Derran Day on SoundBetter

Vocalist with Over 5 million totals views and 130 thousand subscribers. Written and performed originals that have millions of Spotify streams, placed original content on TV shows like OWN’s Black Love docuseries. Performed and vocal produced well over 500 songs for clients all around the world.

Soulful vocals..With precise skills and top of the line vocal recording knowledge..I guarantee a QUALITY product delivered in a very timely fashion. Let’s put in some work!

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Credits

My Word by Derran Day

Languages

English

Endorse Derran Day344 Reviews - 76 Repeat Clients

by Osiris C.
Verified
Derran is amazing. He was super quick and added everything I need to my track! Would highly recommend to anyone else! 10/10
by Lavonte K.
Verified
He’s one of one. Professional, creative and collaborative. He exceeded expectations and was instrumental in bringing my vision to life. Highly recommend!
by Simon Brobyn
Verified
What a fantastic job Derran did on my song! He gave it exactly what was needed and more. His BVs, harmonies and ad-libs were superb, enhancing a brilliant vocal performance. Derran was so easy to work with, delivered in a timely fashion and was very amenable. If you want your track to shine then look no further. I have this feeling I'll be calling on his vocal services again.
by Janet V.
Verified
Derran is an amazing artist. His voice is smooth, soulful, and his harmonies and ad libs are always on point.

This is the third song that my team has hired him for. The first 2 were more contemporary - this time I hired him to do an old-school 70's vibe soul song, and I swear, listening to his vocals made me feel I was hearing Jackie Wilson or Smokey. Really really sweet and soulful.

The files he sent are clean, and he did the "heavy lifting" of vocal edits on his end. He is a true pro!
by speck
Verified
Another project in the books with one of the best to do it. Each project with Derran is an absolute masterpiece...attention to detail, supportive and vocals that are out of this world!! Definitely working with Derran again soon!!
by speck
Verified
Another amazing experience with Derran!! Hands down, one of the best on this platform!! Great communication, quick and an amazing vocal performance...I'm definitely working with Derran again!!
by Chris J.
Verified
Derran did an amazing job on the vocals. He stayed true to the original reference while bringing his own personality and polish to the performance. Great tone, strong delivery, and excellent attention to detail throughout. Communication was smooth and turnaround was spot on. I’m really happy with the result and definitely looking forward to working with him again.
by Kimberly K.
Verified
Derran did it again!!!! Amazing vocals and super awesome to work with!!!!
by Dylan S.
Verified
Derran is amazing to work with. He is a great songwriter with a clear vision, an amazing singer with a soulful voice and a good person who is wonderful to engage with. He's the one you're looking for. I really enjoy working with him and would highly recommend him, yet again!
by Amelia T.
Verified
Always a pleasure working with Derran, he nails it every single time! 10/10.
by Gregory Conrad
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Third song together and the chemistry is fully locked in. Derran delivered a confident, emotional performance and brought the song to life effortlessly. Communication was smooth, turnaround was solid, and the quality keeps improving with every collaboration. Definitely looking forward to more work together.
by Emil Holden Hoem
Verified
Derran made my Day. He's the best. Recommended, and will probably hire him again.
by J G.
Verified
Amazing work! I will work with Derran again very soon. I'm extremely happy with how my song will turn out when I'm done mixing it. So glad I found this service.
by taeone
Verified
Darren is always right—trust him and choose this guy.
by Kimberly K.
Verified
Derran is amazing!!!!! Best voice, easy to work with, professional! I could go on and on. Awesome job!!!!!
by Armando Z.
Verified
No words would do justice to how much Derran's work elevated my track. You'll have to listen to it. He was extremely easy to work with, captured all direction and made it better. All within timeline, all professional. His work inspired more ideas and I can't wait to work with him again.

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by Yusuke M.
Verified
He’s (not) just a great singer.
He has real musical taste and instincts as a musician.
Fully understood my melody and groove, and delivered the perfect take in response.

Let’s do it again, Derran!!
by Sri V
Verified
Derran Day is a pleasure to work with. He is an exquisite vocalist and can capture the vibe of a track to deliver a suitable sound. His depth in delivering ad-libs and harmonies is outstanding!
by Dylan S.
Verified
Derran is my favorite person to work with on SoundBetter, he always delivers a quality performance and knows how to write a hit song. We have over 3 million streams together and counting. Thanks again Derran!
by Joe L.
Verified
Derran is an absolute pro. Fantastic vocalist and engineer, was able to meet my quick deadline, got me exactly what I needed!

Interview with Derran Day

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I wrote and sang the song “My Word” for the ‘Black Love’ documentary. It was a very meaningful song for a very touching documentary. I’m forever grateful to the Black Love crew for allowing me to be a part of their journey.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I’m working on a couple very cool tracks from a client in the states and from a client on the other side of the world. Connecting with people around the globe is the most satisfying part of this job
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I do not know anyone else on SoundBetter at the moment.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital because cool gigs like this wouldn’t exist without it.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise I’ll get you the quality sound you’re looking for, and I’ll get it to you in a very timely fashion
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Making music..It’s just fun man..I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you bring this song to life? I most certainly can!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That the work is easy..it’s not, but I love the process so it’s all good.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Are you ready to make a hit or no? Because I’m DEFINITELY ready.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Vocalize any and every idea/concern..it’s the little details that truly make a song. My job is to help bring that magic to life. It’s your vision, so let’s paint this picture together.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Easy..My Mic, my piano, my headphones, a comfortable chair, and something to record some beautiful music with.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My career path was to make music by any means necessary. I started working for online session sites about 5 years ago. I have done over 500 hundred songs for clients all over the world.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is emotional and soulful, smooth but still raw when it needs to be.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Some of the new artists out here killing it..Lucky Daye, HER, Serpentwithfeet, Sampha..anyone who really knows how to tell a story with their voice..count me in.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always finish the song..no matter how tempted you are to quit.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I’m typically requested to work on R&B/Soul/Pop songs
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My Dynamic vocals are my strongsuit..come see for yourself!
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring natural/raw emotion while still maintaining a quality sound. I like to make the song my own, while still following the vision of whoever is requesting my services..I want us to feel like what we are creating is as unique as it is professional..which tends to create more satisfying results
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to get a feel for the song first..listen all the way through a handful of times until the ideas/melodies come naturally. My recording process is pretty straight forward..I like to record each part all the way through for continuity purposes..then make whatever adjustments are needed to enhance the song. I like to give it a rough mix so the client can at least hear what I had in mind regarding how the vocals should sound. Then I play it back a few times to make sure everything is good, and bounce that baby out. Simple enough!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Home studio setup (acoustically treated) 2020 iMac with 64 gb RAM Manley Reference Mic running through a Shelford Channel preamp and Duet Apogee Interface Logic Pro X Waves Complete Plugins
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: From Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye to Sampha, Lucky Daye, Ty Dolla..anyone with some soul is alright with me.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I provide my professionally produced vocals for anyone in need. Most of my work is in the R&B/Soul/Pop fields