SAINT WAR

Producer, Songwriter, Vocalist

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Greater LA based Singer/ Songwriter, and music producer, specialising in Pop, Electronic, and R&B stylings. *No longer receiving requests through this site, please email me directly at stwarmusic@gmail.com!*

Warrick Runnels, (Saint War), is an up and coming Singer, Songwriter, and Producer in Southern California. His background is in Pop, Bass Music and R&B, and he has been featured in collaboration with artists such as FTampa and Hotway, garnering upwards of 300,000 plays on Spotify. Saint War favors soulful, lyrical and experimental vocal styles, citing artists such as Glass Animals, Billie Eilish, and Miguel as influences. Runnels’ pen game is also to be noted, having received praise from industry mentors that work with artists such as Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and many others. Saint War is a creative at heart, and seeks to bring something new and fresh to every project he pursues.

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Languages

  • English

6 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by David B.
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    After half a year of turning down many proposals and nonstop searching for the right singer+songwriter, I came across Saint War who knew exactly what's right for my project, I'm so fortunate to have met him, a top-notch artist!

  2. Review by Josh M.
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    dope lyrics and melodies, will be back!!

  3. Review by Vladyslav S.
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    I’ve had a big pleasure of working with Saint. The professionalism that he brings to the table as a songwriter and vocalist make it an easy process from start to finish. Definitely looking forward to work with Saint again soon!

  4. Review by Steve B.
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    Another amazing job by Saint! Vocals are so smooth. Perfect for the song. He is easy to work with and willing to do whatever needed to make the song work! Good guy too!

  5. Review by Steve B.
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    Saint is a real pro! Really cool voice that has a very modern sound! Arranged and delivered the stems very professionally! Made my mix really easy. Definitely recommend him.

  6. Review by Tiago V.
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    Amazing vocalist, large pitch range and he is very good in composition.

Interview with SAINT WAR

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

  2. A: Kaytranada, Disclosure, Jon Bellion, Julia Michaels

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: Currently I'm working on a few projects for clients, and planning a release schedule for my own material!

  5. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  6. A: This question feels moot because they obviously both serve their purpose haha. Analog is always fun to play with, but digital tends to be more accessible/ more affordable. Whatever piques your interest I suppose!

  7. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  8. A: I've been in music for about 12 years, and seriously pursued it as a career in the last six months. I initially went to school for Cultural Anthropology because I wanted to get outside of my own cultural context and learn about the world. After some deep soul searching however I decided that I might as well pursue my passion now until its too late! I am also currently studying for a certificate in web design/ development. I would love to build my own plugins someday!

  9. Q: How would you describe your style?

  10. A: My style is heavily beat driven, and as such, I tend to write lyrics that complement or syncopate to that beat. I'm in love with unconventional chord progressions such as 7th and 9th chords so you'll hear a fair amount of that in my current writing. Vocally, I've been told I sound like everything from The Weekend, to Khalid, to Marc. E. Bassy

  11. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  12. A: Organisation is one of the keys to really great production. This allows you to know how and why certain things react in a certain way, and it improves the troubleshooting process exponentially.

  13. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  14. A: Currently I am working with a Rode NT1 Studio Condenser running through a focusrite scarlett 4i. I produce on Logic Pro X and Ableton Live with software primarily from Izotope, Waves, and Native Instruments.

  15. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  16. A: yikes. Are speakers and cables included? ;P Nord Stage 3 88 key (god its beautiful), A BEEFY Desktop, Rolands SPD SX drum pad, Apollo Twin (quad), and the Shure Sm7B Dynamic Mic.

  17. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  18. A: Got to work with a popular producer named Carbin on a track called "Love Down Low". I wrote, performed and recorded the vocals for it! What was fun about this track was how beautifully the hook came together: It was one of those AHA moments that make all the grinding worth it.

  19. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  20. A: I like to build some level of relationship with my clients: even if it's not much! I am a perfectionist, and because of this I promise that you will receive only my best work, and that there will be communication throughout the entire process!

  21. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  22. A: The ability to create worlds through music.

  23. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  24. A: Do you charge for your services? Yes I do! This is my career! However, since like many others I am just starting out and trying to build up a fanbase, I understand how tight funds are and am perfectly willing to work with my clients.

  25. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  26. A: That I just hit buttons on a computer ;P

  27. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  28. A: What's your vision for this track? Who's your Audience? What reach do you hope to achieve with this track?

  29. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  30. A: Even if its not necessarily my genre, shoot me a message! I love to work on things outside of my comfort zone, and we might make some magic together.

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

  32. A: Multiple kinds including EDM, Pop, and Trap, but my preferred style tends to be soulful electronic music. Think Flume/Col3trane/ Kaytranada.

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: Songwriting/composing. Im a huge fan of double entendre and layered meaning in lyrics.

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

  36. A: Jon Bellion hands down. He's one of the few artists whose creative process resonates with the way that I create. I love his passion, his clever and honest lyricism, and how every track he creates is truly a musical masterpiece.

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

  38. A: I would consider my forte to be in the area of lyrics, and melody writing. I love a hook you can really sink your teeth into because 90% of the time thats what listeners are going to walk away remembering. My vocal style is somewhere along the lines of Charlie Puth in range, but with elements of jazz and soul.

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

  40. A: Typically I start with a hook and a beat, and build the song around that. If I'm not working my day job, I'm producing, so the turnaround is generally pretty quick.

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

  42. A: Vocal Collaborations (songwriting, performance, and recording)

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GenresSounds Like
  • Miguel
  • Billie Eilish
  • Frank Ocean
Gear Highlights
  • Shure SM7B
  • Heil Sound Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
  • Arturia Mini-Lab
  • M-Audio Oxygen 49
  • Behringer Audio Interface
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