CONCRETE ROSE MAGAZINE Volume 1. Spring 2014 | Page 32
Looking Towards The Horizon
Nick’s projects are
inspired by his natUnlike the contemporary
ural curiosity and
Who, Nicholas Semkiw embodies
business ventures creating
insightfulness and
the true spirit of ingenuity and
lackluster markets, Sing
not primarily based
entrepreneurship. On a daily basis,
Who, his most recent and
on financial gain. “It’s
we all experience inklings of em-
prominent project, pro-
not necessarily to be
bodying interesting ideas, but with
vides a social platform for
successful, it’s just to
Nick’s seemingly natural
rising musicians to connect
learn new things and
Founder and CEO of Sing
Entrepreneurial
with industry profes-
experience new things
Instinct and strong
sionals, interact with
as I keep going… It’s
work ethic,
fans, and potentially
wanting to know
a good idea for
collaborate with other
what’s beyond the
him translates
musicians. Nick has
horizon.”
into a
a distinct philosophy
success story.
that materializes into
ingenious projects,
which illustrates his
distinct creativity. His
unique outlook paints
a refreshingly affable
portrait of the world of
marketing and business.
lucky, encountered unique renditions of the songs we sought. Many of which were performed in the
During his interview
comfort of the singers’ homes. Nick’s shrewd discernment allowed him to discover an entire com-
with Concrete Rose mag-
munity that was, in many ways, very displaced. “I was a big fan of going on YouTube and looking at
azine, The audience be-
unsigned talent.” Sing Who actively encourages the community to participate in what they are pas-
comes cognizant of Nick’s
sionate about. From hosting contests that reward talent, providing a tool for promotion and collabo-
unique style and the influ-
ration, to working with the city’s educational system to ascertain new ways to engage young individ-
ences behind his motiva-
uals.
tion.
We have all perused the world of YouTube in search of songs we fancied and, if we were