Team – UMG Network Collective

SAY HELLO TO THE BOSS

A Senior Music Producer, Creative Director & Top-Tier Engineer. Covering everything from Music Recording to Talent Management.

RUBEN BURGOS

Founder / Architect / CEO

William Sheer is an American artist signed to Sonaar Records. Sheer has released music under various guises, including FTK SoundSystem, Black Retro Star and The Crystal Ark, as well as collaborative work with DJ Funk. Sheer lives in NYC and eat one banana every day.

THE CHEF PIONEER OF INDIE MAJOR

Mr. Ruben J. Burgos is an entertainment industry executive, music manager, and entrepreneur who serves as the Founder and Owner of UMG Network Collective and UMG Records. He is also known internationally within the music and entertainment industry by his alias, “Mr. Dope Chef”.

Core Professional Roles

Music Management & Executive: Burgos has over 25 years of experience evaluating musical talent, branding artists, and building multimedia platforms. He has managed and represented over 400 musicians, focusing primarily on helping independent artists retain ownership and authenticity of their brands.
Media Host: He hosts and curates The Artist Experience Podcast, Real Talk with Dope Chef, Triple Vibes Radio a music showcase and interview platform designed to elevate the careers of serious independent artists.
Technology & SEO Expert: Outside of music, he is an SEO expert, coder, and digital strategist. He serves as the owner/coder of Anarchy Creation, and the developer behind “DOPE AI”.

About UMG Network Collective

Under Burgos’s leadership, the UMG Network Collective operates as a full-service consulting and promotional agency for musicians. The network provides comprehensive services, including: