R!CH YASHEL: Bold Moves, La Familia , & Life After CNCO

Former CNCO member R!ch Yashel sits down for a personal conversation about his journey from a kid with big dreams to an international Latin pop star. In this episode, Rich opens up about growing up as the child of Dominican immigrants and how his parents made the bold decision to leave New Hampshire for Miami to help him chase his dream of becoming a singer. From early auditions on shows like American Idol and The X Factor to the life changing moment he landed on La Banda, the reality show that created the global Latin pop phenomenon CNCO. Rich shares what it was like to gain millions of fans around the world at a young age, navigate fame, and now step into a brand new chapter of his career. We talk about his latest single, creative freedom, fatherhood, and the lessons he’s learned about the music business after years in the spotlight. He also reflects on a moment when he nearly gave up on music entirely and considered becoming a chef before rediscovering his passion and purpose. This conversation is about growth, truth, resilience, and learning to follow what feels right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.