DaveyLaRae

: Genre-Bending Songwriter

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Your next hit is locked in my vault, with 500+ tracks deep in Hip Hop, R&B, and Country. I don’t just write hooks—I build worlds. My pen is lethal and the versatility is real. Stop settling for mid and let’s get this fucking bag together. Professional, fast, and 100% authentic. Let’s work. 📈🔥

The pen don't lie, and the versatility is unmatched. I’m DaveyLaRae, a Los Angeles-based songwriter and artist with a massive repertoire of 500+ projects across Hip-Hop, R&B, Country, Pop, and Reggae. Born in Boston with Jamaican roots and raised with a strong moral compass, I bring a level of authenticity and soul to my writing that you just can't manufacture. My journey—from the East Coast to the heart of the LA music scene—has given me a unique perspective on storytelling. Whether it's a gritty rap verse, a Billboard-ready Pop hook, or a soulful Country ballad, I know how to tap into the human experience and make it catchy.

I don’t just write lyrics; I create the 'vibe' your track is missing. If you need someone who understands the business as much as the art, and who can deliver professional-grade reference tracks with speed, I’m your guy. Let’s turn your vision into a hit.

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Languages

  • English

Interview with DaveyLaRae

  1. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  2. A: 4 different Demo EPs showcasing the diversity in each Genre: Hip-hop, R&B, Pop, Crossover Country/Indie Pop

  3. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  4. A: Authenticity, Speed, and quality reference Tracks

  5. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  6. A: That I am either a Singer or a Rapper, I consider myself an Audio/Recording ARTIST! Many will here one song and try to put me in a "box" or "lane". Simply said I am a "Jack-of-ALL-Genres"

  7. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  8. A: What feelings and emotions do you want to capture/embody?

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

  10. A: Make sure your open minded and are willing to have fun and be relatable.

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

  12. A: I have been writing songs for 10+ years but creating released music for roughly a year due to wanting to stay behind the scenes but have since found it necessary to showcase my talents and song writing abilities.

  13. Q: How would you describe your style?

  14. A: DIVERSITY EMBODIED.

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

  16. A: Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Kevin Gates, Lil Uzi

  17. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  18. A: Create the moment you "FEEL IT", and STOP, the moment you Don't. You can always tap back in to the feeling and emotions you've left on your projects. As long as they were organic or natural.

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

  20. A: Hip-hop and R&B

  21. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  22. A: Speed, authenticity, and Diversity- NO SOUND OR ANYTHING is Off Limits, I like to call myself a "Jack-of-ALL-Genres" .

  23. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  24. A: FEEL AND ENERGY- My song will capture the Ear, once listened to, they tap into listeners emotion Naturally drawing a personal connection from the relatable lyrics or content.

  25. Q: What's your typical work process?

  26. A: Genuinely, I try to channel the feel of the beat/instrumental first. From there I freestyle before putting pen to paper, so the feel is more organic than forced. Usually the freestyle will naturally match the feel, content wise. From there I finalize lyrics and complete my mixing.

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

  28. A: Post Malone, Torey Lanez, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, Kevin Gates, Shaboozey, Morgan Wallen.

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

  30. A: Reference Tracks, Hook Writing, Songwriting, Melody creation.

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I was the Mixing Engineer, Singer in this production

GenresSounds Like
  • Shaboozey
  • Tory Lanez
  • J. Cole
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Send me your beat, and I’ll send back a rough 'scratch' melody and lyric concept within 24 hours for $40.