DTAP: The team that created the hit "See Tinh" for Hoang Thuy Linh, making music when everything was just zero

They are the people behind Hoang Thuy Linh's successful songs, "shaking hands" with famous global artists. But the "3 Musketeers" combination at first started out as completely strange names, no one paid attention.

DTAP is a famous music production group consisting of 3 talented members: Thinh Kainz (music producer), Kata Tran (musician) and Tung Cedrus (arranger). This is the producer behind a series of hits by singers such as Hoang Thuy Linh, Jack, Duc Phuc, Toc Tien...

DTAP belongs to the management company V-MAS - a leading entertainment media company in Vietnam, specializing in managing famous artists such as Lan Khue, Erik, DTAP and Phuong My Chi.

All three members of this group play important roles in the music creation process. Thinh Kainz is responsible for the overall production of the group's songs. Kata Tran has the role of writing lyrics for the song, creating emotional and meaningful text. Meanwhile, Tung Cedrus is in charge of mixing and creating special tones and melodies for the group's songs.

A unique thing that few people know is that all three members of DTAP have an education in economics and marketing, not music. However, this is one of the important factors that make the music that DTAP creates special. Their musical works reflect the style of the late 90s and subtly keep up with the trends of the 10s.

The DTAP group is famous for its attractive musical works in collaboration with many famous artists in Vietnam. They have co-written and produced many hit songs, including: Hoang Thuy Linh, Jack, Erik, Duc Phuc, Toc Tien, RTee and many other artists. Songs in collaboration with famous artists such as: Hoa Hai Duong, Nam Quoc Son Ha, Don't Go Home, Let Me Tell You and the song See Tinh have helped DTAP's name reach out. international.

In fact, DTAP revealed that they sent the song's demo to 10 young vocalists that they believe will be suitable and express the true spirit of the song. However, DTAP did not receive any response. Keeping an optimistic spirit, they believe that it could be because the song's demo melody is too new so the artists don't want to take risks, or even because... the email got lost.

Although the beginning was difficult but could not dampen the will of the young creators, DTAP "risked" reaching out to Hoang Thuy Linh and luckily received a response after a few hours. "We don't dare to imagine that Ms. Linh will sing Let Mi tell you. Perhaps that is a great fate and luck for the group," DTAP members shared.

It can be seen that the success of the song Let Me Tell You Hear has changed everything for DTAP. The trio of young musicians are considered more worthy of their efforts. The group even opened up a new perspective to the audience that musicians are the core factor contributing to the success of a song.

Having wondered, feared and wondered whether this song was the group's most successful song and whether it all ended there, fortunately, DTAP's compositions are still loved by audiences and even artists. Music critics received it positively. In addition, DTAP has helped affirm the talent of generation Z with a music style that honors the beauty of Vietnamese culture.​

The song Let Me Tell You is the first song that brings DTAP closer to the public after w.inning many awards at the 2019 Mai Vang A.ward and the 2020 Dedication A.ward.

"Hoang Thuy Linh has a good crew", is a story that has been repeated over and over in the music industry over the past 3 years. Many viewers think so because Hoang Thuy Linh does not have a good voice, lacks internal strength, and has limited technique and processing thinking. However, the strength of the team behind it helps the singer born in 1988 continuously create hits and become the most successful star in the market in 2022.

DTAP not only creates excellent music, but they also contribute to the community. They have participated in many projects such as the 2019 WeChoice Awards ceremony with the song The Extraordinary Little Thing and the Kind Vietnamese Community project, documenting the journey of a Resilient and United Vietnam in the f.ight against Covid-19.

After the resounding success of Let Me Tell You, DTAP continued to collaborate on music production with many domestic artists. Only in September 2020, the group successfully produced 3 songs: Begonia Flower performed by male singer Jack, Ca Can Ca performed by singer MLee with Isaac, and the song Nguoi Oi, Don't Go Home by singer Jack. Male singer Duc Phuc collaborated with female rapper Suboi.

DTAP continuously shapes music trends in Vietnam. They have produced many hit songs for artist Erik, helping him win the Champion title at The Heroes 2021 competition.

The group is not only successful domestically but is also reaching out internationally with the song See Tinh, contributing to bringing Vietnamese music to the world. Other songs such as Bo Xi Bo have also created a reputation in the country.

Hoang Thuy Linh highly appreciated the youthfulness, effort and steadfastness of the DTAP group, even though their members belong to Generation Z, they have shown amazing maturity.

Musician Duong Khac Linh did not hesitate to praise DTAP for the way they harmonize in a catchy way, use folk music colors to create a difference and have a clear direction. This musician also added: "With their current form and professionalism, I am sure that the group will create many more hits in the future."

In addition to producing music for artists, DTAP also cooperates commercially with many domestic and foreign brands through Music Marketing.

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