Prime producer Ovy on the Drums will get candid in a latest interview with Billboard, by which he shares how he turned Karol G‘s go-to producer.
Their newest collaborative effort, “Provenza,” powered by an afro-house beat, at present sits at No. 4 on the Scorching Latin Songs chart (dated July 9), and is a testomony to each Karol and Ovy’s dedication to assume exterior the field and experiment with different genres exterior of reggaeton.
“It wasn’t too lengthy from manufacturing to the discharge date. It went actually actually quick. I might categorize ‘Provenza’ as an afro-house, one thing like that. It’s one thing I’ve by no means performed in my profession,” he says in regards to the music launched in April.
“Provenza’s” chart-topping success comes on the heels of Ovy’s different smash hit he produced for Becky G, “MAMIII,” which options Karol. “Earlier than sending it to Becky G, I confirmed it to Karol. I at all times present her all my songs — I really like her opinion so I confirmed it to her first,” Ovy explains. “She liked it. And he or she thought it match Becky completely. Then, once I was within the studio with Becky G, she requested when there could be a collab between each Gs. I figured ‘MAMIII’ could be the right alternative.”
Ovy (born Daniel Echavarria Oviedo) additionally talks in regards to the partnership he not too long ago signed with Warner Music Latina, which goals to take his music profession to “the next stage of growth,” based on the label. The deal will concentrate on Ovy as a producer and artist. “Having an album as a producer has at all times been a dream. And now it’s a actuality,” he says. “[Now] it’s going to be Ovy on the Drums as producer/artist. For instance, Ovy on the Drums that includes Karol G. The main target is now on me as each.”
In his chat with Billboard, Ovy additionally talks about his humble beginnings, how his sound has developed, and why it’s vital for him to be from Medellín and carry his sound across the globe. Watch the interview above, and stick round till the very finish for a recreation of rapid-fire questions with Ovy on the Drums.