By Veronica Good - May 20, 2024
At just 10 years old Mandy Corrente is on a mission. Beginning dance when she was “super tiny” at 3 years old, Mandy’s creativity quickly became a career. She released her first song at 5 years old and has become a beacon of positivity and high-energy fun ever since. Her music and performances have taken her to stages and events from her hometown in Miami to Los Angeles to Colombia to New York City, and she has wowed audiences on the screen in appearances on The Ellen Show and from her posts on social media.
In just a few years, Mandy has released 20 songs including her latest releases “Super Duper” and “Do the Hit.” The latter became the soundtrack for a collab with the clothing brand Justice. We caught up with Mandy for an inside look at what inspires her positivity and how she brings music and dance together to spread that positivity to others.
Showstopper Magazine Online: How did you begin your journey with music?
Mandy Corrente: Well, it all started when I was 5 years old. I recorded my first song called “Sunday Funday,” and I’ve been hooked ever since! I just couldn’t stop making music after that. It’s like, once I started, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else!
SMO: You have been working on your music career for most of your life! What motivates you?
Mandy: What keeps me going is making people happy with my music! Seeing kids smiling and having fun when they listen to my songs makes me feel so happy and grateful. It’s like, when I know my music brings joy to others, it just makes everything worth it! And I feel really thankful to God for giving me this gift to share with the world!
SMO: What drew you to pop music and Latin pop specifically?
Mandy: Even though my mom was born in the US, she grew up in Venezuela, and that’s where she met my dad. His family is from Italy and Spain, so I’ve got this mix of Latin and European background, which is pretty cool! And because of that, I love singing in both English and Spanish. Pop music just feels right to me, you know? And especially Latin pop because it’s got this energetic rhythm that just makes you want to dance! So, it’s like a mix of who I am and what makes me feel good!
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