While we shared the same roof, my brother and I discovered and cultivated our love for music in beautifully distinct ways. We explored different genres, sounds, and styles, each developing a unique, deeply personal relationship with the art form. Yet, through our diverse creative explorations, we arrived at a singular, shared truth: music is the sole universal language. It is the ultimate connector, capable of transcending borders, backgrounds, and hardships to communicate what words alone simply cannot.
A tale of two brother
My brother and I began our journey in Cuba, and today, we are proud to call vibrant Miami our home. Growing up, we were raised by an incredibly dedicated single mother who taught us the vital importance of resilience, hard work, and family. The hardships we overcame during those early years weren't just obstacles to survive; they built our character and laid the unshakable foundation for the core values of our record label today.
Driven by a shared desire to merge our creative passions with our deep interest in business, we decided to establish our record label. For us, this is not merely a commercial enterprise; it is designed to be our enduring family legacy. We are a purpose-driven organization committed to curating and championing music that resonates with profound meaning, soul, and heart. Our ultimate hope is to create a musical landscape so rich in authentic emotional connection that our descendants—and yours—will always know the true power of song.
Meet our awesome team
Our team members are our greatest asset.
DJ Donnie
DJ / Song Writer / Producer
DJ Donnie is a songwriter and one of the driving forces behind Van-Lex Records, Where his creativity and vision help define the label’s sound and direction. Through his writing and leadership, he has become a major influence on many producers, encouraging them to push boundaries, refine their craft, and create music with purpose. His impact goes beyond individual tracks—he helps shape a culture of growth, ambition, and artistic integrity within his label.
Hamlet De Armas
CEO / Producer
Hamlet De Armas is our CEO, bringing a strong real-estate background that gives him a sharp eye for negotiations and long-term strategy. With a relationships-first, money-second mentality, he focuses on building trust and sustainable rather than quick wins. His vision is for VLR is to be a true stepping stone into both the music and financial worlds, Providing artists not only creative opportunities but also money know how. To help them navigate their careers, and life beyond the spotlight.
our Culture & Values
Our Records values creativity, professionalism, collaboration, and integrity. We support long-term artist well-being by encouraging sustainable creative practices, professional growth, and a healthy balance between artistic and personal development. Our environment prioritizes teamwork and open communication while still recognizing individual achievement. Success is measured through artistic growth, audience engagement, and the long-term development of both our artists and the label. The three values below encapsulates who we are as people and as a business.
Respect
The foundation of a good relationship. As we say we dont need to agree, as long as we understand.
Be a helper
Always try to be of help to someone. Life is better that way.
Humility
To drop the Ego is the most hardest of Human tasks, yet it can be done.
Our LAble
Van-Lex Records is an independent music label dedicated to producing music that connects with listeners across cultures while building a sustainable platform for artists to grow creatively and professionally. The label focuses on a diverse range of genres—including EDM, trap, house, Latin, classical, and other emerging styles—reflecting the founders’ belief that music is a universal language capable of bringing different audiences together. The company is led by its CEO, while his brother serves as the manager of musical talent, working closely with artists on creative direction and development. A portion of the revenue generated from the label’s music is reinvested into maintaining and improving and supporting the ongoing operations of the label. Providing the artists with advice on creative, financial and legal services, Van-Lex Records distributes its music through major online distributors, allowing its releases to be available on over one hundred platforms worldwide, including major services such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Tidal, and more. With additional support provided through Multimedia
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