DTAP: The team that combined Chinese Opera and Vietnamese Opera, created a resounding victory.

Recently, Phuong My Chi has continuously left a strong impression on the biggest music scene in Asia with her music and voice. Besides the talent of the folk singer, people also expressed admiration for the music arrangement of DTAP - the person behind Phuong My Chi.

DTAP is not a traditional music group with members who were trained in music from the beginning. A unique and little-known fact is that all three members of DTAP – Thinh Kainz (music producer), Kata Tran (composer), and Tung Cedrus (arranger) – have a background in economics and marketing. This seemingly unrelated intersection is the key factor that creates the difference and special appeal in their music.

Thinh Kainz, as a music producer, is responsible for the overall production of the group's songs. He not only shapes the musical style but also guides the strategy, ensuring that each DTAP product is highly commercial but still maintains core artistic values. Kata Tran is a talented musician, who writes emotional and meaningful lyrics. Kata's lyrics are not only beautiful in language but also contain deep thoughts, touching the hearts of listeners. Finally, Tung Cedrus is a master of harmony and arrangement. With his ability to skillfully transform sounds, he has created unique, characteristic melodies and tones for DTAP's songs, making them distinct and easily recognizable.

Thanks to their sharp economic and marketing thinking, combined with their burning passion for music, DTAP has created works that not only carry the style of the late 90s - early 2000s, but also subtly catch up with and lead the music trends of the 2010s. They not only make music but also "read" the market, understand the public and know how to create products with strong influence.

"A Difficult Beginning": The Journey to Find the Destiny Voice and the Fate with Hoang Thuy Linh

DTAP's road to success has not been a bed of roses. Few people know that before creating hits, the group faced a challenge when sending demos to 10 young singers but received no response. However, with an optimistic spirit, DTAP decided to "take a risk" and find Hoang Thuy Linh, an artist with a unique style.

Luck smiled on them when they received a reply after only a few hours. "Perhaps it was a great fate and luck for the group" , DTAP shared. This collaboration was not only a big turning point, but also marked the birth of "Let Me Tell You" , making DTAP's name shine and affirming their position as musical "wizards".

DTAP: "witch" creates hits with Vietnamese stars, stands out with "See love" reaching international level

Not only did they achieve great success with Hoang Thuy Linh, DTAP is also the "hit-making wizard" for a series of top Vietnamese artists. A series of hits made the group famous, including : "Let Me Tell You", "Duyen Am", "Ke Cap Gap Ba Gia" and especially "See Tinh" by Hoang Thuy Linh - a song that has reached international level, becoming a global phenomenon.

In addition, DTAP also collaborated with Jack in "Hoa Hai Duong", Erik with "Nam Quoc Son Ha", Duc Phuc with "Nguoi Oi Nguoi O Dung Ve", and many other artists such as Toc Tien, RTee. The ability to transform diversely, maintain its own "quality" and create products that are both modern, catchy and imbued with Vietnamese culture has affirmed DTAP's talent and endless creativity in the Vietnamese music industry.

Phuong My Chi "causes a storm" internationally: DTAP blends reformed opera and drama, elevating Vietnamese heritage

The highlight of DTAP's journey to conquer the international stage is their role in creating a resounding success for Phuong My Chi at the Sing! Asia playground. Not just simple remixes, DTAP has become the "musical wizard" behind a series of hits that brought Phuong My Chi to "conquer" the international stage such as " Buon Trang " and " Bong Phu Hoa ". In particular, the bold mashup between Vietnamese Cai Luong and Chinese Opera in the performance " Drunken Am x Luc Hai Vi Vuong " has caused a stir, bringing Vietnamese cultural heritage far and wide.

DTAP approached this project with a clear principle: doing culture must be serious and respectful of identity. In this "cultural awakening" mashup, the group combined two traditional theatrical forms in a way that each element retains its own unique character, not blending but complementing each other. Before starting the arrangement, DTAP carefully studied the characteristics of each form, from musical structure to performance style, ensuring that the spirit and technique of each culture are preserved. The choice of the monochord and the two-stringed fiddle also demonstrates DTAP's sophistication and deep understanding.

In the modern stage space of Sing! Asia, Phuong My Chi's soulful vọng cổ brought a slice of history, recalling the tragic yet heroic journey of female general Trưng Trắc. DTAP's choice of cải lương to tell cultural stories on the international stage helped Phương Mỹ Chi make a clear personal mark, making Vietnamese audiences proud and international audiences curious. Phương Mỹ Chi shared: "When I sang that vọng cổ verse, I only thought about how to sing about the story of Trưng Trắc in the most proud way. I feel very happy to be standing on an international stage and singing about the history of our Vietnamese people."

DTAP also expressed its passion: "DTAP wants to bring a performance that honors both Vietnamese and Chinese cultures... The important thing is that these two genres and cultures can be placed side by side, in harmony but not dissolved, still honoring each other. Besides, the mashup of this song must also tell a clear, seamless story and show respect for these two art genres." This has created a performance that is both profound and imbued with cultural identity.

The musical wizard behind Phuong My Chi's resounding success in Singapore! Asia

To connect two cultures and languages in the performance "Drunkenness x Luc Hai Vi Vuong" , DTAP and VMAS went through a long journey. Mr. Phan Anh - CEO of VMAS - played the role of a bridge, creating conditions for Phuong My Chi and Kha Lau to work effectively, overcoming language barriers to create a performance rich in identity, in the spirit of international exchange of Sing! Asia.

As a result, Phuong My Chi and Kha Lau's performance achieved high scores, reaching the top 2 of Semi-final 1, advancing straight to Semi-final 2. This performance also won the hearts of the audience with nearly 1 million views in less than 24 hours and the top 7 Trending YouTube position, affirming DTAP's appeal and ability to spread culture.

DTAP is not just an ordinary music production group. They are storytellers through music, messengers bringing Vietnamese culture closer to the world. With a unique combination of economic thinking, musical talent and a strong passion for traditional culture, Thinh Kainz, Kata Tran and Tung Cedrus have been and continue to create unforgettable marks in the Vietnamese music industry, affirming their position as true "music wizards", who have contributed to bringing Vietnamese music far and wide, blending into the world music flow with pride and identity.

DTAP: The team that created the hit "See Tinh" for Hoang Thuy Linh, making music when everything was just zero Bảo Tiên11:54:26 26/10/2023They are the people behind Hoang Thuy Linh's successful songs, collaborating with famous global artists. But the combination of the 3 musketeers in the beginning were just completely strange names, no one paid attention.