Holly Quin Ankrah

Session Singer and Topliner

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Pro session singer with 20+ years experience. Artists I have worked with include Dave Stewart(The Eurythmics), Nile Rodgers, Beverley Knight, Emeli Sande, Miles Kane, Sigala, Joel Corry and Marc Broussard. Currently a vocalist in Liam Gallagher's (Oasis) band. I have STRONG, SOULFUL voice perfect for HOUSE music reminiscent of the 90's/00's era

Hey I'm Holly
I am here to give you high-quality, radio ready vocals and/or topline for POP, SOUL, HOUSE and RnB including all harmonies and adlibs.
My eclectic genre experience allows me to write and sing in any genre with a quick turn around
I pride myself in professionalism and delivering excellency
My voice is naturally strong, authentically soulful and is of top Music Artist quality.

VOCALS:
- Rough vocal guide and lyrics required
- I will record all vocals inclusive of harmonies and adlibs
- 2 nip/tuck tweaks included
- Features are uncredited (unless discussed)
- Consented features are under name 'HQA'
- If releasing on an accredited label/dist, terms may differ, including crediting

TOPLINING
- I will give 2 FREE revisions, (additional edits will be subject to a variable fee).
- Average turnaround time 5 BUSINESS days. 48 hours can be arranged depending on availability and for an additional fee of 25%
- I retain 50% of writers share on songs I write
- Cancellation fee 25% if job is in progress
- Credit me as performer when song is registered - 'Holly Quin Ankrah'
- Features must be discussed first.
I will care for the project like its my own :)
Fees are a guide

I would love to hear all about your project!

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Languages

  • English

35 Reviews

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  1. Review by Ben V.
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    A fantastic singer with a great voice, lots of personality in her delivery and good room sound. Would 100% recommmend.

  2. Review by Steve
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    Holly is absolutely fantastic. Very professional, easy to communicate with, and of course extremely talented. She knew exactly what I was looking for from the get-go, and delivered everything above expectations. An absolute gem to work with!!

  3. Review by Kevin P.
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    Holly could not have been more of a joy to work with - professional, patient, always willing to listen to feedback, it was never a problem - and she gave a top notch performance every time. Her writing is superb as well...would work with her again in a heartbeat, you can't go wrong here! :)

  4. Review by OSP Inc.
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    Holly is a fantastic singer. She got what the project was about, what was needed and delivered. A great musician all around. I am very thankful I found her.

  5. Review by Andrew m.
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    Holy not only provided a top class vocal of the highest quality that has massively elevated my track, but she also provided great and patient insight and advice into the best key and approach to recording vocals for the track.

    A superb vocalist and can’t wait to work with her again on another project

  6. Review by arvbrat
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    Holly is an ubelivable talented vocalist and an absolut delight to work with.Highly recommended!

  7. Review by Jason
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    Holly did a great job bringing a more soulful feel to to the song, which was ultimately what I was looking for. I would happily work with her again. Thank you.

  8. Review by Sakazan
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    She was very kind and very fast at work.

    Her vocals and melody were really good.

    And I would like to express my gratitude to Holly for being considerate of me while working.

    I highly recommend it.

  9. Review by James A.
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    Holly is the best! Her resume speaks for itself and she’s extremely talented and friendly. I’m so grateful to have her backing vocals on my song. She has an incredible voice. Thank you 🙏🏼🎶

  10. Review by Bart R.
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    Holly is such a pro. She did an amazing job and I won't hesitate to work with her again.

  11. Review by Tom D.
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    Holly did an amazing job on my project. The work was completed in good time and a perfect result just what I was looking for. Would definitely recommend!!

  12. Review by Neil C.
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    Holly has a world-class voice, and the quality of her recordings and vocal technique are second to none.
    Throughout the project, Holly was adaptable to our ideas, flexible in her approach, and generous with her vocal takes and time spent on them.
    Underpinning all of this is Holly's open, honest and friendly communication which takes you through to completion with ease.
    A true pro, I can't recommend highly enough :)

  13. Review by Jerry T.
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    It took months for me to find the voice I was imagining in my head. I found Holly and she was everything that I wanted. Exceptional communication and extremely professional. She was open to revisions and gave suggestions the idea to something special. She sent a load of additional phrases and ad libs on top of the main concept to add so much more atmosphere and unique options to make the song more interesting. I highly recommend hiring Holly. I will certainly be working with her again.

  14. Review by Tyron L.
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    If you need an absolutely amazing vocalist with musicality then you really need look no further. Thank you Holly!

  15. Review by Dave C.
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    Holly delivered amazing vocals. I was thoroughly impressed by the standard and the turnaround

  16. Review by Saukar
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    Holly is great at communicating exactly what she can provide and asking what you need. I don't need to say her voice is phenomenal... you already know that. When you come to Soundbetter for an artists, she should be one of the first you look for!

  17. Review by Amy G.
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    I feel like I just hired a major superstar to sing my song! This is what making magic is!

  18. Review by Dion
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    Amazing!! I'm blown away by the amount of detail/work Holly put in our project. She's the real deal and an absolute pro. I look forward to working with you again in the near future.

  19. Review by craig k.
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    Holly is awesome. A total pro. Highly recommend her for your project.

  20. Review by Matt B
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    Incredible talent, superb singer and songwriter. Will definitely like to work with Holly again

Interview with Holly Quin Ankrah

  1. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  2. A: James Blake or Frank Ocean, I adore the way they create atmosphere and mood.

  3. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  4. A: Pop, Soul, House. I get asked to lay vocals down over the top of House tracks alot as my voice is reminiscent of those deep soulful vocals from the 90's

  5. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  6. A: My vocals. I have been professionally singing since I was 7 years old. I know how to tackle melody's and style technically and have a extensive knowledge of harmony

  7. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  8. A: Soul. Realness, Authenticity. I believe every word I sing and en-devour to draw the listener in with my vocals. Lyrically I bring a freshness, something contemporary, I always try to avoid obvious choices so the song has a real edge.

  9. Q: What's your typical work process?

  10. A: If I'm toplining I'll play the track and vocie note my immediate melody ideas. I'll then sit down and try to develop the ones that stand out, sometimes ill transfer the process to my piano as I find this is a great way to really hear the song in its simplest form, that way you know whats working and what isnt. Ill then record some guide vocals, and continue to tweak until everything feels right. Then Ill get to work on recording the vocals. I record a lead, doubles and then ill play with which backing vocals and harmonies work best before doing a .ew adlib tracks

  11. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  12. A: I have 3 professional microphones, a portable vocal booth, an Apogee Duet and an iMac from which I operate Logic.

  13. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  14. A: The Musicians I've had the opportunity to work with inspire as I have been able to see first hand the hard work, skill and professionalism they bring in at the highest level. Beverley Knight is a fantastic example, I was blown away by her talent and down-to-earth approach.

  15. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  16. A: Session Vocals, usually of a strong and soulful style

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I was the Singer in all songs and songwriter for all except 'Touch me' (1st song) and 'Shine' (2nd to last song) in this production

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  • Alicia Keys
  • Adele
  • Emeli Sandé
Gear Highlights
  • Apogee Duet
  • Audio Technica Microphone. SE Microphone
  • Sennheiser Microphone
  • Logic
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