Raena

Vocalist and Songwriter

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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 M147, Nuemann TLM103, 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 also has a solo project which has received airplay from BBC Radio and support from Universal Music. She has collaborated with award winning producers who have had US Billboard no.1 and Top 40 UK hits under labels such as Universal, Sony, Island Records and Atlantic. These producers are credited with working on tracks for artists such as Tom Odell, FKJ Twigs, Birdy and more.

Raena has also created multiple tracks for sync under companies such as Universal Music Production, Sony BMG, Extreme Music, Cavendish Music, Sentric Musi and Ninja Tune. These tracks have been used on programmes internationally including Home & Away, Holby City, CSI, RuPaul's Drag Race, Young and The Restless (CBS), Based On a True Story and Ginnie & Georgia (Netflix). She has also released under labels such as Soave, Lily Era, At Last, Frequency, Sirup Music and WE ARE DIAMOND.

Services:
- Vocals [24 bit, 48kHz wavs]
- Top Line
- Vocal Production

Ownership/Publishing negotiable.

Contact for specific pricing.

Full dry stems will be provided once the balance is paid in full.

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Languages

  • English

317 Reviews - 47 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Simon Flynn
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    Raena is a total pro, great communication and very easy to work with!

  2. Review by MADSUN
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    Raena 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.

  3. Review by Hervé
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    Nice singer and inspired songwriter !

  4. Review by Jorg
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    Great vocals and fast delivered! Thank you!!

  5. Review by Evan Gorney
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    Raena 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 :)

  6. Review by Michael Sasser
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    Raena was amazing. She went above and beyond to create adlibs and harmonies that really brought the song to life!

  7. Review by Philip H.
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    Another stellar vocal, Raena really nailed the song, quick turnaround, easy communication.

  8. Review by Philip H.
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    Fantastic vocal, she absolutely nailed it first time round, no revisions necessary. Reliable and easy communication, super happy how it went.

  9. Review by Nelsvn
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    Amazing work. Great vocals, great lyrics, several awesome harmonies; so much gold to work with. Couldn't have asked for better.

  10. Review by Curve M.
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    It was fantastic working with Raena from start to finish. Her communication is great and she knocked the track out of the park. 10/10!

  11. Review by HERVE E.
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    Raena is always inspired

  12. Review by Denis
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    If you are looking for high quality ...stay here :) Awesome recording vocal. Work in the future with Raena for sure ! Btw great communication and patience.

  13. Review by Rob B.
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    Raena is a pro! Easy to work with, receptive to feedback and offers quality recordings. Her range is top notch as well. Two thumbs up!

  14. Review by Emmalisa T.
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    I wrote a song called 'cant block me on the internet' and Raena was able to deliver a great melody where I found really hard to come up with myself. She was incredible and I would definitely use her again for many more projects!!!

  15. Review by Take I.
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    Super Professional!

  16. Review by Andrew Zhang
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    Raena was so easy to work with! She's extremely professional, flexible and a talented singer! 10/10 would work with again

  17. Review by Rajesh S.
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    I thoroughly recommend Raena; she is a highly professional and talented individual. It was a pleasure working with her; especially as it was my first time using Soundbetter. She made the whole process comfortable and was understanding throughout.

  18. Review by Jordan Niles
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    Raena is amazing artist and singer, that can take your idea to next level!
    highly recommended!

  19. Review by Avi.XO
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    First time working with Raena and won't be the last! Amazing voice and writing. She was willing to work very collaboratively and delivered beautifully recorded vocals that exceeded our (high) expectations. Look forward to releasing this and more to come with Raene. Cannot recommend enough.

  20. Review by Theoos
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    Great work from Raena! A real pleasure to have worked with her, the job was done quickly and professionally!
    Thank you

Interview with Raena

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

  2. A: To be a good person to work and communicate with and to always produce excellent results that you will be happy with!

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

  4. 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!

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

  6. 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.

  7. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  8. 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

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

  10. A: My unique vocal tone and writing experience. I can also provide complex backing vocals and harmonies if requested.

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

  12. 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

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

  14. A: Julia Michaels, Kehlani, H.E.R, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams.

  15. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  16. 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.

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

  18. A: Being able to sing and make music everyday. I get to do what I love for a living!

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

  20. 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!

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

  22. 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!

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

  24. A: RnB/Pop.

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

  26. 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!

  27. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  28. 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.

  29. Q: How would you describe your style?

  30. A: RnB/Pop

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

  32. A: I mostly write and record top line vocals.

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I typically complete a job within two weeks and allow 1-2 revisions for free, further changes will be an additional cost of $60.

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