CANELA on SoundBetter

R&B, Neosoul, and Afropop vocalist and songwriter. Specializing in crafting these soulful sounds in both English and Spanish, I translate the essence of R&B, Soul, and Afrobeat into captivating music. Let's create something extraordinary together!

Hey, I'm CANELA, a 22-year-old Colombian artist riding the waves of R&B, NeoSoul, and AfroPop.

I'm all about versatility: whether it's the sultry vibes of Trapsoul, the rhythmic beats of Reggaeton, the infectious melodies of Latin Pop, or the roots of Afro, I'm here for it. Explicit or radio-friendly, I've got the lyrical magic.

Collaboration fuels my passion. I bring my soulful vocals, crafted songwriting, and an ability to adapt to your project. Let's craft music that not only turns heads but imprints itself in the hearts of your audience. Let's cook up something extraordinary together!

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

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Spanish

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Interview with CANELA

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: My latest release, 2:22. I got involved in every aspect of the song.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been singing since I was 7, just going with the flow. By the time I hit 12, I was part of a symphony orchestra for a cool year. Now, I'm deep into the dance scene, but music's always been my ride-or-die. Worked alongside some awesome urban artists, dancing my heart out and dreaming of belting tunes in massive venues. Right now, I'm rocking it as a backup singer for some top-tier artists. After years in the art game, I've finally decided to drop my own beats and share my music with the world. It's about time, you know?
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Calm, to transport, feel and think. I've always said I want to make music for the soul.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Anderson Paak, Daniel, Me Estás Matando, Nanpa Basico, and H.E.R. Their musical approach, its way of interpretation and composition are very aligned with what I like, what I feel and want to share though my own songs.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill and Anderson Paak
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My 2024 releases.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Doug V: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/191340-doug-v
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both of them sounds good.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Bring a creative, authentic and soulful song.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Singing on a stage.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you make a song like "X" artist? I answer yes, but it is better to keep authenticity.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: "It's an easy thing"
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Deadline, references, timestamps, if they work solo or with record labels, if they want a work for hire deal, etc.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Feel free to share your vision and expectations about the song.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Guitar, microphone, interface, PC and headphones
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less is more
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: RnB, Soul, Afro, Latin Pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Singing
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Emotion, interpretation, sensations.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Create melodies patterns and then write a story around them.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Yamaha Hs7, AKG C414 XLI, Pro Tools
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Songwriting, vocal recording, vocal coaching.