Digital Sauce is a music distribution company founded in Manila, Philippines on September 8, 2022, by JM Dumaran and Dave Santos. The company is a new player in the music industry, but with the passion for discovering and promoting talented artists from the Philippines and distributing their music to major music streaming platforms worldwide.
Dave Santos has an extensive experience in the broadcast network industry, where he earned international recognition for his exceptional work on multimedia campaigns. Dave received the Award of Excellence from The iABC Gold Quill Awards for the TV station launch of QTV Channel 11 and a Gold Medal from The New York Festivals for his creative promo conceptualization of the TV show “The Sweet Life”. He later founded his own graphics and web design company, providing branding solutions to local businesses. Under his leadership, the company has grown significantly, serving clients in Australia, Europe, and the United States. Dave’s creative input can also be seen in the marketing materials for the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. He is also a talented composer, having composed Noah Zuñiga’s single, Payo.
JM Dumaran is a singer and a native of Kalayaan, Laguna, gained recognition after appearing in Pinoy Pop Superstar and placing in the Top 45 of Pinoy Idol. He then joined the boyband, Singles, managed by Arsi Baltazar and played bitroles in several primetime teleseryes and starred in indie films. JM also worked as a DJ for 106.3 Hot FM and 95.9 Radyo Natin, spinning OPM hits. Today, he produces his own music and covers using digital audio workstations, and works as a freelance multimedia artist and social media manager for clients across the United States, Australia, and the Philippines.
The founders’ vision for Digital Sauce is to showcase the diverse and vibrant music culture of the Philippines to the world. With the country’s rich musical heritage and the abundance of talented artists waiting to be discovered, they believe that there is a huge opportunity for Philippine music to gain global recognition. They are committed to building relationships with their artists and providing them with the resources they need to succeed in the industry. They offer support in areas such as music production, marketing, and distribution to ensure that their artists’ music reaches the right audience.
Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our clients. We work closely with our artists to develop marketing strategies that fit their unique needs and goals. We also ensure that their music is distributed efficiently and effectively to major streaming platforms.
As a new player in the industry, Digital Sauce is already making waves with its innovative approach to music distribution. The company has exciting new releases and collaborations in the pipeline, and fans of Philippine music can expect to hear more from the talented artists that Digital Sauce represents. With its commitment to discovering and promoting talented artists, providing them with the resources they need to succeed, and its innovative approach to music distribution, Digital Sauce is poised to become a major player in the music industry.
THE FOUNDERS
Meet Dave Santos, a talented co-founder with a passion for creativity and entrepreneurship. Dave began his professional career in the broadcast network industry, where he spent seven years working as Associate Art Director for the Creative Services Division of GMA 7. During this time, he worked on video, print and multimedia campaigns for QTV and GMA News TV, earning international recognition for his outstanding work. Dave received the Award of Excellence from The iABC Gold Quill Awards for the station launch of QTV and a Gold Medal from The New York Festivals for his creative promo conceptualization of the TV show “The Sweet Life”.
In 2013, Dave left the corporate world to pursue his business and entrepreneurial interests, founding his own graphics and web design company that specializes in providing branding solutions to local businesses. With his family still active in the pyrotechnics business, Dave has also taken charge of the marketing aspects of the business, contributing his creative input to the billboards, posters and other advertising materials for the annual Philippine International Pyromusical Competition.
Under Dave’s leadership, his company has grown significantly and has become a go-to provider of multimedia and web design solutions, providing website information architecture and design production for a variety of websites with local and international clients in Australia, Europe, and the United States. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dave is also a composer and he composed several hit singles.
Dave’s talent, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit make him an invaluable asset to any team. He brings a wealth of experience in marketing and branding, a commitment to quality, and a passion for innovation that drives him to continually explore new solutions to meet the needs of his clients.
JM Dumaran, hailing from Kalayaan, Laguna, is a singer who has earned numerous victories in local singing competitions. Notably, he made a name for himself on the television shows Pinoy Pop Superstar and Pinoy Idol, placing in the Top 45 and gaining recognition as one of Laguna’s most sought-after vocalists.
After appearing on Pinoy Idol, JM joined the boyband, Singles, which was managed by Arsi Baltazar. He also landed bit roles in primetime teleseryes on major TV networks, and went on to play supporting roles in several indie films in the early 2010s.
Starting at a young age, JM’s passion for music led him to become a disk jockey for Laguna’s 106.3 Hot FM and 95.9 Radyo Natin, where he spun OPM hits and engaged with his listeners.
Currently, JM Dumaran has transitioned to live streaming and producing his own instrumental music, back-up vocals, and covers of popular songs using digital audio workstations. He has built a successful career as a freelance multimedia artist and social media manager, catering to multiple clients across the United States, Australia, and the Philippines.
