Columbus native DOOBIE has solidified himself as one of the most prominent independent artists to
rise from the underground, known for his raw storytelling, emotional honesty, and genre-blending
sound. His breakout single “When the Drugs Don’t Work” earned a platinum certification and has
surpassed 115 million views on YouTube — a massive achievement for an artist who built his career
without a major label, relying instead on relentless touring, direct fan connection, and
uncompromising authenticity.
While Doobie first gained attention in the hip-hop space, his music has always carried the spirit of
rock — drawing inspiration from bands like Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Metallica, and KISS. That
influence took center stage in late 2024 with the release of his first rock single, “Early Bird Gets the
Whiskey,” followed by his 2025 rock album Give ’Em Hell Until You Get to Heaven. The project’s
lead radio single, “Worth A Shot,” broke into the Top 30, introducing Doobie’s evolving sound to a
wider audience while proving his versatility and staying power as an artist who doesn’t fit into one
box.
Doobie’s music is deeply personal, shaped by his own battles with addiction, mental health, and the
weight of navigating life in the public eye. Often producing his own songs, he keeps the process
close to home, maintaining creative control and a raw, reflective edge that fans have connected with
from day one. As the first independent artist from Columbus to go platinum, he’s proud of how far
he’s come — and with his expansion into rock, he’s entering the next phase of his career on his own
terms.