Dimitri McDowell on SoundBetter

I have been professionally singing & songwriting with labels like UMPG,Sony, Warner, and major artist since 2014 writing my first single Lecrae - "Nuthin", Chris Brown - To My Bed, Wiz Khalifa - Something New, Usher "A" album, Tinashe - touch & go, all major singles on Top 40 billboard charts. Shopping music is my specialty

If you are looking for Production, Hooks, Full Songs, engineering, Vocal Production, Mixing &/or Mastering, I can provide quality performance and everything it takes for you to be fully satisfied and better with your sound with mixing and mastering. I take my time with quality, expensive melodies and creating a imagery of a great concept to write about. I can demo your song and add my sauce after writing and creating the concept if you don’t present me with one already.
- I work well with literally any genre and well versatile in every STYLE.
We can bounce back and forth to your liking but usually once you give me your description of what you are looking for, I am quite professional at being accurate when delivering.
- I will go above and beyond the extent of what you ask me for, being that I am a ONE STOP SHOP, I will slightly even mix what ever I am working on DURING the process because my template is one that has been used by many of the greats in the Industry.
- If you are happy with what you hear and you decide “hey, I like the way this sonically sounds, I wanna record with this guy”, we can set up a time and day for you to come to my studio to save money, and to receive the best industry quality that you will find.
- You are open to any masters or publishing that we generously discuss upon completion of record.
I will also automatically mix the records.

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Dimitri McDowell

Wiz Khalifa
Chris Brown
Chris Brown
Chris Brown
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Lecrae
Lecrae
Canon
Canon
Trip Lee
Trip Lee
Teenear
Andy Mineo

13 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

Endorse Dimitri McDowell

by eyram A.
Verified
Great and smart musician.He has some intuition for melodic.
by Jeff M.
Verified
Dimitri has a rare gift for crafting melodies that both capture the energy of the production, while still allowing room for the lyrics to resonate with the listener. Looking forward to working with him again!
by eyram A.
Verified
it’s so cool to work with DIMITRI
by Ego T.
I contacted dimitri after seeing reviews and hearing his sample and i was super excited to work. He initiated a transaction , told me to pay him outside of sound better. I am sure if you stay within sound betters platform, dimitri will deliver. As of right now, I paid him outside of sound better, and i haven't received anything from him. I have barely received communication from him , and when I contact him he tells me he will just block me. I am pushing on 2 months without receiving my money back or the song I paid for. Very disappointing , because I really wanted to work with him.
by Ego T.
I contacted dimitri after seeing reviews and hearing his sample and i was super excited to work. He initiated a transaction , told me to pay him outside of sound better. I am sure if you stay within sound betters platform, dimitri will deliver. As of right now, I paid him outside of sound better, and i haven't received anything from him. I have barely received communication from him , and when I contact him he tells me he will just block me. I am pushing on 2 months without receiving my money back or the song I paid for. Very disappointing , because I really wanted to work with him.
by Ego T.
I contacted dimitri after seeing reviews and hearing his sample and i was super excited to work. He initiated a transaction , told me to pay him outside of sound better. I am sure if you stay within sound betters platform, dimitri will deliver. As of right now, I paid him outside of sound better, and i haven't received anything from him. I have barely received communication from him , and when I contact him he tells me he will just block me. I am pushing on 2 months without receiving my money back or the song I paid for. Very disappointing , because I really wanted to work with him.
by LexC
Worked with many writers and by far Dimitri is one of the best. Turn around time is quick, and the quality of delivery is above expectation and industry standard. He’s patient and just all around amazing to work with. Will continue to hire him!! 💕💕
by Molly
I've been working with Dimitri McDowell since July and it's been nothing but a joy and a pleasure. Dimitri has taken the time to get to know me as a friend and know my story so when we write together, he is able to incorporate autobiographical material in the lyrics. I can't say enough good things about his songwriting ability, being attuned to what's popular in the industry, while remaining a true genuine artist. His vocals are beautiful and his harmonies are unparalleled. He's also an incredible rapper... just a beast of a talent. I'm blessed to know and make music with him.
by Hefty Don
Wow Dimitri delivered on a whole project for me 6 song ep of quality smash records and really worked fast, and kept communication open and fluent. Working with him is really a stress free experience, and I always get exactly what I’m looking for. Also he’s a generous person and will really work within your budget.
by Hefty Don
Wow one of if not the best writer I’ve worked with. Delivers an album quality song, easy to communicate with and really works with your budget. I’ve done 5 records with him and he’s the best I’ve seen. I definitely recommend you work with him.
by Molly
I’m amazed by the work done so far and am looking forward to working with Dimitri more!! Super talented!!!!
by Yonni
Never let me down! Always comes with the fire
by BIG DUKE PRODUCTIONS
Uber Talented , Proffesional , creative genius !!!!!

Interview with Dimitri McDowell

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Urban Pop, R&B
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Writing, Backgrounds, Singing, Mixing, Engineering etc
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked on Heartbreak on a full moon by Chris Brown. The song I did was "To My Bed", and i am proud of this because it is and was one of the best songs on the 45 tracklisted album with anticipation of it becoming a single. My wrote, sang, vocal produced and mixed "To My Bed" by Chris Brown.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Placement work with Major Publishing labels as well as putting out my single along with the video.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Travis Bruce.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital because I enjoy shortcuts and still getting the job done.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Fast work, 100% satisfaction.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: This is what I love to do, I wouldn't want to do anything else.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Customers: Can you do my EP? Me: Pricing sold separately
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I only do one thing.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your vision?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: If you are looking for a specific sound, I can consistently perfect your record after record so returning to a great source to repeat the process always makes a recipe to win.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Mac, My notebook, my portable mic, a sharp object, First Aid Kit
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My career path is to be a singer-songwriter and a signed artist.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: The boy next door, adult contemporary
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Justin Bieber, I feel that he is at his peek and has a great balance of urban and pop
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Dive in your emotion.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Content, Message, Lyrics, Big Melodies, background vocals, a great top lead etc.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I generally record melodies and deliver an emotion based on the production that I am following and combining my witty concepts after comping my own melodies into a great masterpiece.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a Studio home setup with two iMac computers both with Protools, Avid Mbox, two Bluebird mics, Large JBL speakers, with a spacious environment surrounded by colorful spinning globe lights.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: James Fauntleroy, Pharell, Stevie Wonder, Pooh Bear, Jay Z, Miley Cyrus and more.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Write full songs, hooks, mix or master a record, Vocal produce or adding backgrounds.