Ovy on the Drums Shares His Story From Being a Chicken Delivery Man to Hitmaker | Billboard News

Ovy on the Drums shares the story behind his hit “La Plena,” the production of “Papasito” with Karol G, and his unique connection with Beéle, whom he has known since he was 15 years old.

Ovy on the Drums:

Well, the truth is that, well, thank you so much for the nomination. Very happy to be here and to be here also alongside Westcol, who… the truth is that it’s very, very incredible what’s happening, that a streamer is nominated for the first time at the Latin Grammys. The truth is it’s super, super incredible news, and being part of this great project seems like something very beautiful, very exciting. And well, with all the energy. When “La Plena” was born, the truth is we were looking for the W Sound, obviously. I was with Beéle in the studio, and he traveled to Medellín to make the song for the W Sound. So, like, while creating, we made two songs, among them “La Plena.” But the truth is, like the funniest thing about “La Plena” is that at first I liked another song better that is called “Yo y Tú,” which is by Beéle and Quevedo. That one is my song. But when we sent the two ideas to the group, the one that got the most votes, the one that won, was “La Plena.” Within the team we have for W Sound, everyone voted for “La Plena,” and I voted for “Yo y Tú.” And it’ was really interesting when they created “La Plena,” well they were making “La Plena” in the studio, I was outside. And Beéle, he always, when he’s creating, I leave him alone in the studio, and he records by himself. He always likes to be alone there creating. I made the beat, and he started creating. Then my partner, Cristo, comes into the studio and leaves and says: “We have a worldwide hit.” And I’m like, “It can’t be.” 

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