Raena is a vocalist, songwriter and vocal producer based in London, UK. Equipped with a Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree in Creative Musicianship specialising in Vocals, Raena uses her experience and knowledge to produce high quality audio from her recording studio to fit around your deadline. [Equipment: Neumann M 147 Tube, UA Apollo Twin X]
Raena specialises in Pop and RnB music but is a versatile singer who is open to different projects. With an ear for harmonies, Raena can produce a range of backing vocals for any track.
With over 8 million plays on Spotify, Raena has toplined for Top 10 and New Music Friday placed tracks. She has collaborated with award winning producers for major labels and publishing companies including Universal Music Production and BMG. Raena has created multiple tracks used for TV sync. These tracks have been placed on programmes internationally including; Home & Away, Holby City, CSI, RuPaul's Drag Race, Love Island, Young and The Restless (CBS), Based On a True Story (Peacock/Now TV) and Ginnie & Georgia (Netflix).
Credits Include: Universal Music, BMG, Extreme Music, Cavendish Music, Centric Music, Ninja Tune, Soave, Lily Era, At Last, Frequency, Sirup Music, WE ARE DIAMOND. Netflix, CBS, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Now TV, Peacock.
Services:
- Vocals [24 bit, 48kHz wavs]
- Songwriting
- Vocal Production
Please Note:
-Contact for specific pricing.
-Ownership/Publishing negotiable.
-Raena is open to features but unless discussed, remains anonymous.
-Full dry stems will be provided once the balance is paid in full.
Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.
Languages
- English
332 Reviews - 50 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedRaena is absolutely the best at what she does. She took our instrumental and turned around an almost complete draft in no time flat. Crazy thing is her writing has tremendous depth which is what we wanted. The completed vocal arrangement, feel for melody, timing and her adlibs connect with the listener. She’s not just singing a song. What a wonderful and professional experience from a true artist with a great voice and incredible soul!
check_circleVerifiedI had a good experience working with Raena. She captured the song's feeling well, and communication was good, ensuring it was what I wanted for the song. The voice had a very modern and sweet tone. Thank you.
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check_circleVerifiedRaena was awesome to work with! Super easy communication, really nailed the vibe of the track, and delivered killer vocals that brought the whole thing to life. Super happy with how it turned out and would 100% work with her again. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedAmazing person, easy to work with and super talented, delivered exactly what I needed!
check_circleVerifiedRaena was a pleasure to work with. Very good vocal performance and high quality recordings. Very happy with our project.
check_circleVerifiedAnother great performance. Raena understands what is needed. She delivered the full package of leads, doubles, harmonies and then some for my pop production. Will hire again!
check_circleVerifiedVery satisfied :)
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Great work!
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As usual, very inspirated and easy to work with
check_circleVerifiedFantastic vocalist. Just a demo on this occasion, but I plan to get Raena to do the whole performance.
check_circleVerifiedHer speed is only outmatched by her talent
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Raena is an amazing vocalist and a genuinely nice person. It was a pleasure working with her!
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Amazing !
check_circleVerifiedShe was incredibly kind and really nailed the points I was looking for! I'd love to work with her again in the future. Thank you so much!
check_circleVerifiedRaena is a total pro, great communication and very easy to work with!
check_circleVerifiedRaena really hit the mark on this project. Her voice brought the song to life. Communication was a breeze: she was quick, open to feedback, and provided exactly what was needed.
If you're looking for an incredibly talented singer and a true pro, Raena is the one for you.
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Nice singer and inspired songwriter !
check_circleVerifiedGreat vocals and fast delivered! Thank you!!
check_circleVerifiedRaena was great! Super nice, professional, patient, and quality. Admittedly I dragged my feet a lot and was very busy during my project with her but she was very patient with me, and I really appreciated working with her. Even when I had new ideas I wanted to try, realized hers were better and went back to what she had initially sent me.
Really great experience from her and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. Thank you Raena :)
Interview with Raena
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To be a good person to work and communicate with and to always produce excellent results that you will be happy with!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I will always ask to hear the instrumental, references and brief before agreeing to work on a track as I need to be passionate about the project!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Timberland or Pharrell Williams because their production is so creative and they create incredibly catchy hooks! Or Julia Michaels because she is an incredible song writer.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Nyman - he is an incredible producer and vocalist with an ear for what's catchy! Nyman is super talented and such a pleasure to work with! https://soundbetter.com/profiles/98991-nyman Christy Carey - he is an amazing and versatile producer! Christy is a super talented producer and musician with such a brilliant work ethic to create exactly what his client's envision. https://soundbetter.com/profiles/344761-christy-carey Chloe Blackwell - she is an incredibly talented and conscientious vocalist and songwriter that I have had the pleasure to collaborate with. https://soundbetter.com/profiles/192492-chloe-blackwell
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My unique vocal tone and writing experience. I can also provide complex backing vocals and harmonies if requested.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I am a solo artist under RAENE - in this project I am the vocalist, song writer and executive producer. https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fTa2ugChlaoRIF6jvrZdV?si=IRTIY5HzRiWYU1a1IK5J2Q
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Julia Michaels, Kehlani, H.E.R, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use a Neumann M147, Universal Audio Apollo Twin X preamp, Macbook Pro, Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO headphones and Logic Pro X in my home recording studio.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Being able to sing and make music everyday. I get to do what I love for a living!
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Know what vocal sound you're looking for and then find it through the audio samples provided on profiles. Different singers don't just have different tones and ranges but they can also bring a completely different energy to your track. Have a voice in mind first before finding it!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: If you haven't received the BPM for a track on Logic Pro X, go to 'Metering' > 'BPM Counter to find the tempo. Once the track has been put in time, recording vocals is much easier in terms of editing and making sure everything is in time!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: RnB/Pop.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I will go over the brief provided by the client and then write the vocals if this is required. If not, I will record the written vocals (by following a guide vocal) in my home recording studio using Logic Pro X. Once finished, I will bounce the dry wav files and send them across to the client!
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Vocally, I'd say my falsetto and in writing my strength is creating catchy hooks and being able to resonate with genuine emotions and experiences in others.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: RnB/Pop
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mostly write and record top line vocals.
I was the singer and song writer in this production
- Showreel
- You Take Me Higher
- Sync Work
- Afraid To Love (Acoustic Version)
- Singer - FemaleContact for pricing
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Contact for pricing
TBC and discussed prior to starting the project:
- Turnaround time is typically within two weeks.
- Typically 1-2 revisions included. (Extra at an additional cost of around $60 depending on size)
- Tori Kelly
- Kehlani
