Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Eddie Pimentel

We recently had the chance to connect with Eddie Pimentel and have shared our conversation below.

Eddie, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
I’m most proud of making a huge shift in my life because of my passion for music. One of the highlights of this journey is working closely with Roberta Spindel, a legendary Brazilian singer whose voice and artistry have left a mark on our country’s music scene. Roberta has collaborated with giants like Fagner, Caetano Veloso, Ney Matogrosso, and Zé Ramalho, bringing a timeless depth and authenticity to every project she touches. Collaborating with her on this EP has been a dream come true and a powerful fusion of our musical worlds.
After living in Los Angeles for a few years and releasing my first solo album “One Way Home”, followed by my first Christmas EP “0:00am Merry Christmas”, I’ve been really happy to bring together so many incredible artists for a massive release project in 2026.
Starting next year, I’ll be releasing almost two songs per month, and I feel so lucky to be working with some of the best in the industry. With the support of my producer Tim Carmon and my band in LA, I’m now finishing three new EPs alongside musicians I’ve always dreamed of collaborating with: Michelle John (British gospel singer), Roberta Spindel (Brazilian singer), Indiara Sfair (harmonica player), and Rick Maranhão (guitarist and singer). I’m also doing a special single with Charlean Carmon (LA-based singer), and there are more friends joining soon.
At the end of 2026, I plan to release a top-secret tribute project (laughs), something I’m deeply proud of, especially because it brings all these amazing artists together.
So, what I’m most proud of, even if it’s not always visible, is the ability to connect people from different cultures and styles for one great cause: music.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Sure! Hi everyone, I’m Eddie Pimentel, a singer, songwriter, and musician deeply passionate about connecting people through music. Originally from Brazil, I’ve spent several years living and working in Los Angeles, which has really broadened my creative horizons and helped me blend different musical styles and cultures.
My work is all about collaboration and storytelling. I love bringing together amazing artists from different backgrounds to create something unique and heartfelt. My brand is about authenticity, passion, and the power of music to unite people.
Right now, I’m working on an ambitious project for 2026, releasing almost two songs every month, spread across three EPs and a few singles, featuring some of my favorite musicians from both Brazil and the US. It’s a huge endeavor, but I feel incredibly lucky to have the support of such talented friends and bandmates. I’m also excited about a secret tribute project planned for later next year, which brings together even more amazing artists.
What makes my work special is the way I blend different genres and cultures, always aiming to create something fresh yet meaningful. And always sticking to my sonic signature, which I had always in my mind. At the core, it’s about sharing my passion and inviting others to join this musical journey with me.
Thanks for taking the time to get to know me, I hope my music can inspire and connect with people around the world.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who taught you the most about work?
Tim Carmon! My brother from another mother, my producer and mentor! He pushed me to move to LA, study guitar there at Musicians Institute, and pursue my solo career. Because of him, I started singing, and together we built this sonic signature that I absolutely love.
Here’s a funny little story: back in 2009, I went to a Music Recording College here in Brazil. But I really struggled in the studio, dealing with computers, DAWs, dashboards, and controls. My thing was always guitar playing, writing, arranging, and producing. So, I only lasted one year and ended up with really bad grades (laughs), and I left.
Then, ten years later, in 2019, I found myself at Center Staging, at Tim’s studio, recording our band together — unbelievable! And on top of that, when he played his Hammond organ to record for our project, he asked me to take over producing and run the whole tech room. Crazy! Then I saw myself producing and recording my own producer inside his studio, working on a project that’s become my solo career, something I never imagined would go this far.

What fear has held you back the most in your life?
For a long time, my biggest fear was not being able to sing, not having what it takes to stand on my own as an artist. I always thought I would never be able to sing, so I never took that step. That’s something very common among guitarists. Singing and putting my own name out there felt scary, like exposing a part of myself I wasn’t sure people would accept.
That fear held me back for a while. But when I finally decided to dive headfirst into singing, it was the missing piece that completed my sonic signature and marked the birth of Eddie Pimentel as an artist. Moving to LA, working with Tim Carmon, and collaborating with incredible artists helped me overcome that fear. I realized that my passion and unique voice were worth sharing. Today, instead of letting that fear stop me, I use it as fuel to grow and keep evolving.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Absolutely. The public version of me is very much the real me, but it’s the version that’s on stage, fully focused on the music. What people see is my true passion, my energy, my heart. I don’t create a persona or try to be someone else; everything I share comes from my genuine love for music and connecting with people.
Of course, off stage I’m a little quieter and more introspective, but the essence is the same. The artist Eddie Pimentel you see in public is the same person who writes late at night, who practices endlessly, who dreams big. That authenticity is really important to me, it’s what allows my music to be honest and to resonate with people. I really think it is not possible to do in another way and support that for a longtime not being honest with yourself.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say that I was someone who used music to connect souls and build bridges between cultures. That I wasn’t just a musician, but a person who believed in collaboration, generosity, and lifting others up.
I’d love for people to remember that I followed my passion fearlessly, even when it was scary, and that by doing so I inspired others to do the same. That I stayed true to my sonic signature, to my roots, and to my values, always authentic, always sharing my heart through my songs.
More than anything, I want the story to be about a guy who brought people together, who left behind music that made them feel something real, and who showed that dreams can come true if you give everything you have to them.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://eddiepimentel.com
• Instagram: eddiepimentelofficial
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14R8u5cpv2z/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@eddiepimentel
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/artist/2cEkIovaxtBwSYJHk0e6Ku?si=ykzSEZkHRZaC-zQ32-4Odw

Image Credits
Pedro Yasbek