Vocalist and Songwriter

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital since it's more accessible but I'm constantly using Tape and Vinyl plugins for the "analog feel." Recording and mixing onto a console has also been more fun for me and helped me learn how to mix a lot better than in the box.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Being pushed out of my comfort zone, hearing new music/genres, and collaborating.

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Have a reference in mind.

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I started singing when I was 4/5 years old because my mom wanted to take lessons. When I was 9 she put me in vocal lessons with Melissa Mulligan and though I didn't really know what I was doing, I started writing songs around the same time. After graduating highschool I went to EMMAT, a Berklee Partner school, in Bogota, Colombia for 2 years studying music production and contemporary music. In this time I wrote and recorded my first EP "IslandView" with Oliver Camargo May. During the pandemic I released my Ep and tried collaborating with other songwriters and producers but I felt I wasn't in the right place so I continued my studies in Abbey Road Institute Amsterdam. There, I was thrown into the world of music and started to really understand everything that lies in it. I wrote, recorded, and mixed my first album, collaborated with many of my peers, and went to several songwriting camps (I even engineered a session at Rockfield Studios in Wales). After finishing the course I moved back home where I contacted producers and artists letting them know I was offering my services as a topliner and have been working since. I released the album I recorded during my studies at Abbey Road (Misbehavior). I've been singing at a jazz lounge in my city (Covers of pop and jazz songs), and a popular Nightclub (House remixes, Disco and pop), and have been writing songs for Electronic and Afro-house Dj's. I'm now working on an Ep inspired by French House and Indie-Electronica.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: International, mysterious, and sweet.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: I would love to work with Fred Again! I think his recent album is so dynamic and fun and I would love to contribute vocals for a high energy song like "Places to be" or even something more emotional like "fear less".

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: The best way to learn how to produce a song is by remaking a popular song from scratch. Start with the drums, identify where the kick and snare are, then move on to the chord progressions and bass.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I like to listen to references provided by my client to get a feel for what they want. Then, I mumble melodies over the track until I find a nice hook or any ideas I can build around. The fun part of songwriting is how different every session is. Sometimes I'll decide on a theme and listen to a podcast or Youtube video about it so I can grab interesting words and work them in. Typically, I object write until I have a page or so and then, with the hook or melody already established, I work on structure. After the songwriting is complete, I'll record a Lead Vocal and send it to my client so they can give me feedback. If they are happy with the main idea, I carry on recording Doubles and Backing Vocals.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: Charli XCX.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: I was very Singer-Songwriter for my first Ep and Album, but for the past couple years I've been more into House/Electronic. Lots of producers ask me for Afro-house vocals as well.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm working on expanding my artist profile by collaborating with other artists and writing for Dj's/Producers. I'm also working on a new Indie-Electronic Ep for next year. I've made lots of sad and chill music in the past and I want to move in a different direction with new genres that have more "danceability." I'm also working on the "universe" surrounding my music.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What's the intention/feeling they want the song to transmit? Do you prefer a lower range or higher? Do you want a traditional verse, chorus, verse, chorus, and bridge, or something more free/experimental?

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Writing catchy hooks/matching the vibe of the song. Usually when I'm writing a song the first thing I come up with is the hook, and then I write verses around that. I also ask the client a lot of questions about what they're looking for and what references they have so they are happy with the outcome.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Sensual and hypnotic vocals. Since I'm usually doing electronic based songs, I try to not distract too much from drops and main melodies. My vocals and melodies flow seamlessly into your original idea.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I record all my vocals with a Shure SM7b and Apollo Solo. I record, edit, and mix in Ableton and my favorite plugins are Soundtoys collection.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: Songwriting for features, vocal production, and toplines for Dj's.