explain – I spent most of my career as a tech-CEO, where I cofounded and ran a cybersecurity software business for 20 years and then, successfully sold, exited the business. Now I am semi-retired spending half of my time as an Advisor to private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and the other half, on my music career.
Music is my first love and I finally got a chance to pursue it. Over the past 3 years, I have been working very hard to develop my music production/DJ skills. While this is purely a pursuit of passion for me, I am very focused on my music career, spending around 40-60 hours per week over the past 3 years. I was also lucky to get the advise of mentors along the way, that has hugely shortened my learning curve. There is only so much one can learn on YouTube!
Now, I regularly DJ in the NY area clubs and events and have started to release my own music with labels. – SECR3T KEY
Both the original and Dolbytall & Elie O remix are out now via Cafe De Anatolia.
