Today we’d like to introduce you to Amaury Love.
Hi Amaury Love, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Every time I’m asked this question, it’s hard to figure out where to start. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment I fell in love with hip hop, but as far back as I can remember, I’ve always been drawn to it. It was probably introduced to me through The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air or the House Party movies. Growing up in a Puerto Rican household, music was always present.
My dad, Cheito Quinones, is a musician and singer who was well known in Puerto Rico in the ’70s and ’80s, and worked with artists like Gloria Estefan, Willie Chirino, and countless others. Because of that, music has been part of my DNA from the very beginning.
Being raised in Miami-Dade County, my love for music mirrored my father’s, but instead of leaning toward salsa or reggaeton, I gravitated toward rap. I wrote my first 16 bars at 16 years old, over “Bad Side” by Juelz Santana and Lil Wayne. From then through my early twenties, I never took it seriously or thought it could be a real path. Me and the homies would record at Fatboy’s house on his Windows 98 computer. We low-key even have a mixtape from 2009 called SPG Mixtape. It’s cringe listening to it now, but hilarious at the same time—just a group of teenagers rapping over early-2000s beats and having fun. On the tape, I only had one verse and a skit or two. Looking back, it’s interesting that out of everyone involved, I’m the only one still rapping today.
Throughout my journey as an underground artist, it’s really been a road of self-discovery. When I was younger, I wanted to be the best out of my city. Whatever Kendrick is to Compton or Cole is to the Carolinas, that’s what I wanted to be for Miami—specifically “Downsouth”. Now at 35, my goals have shifted. My first official album, Free Jewels, dropped in 2019, and since then I’ve released an album every year. At this stage, my focus is simply telling my story. One day I’ll have kids, and they’ll have kids, and I want my music to exist as documentation of my journey.
I also understand that the music business is exactly that—a business. In this era of my life, I’m laying the foundation to turn my art into my profession. At the beginning of this year, I established my company, DiamondTeethNerd LLC. It may have taken time, but I believe God’s timing is perfect. My new album, WVR: The Stoic-Man, will be my first release under this imprint.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Hell no — out of everything I’ve experienced, this has probably been the most challenging journey. And the struggles have changed as I’ve grown. When I first started, it was all about impressing the homies. I love my friends, but they’re brutally honest — they don’t care about your feelings, they’re going to keep it real with you. So at 16 years old, nothing mattered more to me than making something they respected.
As time went on, that mindset shifted into wanting to prove I was one of the best. Growing up Downsouth in Miami, my musical influences were different from a lot of the local rappers around me. My sound leaned more toward traditional hip hop, while the city was moving in other directions sonically. When I started performing, that created a challenge — figuring out how to stay authentic to myself while still connecting with people who were used to a different wave.
Now in 2026, I feel like I’ve developed the skill set to balance both. The struggle isn’t about identity anymore — it’s about exposure, growth, and really understanding how the music business works behind the scenes. Each phase has tested me differently, but every challenge helped shape the artist I am today.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Hip-hop is my life. It’s the craft I’ve invested the most time into developing. Rapping is my strongest skill set, but around 2020 I also began producing, which gave me even more control over my sound and creative direction.
What I’m most known for — and most proud of — is building full bodies of work. From the beginning, I’ve leaned toward creating complete projects rather than chasing singles. I’ve always viewed albums as chapters. When I listen back, I can hear my growth from project to project. In a real way, I’m documenting who I was at each stage of my life.
I once had a conversation with my aunt that shifted my perspective. She reminded me that art lives beyond us. That idea stayed with me. One day, my kids — and their kids — will be able to experience me through my music. That realization made every project feel bigger than just a release date.
Creatively, I approach my albums the way Hideo Kojima approaches a game like Metal Gear Solid. It’s my favorite video game series of all time. Kojima creates completely unique experiences with each installment, yet they all feel connected within a larger narrative. That philosophy resonates with me. It reminds me of what George Lucas once said about Star Wars — “things rhyme.”
That’s how I build my projects. Themes reappear. Narratives evolve. Each album reflects where I am in life at that moment, but unintentionally they all feel like continuations of one another.
My latest project, WVR: The Stoic-Man, releases May 17th, 2026. “WVR” stands for “The Worker vs. The Rapper” — the two sides of myself I constantly juggle. The album was inspired by my life in 2025 and the tension of balancing responsibility with calling. It’s about identity and sacrifice. In a way, it mirrors that feeling the new Spider-Man movie “Brand New Day” where the world has forgot Peter and now he leans into being the man behind the mask — the pull between who you are and who you have to be.
On January 1st, I released the first two acts — Act I: The Worker and Act II: The Rapper — on YouTube as one full video. I wanted to start 2026 by giving my supporters the raw, unmastered version. As crazy as it sounds, after years of making music, this is the first project I feel I can truly stand on with full confidence. I believe in it deeply, and I’m working relentlessly to make sure I present it to the world at the level it deserves.
What does success mean to you?
Success, to me, is becoming the best version of yourself. I don’t measure it strictly by the material or external validation.
Not to get overly spiritual, but I truly believe we’re all connected to a Creator in some way. Our thoughts, our actions, and our intentions shape the reality we experience. When you build yourself — mentally, emotionally, spiritually — you strengthen that connection. And when you move with purpose and good intention, things begin to align.
I know success is subjective. For some people it’s money, for others it’s recognition. For me, it’s staying connected to source. It’s knowing I’m operating in my purpose, staying authentic, and evolving into who I’m meant to be. If I’m growing, staying grounded.
Pricing:
- Free for Fans
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amaurylove_/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmauryLove
Image Credits
Aida Lopez
