We recently connected with Vitor Rego and have shared our conversation below.

Vitor, appreciate you joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

Music has always been a part of my life, so much that I can’t even remember my earliest memories without it. My parents introduced me to the drums when I was just 4-years-old, and I’m sure that was one of the best decisions they could’ve made. I was in love with music, and being introduced to it at such an early stage in my life, helped me both access and understand my feelings and emotions as I grew up. Because of this passion, my interest in music only grew, leading me to learn other instruments. At the age of 12, I attended a Berklee Summer Program, making me want to pursue music as a career even more.

At 16 I produced my first track and that opened my eyes to a whole new world of possibilities. I found that I could use my playing skills to finally create my own songs and produce for others. I was able to translate my feelings into music, instead of just playing instruments for other people’s songs. . And that’s when I knew I wanted to be a music producer for life.

Since then I’ve produced hundreds of songs, collaborated with multiple artists and founded my own production company in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, called Coliseu Records, and have been running the company ever since. In fact, this year Coliseu completed 3 years.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m a music producer from Rio de Janeiro who loves to experiment and create something that surprises people who listen to my work. I don’t like to limit my work to a specific genre, even though most of my productions have gravitated towards hip hop and R&B artists. I found my way into the Brazilian hip-hop scene pretty naturally, mostly because I started working with up-and-coming rappers. As word got around about my music, more hip-hop artists began reaching out to me to produce their tracks.

Before diving into hip-hop, I had the chance to work with some big Brazilian pop artists in the studio where I used to work. This experience really helped me refine my production skills. That’s why I don’t stick to just one genre. When an artist asks me to produce their song, it’s not just because they want a commercially polished sound, but also because they want my personal touch. So, I’m not too concerned about the genre they’re working in. I have my own sound references and do my best to make the song as interesting as possible within their vision.

I think what helped me establish myself in the industry is that artists were pleased with our work together, and their fans always appreciated how unique the songs turned out. Contrary to what most people might think, this is what attracts artists from different genres to work with me. They know I aim for each production to be unique and avoid sounding “more of the same”. While I strive to innovate, I make sure not to lose the essence of the song or its genre. I play around with the elements without changing the core. This approach has kept me in demand with artists across genres, whether they’re Indie Pop, Folk, Samba, Pop, or even Rock artists.

I guess I can say that no matter what genre I’m working on, whether that be Rap or something completely different, I make sure to add as much musicality as possible. That doesn’t mean going overboard with the production; the song can still be simple and clean, and I always keep that in mind.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

Lately, the idea of winning a Latin Grammy has been on my mind. At first, I didn’t think much about it, but it’s slowly become one of my biggest goals. I don’t just want to win it for the sake of having an award. I genuinely want to do exceptional work and be recognized by the Recording Academy. So, I’ve been pushing myself to come up with creative and effective ideas to make the songs sound their best. To achieve this, I’m putting in a lot of effort every day—producing songs, exploring different music styles, and listening critically to figure out how I can improve my own work.

I’m currently working on an R&B album that incorporates elements from various other genres to make it truly unique. The first song has already been released through Coliseu Records. We’re planning to release the full album in August 2024 and will be submitting it for next year’s Latin Grammy Award.

I’m also collaborating on another exciting project with a Brazilian mandolin player who’s determined to revolutionize instrumental music by bringing a more modern approach to the genre. It’s a real challenge as we’re exploring new sounds and ideas that have never been heard before. It’s become a thrilling experiment, and I’m counting down the days to share it with the world. I believe this project is bound to reshape the future of Brazilian instrumental music.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

Definitely the community that is built around my work and the people who admire and support it. It’s incredibly gratifying to see people you don’t know connecting with the feelings you’ve expressed through art. Receiving messages that say your song has helped someone through a tough time or seeing a group of people vibing to your music—there’s nothing in the world that makes me happier than this.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/falacomigovitin
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitorrego_
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitorego-coliseurecords/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coliseurecords_

Image Credits
Fernanda Dapper / Caio Viegas