300M+ streams as songwriter, including credits for Feid, Yandel, Thalia, Icon Music, among others. I'll make your ideas come to life with the very best of my lyrics and toplines. Let's get to it!
Latin Grammy nominated songwriter with 7 years experience in the music biz. I've been involved with music since I was eight, when I began playing the piano.
My focus is on Latin Top 40 sound, specifically (but not limited to) Reggaeton, Pop, and R&B.
— Spanish flair, English skill: My native language is Spanish, and I bring the same magic to English, especially pop lyrics.
— Melodic fusion: My toplines blend the soulful vibes of R&B with the rhythmic energy of Reggaeton.
— Lyric range: Whether it's catchy pop or edgy club tracks, I've got the lyrics locked down.
— Tuned into today: I'm always in sync with the latest sounds, so you're getting that.
— Delivering excellence: I'm all about results. Your project won't be done until it meets your expectations.
I'm currently based in Medellín working alongside the genre's top figures. My songwriting catalog has productions by multi-platinum producers such as Icon Music, The Rudeboyz, Botlok, La Crème, Taiko, Noize El Nuevo Sonido, and the list goes on. I've also had the pleasure of working with highly successful artists like Yandel, Thalia, Feid, Manuel Turizo, Zion & Lennox, Piso 21, among others.
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Languages
- English
- Spanish
96 Reviews - 19 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedDoug is an incredible songwriter and an incredible professional; he perfectly understood my vision and brought the track to the next level.
Will surely work with him in the future!
check_circleVerifiedDoug is super talented and I definitely recommend working with him! I hope to continue working together
check_circleVerifiedwow he really does sound like J Balvin. try him out you won't regret it!!
check_circleVerifiedDoug is a real PRO, amazing workflow, brings his own ideas and inputs and superfast turnaround, can only recommend!
check_circleVerifiedHe’s got loads of passion, a sharp musical ear, and a brilliant sense of creativity.
Working with him didn’t just feel productive—it was genuinely enjoyable.
By the end of it, we’d properly hit it off. Feels more like mates now than just collaborators.Honestly, we hit it off so well during the sessions that—no joke—we basically decided we’re friends now.
check_circleVerifiedAn amazing singer and songwriter, he did everything I told him and delivered with ease. I would definitely recommend Doug!
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Doug is super talented and i definitely recommend
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Always a great experience working with Doug.
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Always great working with Doug V: professional, creative and very agile.
check_circleVerifiedDoug performed three songs commissioned by the French publisher MYMA, which specializes in sound illustration. Doug is a professional: he quickly understood the purpose of each track and executed them efficiently, adding an interesting and tasteful personal touch. He was also very responsive when it came to handling revisions, addressing each of my requests. In other words, don't hesitate to hire him—Doug won't let you down!
check_circleVerifiedExcellent work, communication and attention to detail from Doug, great experience as usual, will work with him again
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I had the great experience of getting to know Doug in person. We met in Medellin to record the whole album we have been working on (11 songs) and it was just great. The amount of knowledge and experience Doug has in the industry is more than vast to trust him for your next project. He made my trip over there very worth it. Happy with the album he has helped create.
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Another successful collab with Doug, great voice and talent, his experience adjusting the instrumental really helps bringing the best out of the project = I will work with him again
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Doug is a phenomenal talent and master at his craft. His professionalism, attention to detail, and skill are truly impressive. He understands and executes the vision perfectly each time and is such a pleasure to work with. I can’t recommend him enough!
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Doug delivered outstanding quality of exactly what I asked for. He adjusted and provided feedback on the instrumental to bring the best out of the project. His experience in the genre really shows. Great talent, communication and professionalism. Overall an amazing experience, very satisfied, I will work with him again soon.
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Doug is great! Always creative, easy to work with and on time. I definitely recommend and will work with him again in the future.
check_circleVerifiedDoug's talent is truly impressive and he's always reliable and professional whenever we collaborate, highly recommended!!
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Always a pleasure to work with Doug, he is talented and his expertise always bring something great to the process and final product.
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Dough immediately sent me a proposal so I could finish my work. Very reliable, fast and talented!
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Doug is a pro, great vibes and is on top of it!
Interview with Doug V
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Co-writing the track 13 for Feid's album "Ferxxo Vol.1: MOR" (El Cuarto de Ferxxo) has been so far my greatest experience as songwriter. That album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album in 2020. Besides, we wrote the song in a Christmas Eve, which make it even more special for me.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started studying music as a classical pianist when I was 8. Then I switch to ballad-pop songwriting, and since 5 years ago I started working on reggaeton.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Give me as much info as posible about the project, always being specific and clear about the needs and expectations.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Elton John, Coldplay, Drake, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Justin Quiles and Feid.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yeah, Clever. Best producer in town https://soundbetter.com/profiles/68330-clever---david-marquez
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My songwriting/singing portfolio
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The talented people I have the pleasure to meet and work with.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "Can you make me a song that sounds like _____ ?" I answer: "I can, but it's better to be unique". You'll get more value if you let the ones creating be themselves.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: "It's just reggaeton/pop lyrics, thats easy!"
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Previous works, goals and needs.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: MIDI key, PC laptop, interface, headphones and a power plant haha
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: A hybrid beetwen rnb and reggaeton.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Definitely Bruno Mars, he's one of the great talents of this generations and I like the fact that we both start the songs in the piano.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Make a playlist of songs you like and study them to the core.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Reggaeton, latin pop, dancehall / tropical, afrobeat and rnb in spanish, but I also write jazz for a hobby.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Chords progressions and hooks.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Musically, not matter the genre, I like to get great chords progressions taking influence from Jazz, RnB, and Soul. For the topline I have a special taste for pop melodies, and hip hop metrics. Lirycally, I focus on having a very defined thematic and good storytelling, also having a word selection that sounds nice to the ear, no matter the listener.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Due to my academic music education, I like to start finding the harmony circle of the song in the piano. Then I create melody patterns or hooks, then I fill and structure with lyrics. Once the beat is done, I record the song with the performance I can.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I write home with just a laptop and some headphones but I record and have sessions in great studios with full setups.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Songwriting, but I'm also in session because of my toplining and as a pianist
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Deliver the best possible song in the shortest possible time, with an unique but up to date style
I was the Singer and Songwriter in this production
- Songwriter - LyricContact for pricing
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $350 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $200 per song
No free demos
Turnaround between 1-3 business days
2 free revisions
Pricing for references and releases are different
Wet stems have an additional fee
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- Yandel has released a song co-written by meMar 08, 2024
I’m thrilled to announce that reggaeton’s legend, Yandel, has just dropped a single called “Caserío”, which I co-wrote last year alongside Feid’s music team, Icon Music. The song also features Spanish superstar Saiko.
- I participated in Feid's most recent album 'FERXXO (VOL 1: M.O.R)' out now!Apr 25, 2020
I co-wrote EL CUARTO DE FERXXO, one of the highlight tracks of what will undoubtly be one of the biggest reggaeton albums of the year.
You can check the full lyrics and credits HERE.
Go check out the rest of the album, it's full of gems!
- I was the co-writer in Feid's newest singleMar 27, 2020
FEID - CONFESIÓN
Had the pleasure to work alongside ICON Music on Feid's most recent single. Go check it out!
