Specializing in the genres of contemporary r&b, hip hop soul, trap soul, neo soul, soulful pop, singer-songwriter, jazz-infused r&b as well as other r&b fusions, I'd like to provide my services to you as a lyricist &/or vocalist. I've been writing for over 10 years. First poetry at the age of 12, then songs from the age of 16.
NYC | LA | NASH | ATL
Soloist: $100/hr. 1 hr. minimum
Sound Recordings (CD's, Digital, Vinyl):
Demo Singer: $128.75+
Background Vocals: $257.50
Feature: $257.50
Live Performances (Session Day 4 hours, Multi-Tracking 50% plus, Sweetening 100% plus, Multi-Tracking & Sweetening 100% plus):
Feature: $790
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Interview with Anika
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: MacBook Pro, Apogee Duet, MKII, Slate,
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been singing for 20+ years. Writing for 10+ years. Audio engineering & playing instruments for under 10 years.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Peter Collins (his voice & guitar), Jonathan Mcreynolds (his pen), & J. Cole (would love to do a hip-hop/r&b collab).
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Let everyone stick to doing what they do best.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: For myself as an artist contemporary r&b, jazz-infused r&b, neo soul, trap soul, hip hop soul, soulful pop & singer-songwriter. I would like to write lyrics for all genres.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I really enjoy writing lyrics & singing.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I'm that I bring simplicity & eloquence with my words.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I'm strongest with vocals & lyrics. Also at listening out for what can be better.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have an at home studio for when remote work is necessary.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Penning lyrics.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: For musicians Peter Collins, & for music producers, Harvey Mason Jr., The Underdogs, Oak Felder, James Poyser, Benny Blanco, Dre & Vidal, Adonis Shropshire, Jazze Pha, etc.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I would describe my style as whimsically soulful.
- Songwriter - LyricContact for pricing
- Singer - FemaleContact for pricing
Split sheets provided.
- Corrine Bailey Rae
- Chrisette Michelle
- Tori Kelly
- Apogee Duet
- Pro Tools
- Logic X Pro
- Ableton
- Akai MPK
- MacBook Pro
- Slate Digital VMS ML-1 Virtual Microphone System
