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

215 Reviews - 45 Repeat Clients

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by Levion
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We got another one. My gut feeling feels me this is too 40 potential but will see how it plays out . Track entitled I Need You… ft Derran Day from my ( The Gabba) I Wrote It They Sung It album. If it happens to hit top 40 I will refer back to this post!
by Arjun R.
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Absolutely amazing singer and writer. Derran puts together ideas super quick and they are always fire. I lucked out that the first collaborator on soundbetter ended being spectacular to work with so hands down don't think twice work with Derran on any idea you got. At this point i think we are going to have an album on our hands. 3rd song we've put together!
by Mario H.
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I Needed DERRAN DAY for My Remake Of "Are You Going With Me" by Pat Metheny! Excellence again!
by Larry J.
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Derran is a super, talented writer. I appreciate his ability to adjust to the feel of the song in terms of his writing and vocal approach. I look forward to working with him again.
by Mario H.
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I Needed Derran Day On Vocals For My Remake Of "Music And Wine" by Blue Six... and WOW!!
by Mario R. Hemsley, MD
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I Needed Derran Day's Vocals For My Original Song "Why Can't We Live"! He delivered!
by Daniel S.
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Great singer who involves his own ideas in order to make a song sound not just better but best!
by Arjun R.
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Amazing writer and vocalist to work with. We have been creating some really unique and incredible music. Derran has a penchant for melodies and is able to create genre bending and world creating masterpieces!
by Levion
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Great job on this song he m sung it verbatim to how wanted and it came out great. This is one of my favorite r and b songs out of all that I’ve written!
by speck
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Derran gave my track life!!! Amazing vocals and the ultimate professional!! He saw/heard my vision and delivered a flawless track...hands down, he is definitely one of my favorite Soundbetter vocalists!! Looking forward to work with Derran again!!
by Jason T.
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Derran did an amazing job. He’s incredibly talented and so pleasant to work with! Couldn’t recommend him enough.
by Alfred Kennedy
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What an absolute pleasure it was to work with Derran!
Very professional and the quality is perfect. Everything I asked for and more

Would highly recommend working with Derran
by Walter Beamon
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Outstanding vocalist blended perfect with the song
by Mario H.
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Derran Day was EXCELLENT On Vocals For My Remake Of "Very Good Friends" by Blue Six! Thank you!
by Mario R. Hemsley, MD
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I definitely Needed Derran Day On Vocals For My Remake Of "Be Thankful For What You Got" by William DeVaughn! Excellent!
by Levion
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Great Job brought he brought my lyrics to life! Awesome talent!
by Fancy K
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Derran absolutely nailed the vocals on a track I sent him; a total pro. I've worked with several vocalist and find Derran's voice and creativity are absolutely unique and impressive.
by Mario R. Hemsley, MD
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Derran Day was excellent on my remake of "Don't You Ever Try To Change Me" by Loose Ends!! Wonderful!
by Christian Kapp
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Great work again from Derran! Wonderful singer who gives everything for the record. Very good communicator also.
by Sefi Carmel
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Derran is a very talented musician and writer. It was great working with him!

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