Kelvin Beato.
When people think of the Dominican Republic, one of the last things that comes to mind is dance music. Yet born and raised in the Dominican, Lash (Kelvin) has proven that music knows no borders nor boundaries. Remixing hit songs for artists like Charlie Puth, Selena Gomez, and Galantis; Lash has accomplished feats not many Dominican has topping charts and breaking millions of streams. Now located in Los Angeles, Lash has focused on using the platform built through remixes to debut original music focused on his unique latin and electronic dance music combination.
Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic on 17 July 1994. Started making music just at 13 Years old when he discovered a software called FL Studio.
With over a decade of experience in music, Kelvin Beato, professionally known as “Lash,” is an internationally renowned DJ, music producer and songwriter with over 100 + Million streams across all streaming platforms, and fans from all over the world. He’s worked with acts from Selena Gomez, Charlie Puth, Jon Bellion, Before You Exit, Morgan Page, Sofia Reyes, CADE, PJ, Galantis, Drax Project, and The Chainsmokers, Steve James, Missy Elliot, Hayley Kiyoko and many more. He has been recognized for his works by Billboard Magazine, an internationally acclaimed magazine and online platform for the music industry. Kelvin has recently been recommended by Grammy nominated and winner Morgan Page, and Jaime Velez to the Recording Academy GRAMMY Committee to work as part of the dance/pop/remix Category for 2019. Has performed and shared the stage with names from Skrillex, Diplo, DJ SNAKE, Martin Garrix, Porter Robinson, Alesso, Axwell Ingrosso, Tiesto, Sam Feldt, Robin Schulz, Afrojack, Nicky Romero, Hardwell and many more.
Lash's Kelvin Beato Infuses Dance-Pop With His DR Roots on 'I'm Gonna Be There': Premiere
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Billboard
No matter who you are, it's hard to make it in the music industry, but when you're a kid in a poor town of the Dominican Republic, sitting in a cyber cafe, teaching yourself how to make dance music, it can seem impossible.