Dana Williams' song "Keep Me Waiting" was the only original vocal composition featured in Damien Chazelle's Oscar winning film Whiplash. She also appeared as a featured artist alongside Aminé on Rejjie Snow’s —a January 2018 single that’s garnered over 100 million streams on Spotify to date.
Hi! I'm Dana Williams. I'm a singer/songwriter! I'm experienced as a top line writer, session singer and songwriter. I've been working in music most of my life in Los Angeles, pursuing my own solo project and working as a session singer, top-liner and songwriter.
I have worked as a top liner and session singer with all different types of producers, everything from edm, dance pop, to hip-hop and RnB. Primarily I've done a lot of work in the pop, singer/songwriter and R&B world.
LA native touted by Vibe.com as a "indie songbird". Over 800,000 monthy listeners on Spotify.
Support from superstars Freddie, Rejjie Snow, Young Franco, Kaytranada, India Shawn and more...
Sync spots in commercials, TV, and film including NBC's "Love Island", Hallmark's "Mistletoe Murders" and more. Songs on Sony Music, Warner Chappell, Spinnin' Records, Armada, and many more. Editorial playlist adds include New Music Friday, New Music Friday Australia & New Zealand, Fresh Finds R&B, Jazz Rap, Low Key & more.
HOW IT WORKS:
-Message me with your track and as much detail as possible as to what you're looking for!
-Once the job is funded, I give a 2 week turn around time, if not sooner :)
-1 free revision round if needed (a few punch-ins/ small changes)
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
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Languages
- English
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Dana is one of the most talented writers, vocalists, and creators I’ve ever worked with. Her passion and inspiration for the art is unmatched and I feel that every time I work with her! She is truly THE BEST!!
Worked with Dana in many different capacities over the years and she's always the sweetest person to work with. Extremely talented and efficient writer, uniquely angelic voice like butter and her dog is very cute. Do yourself a favor and enjoy 🙏
10/10 would recommend hiring Dana! She’s so talented and her top lines immediately improve the quality of the song. She’s efficient and professional, while also remaining warm and a joy to have in the studio.
Interview with Dana Williams
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: A project I worked on that I'm especially proud of is Egytian Luvr by Rejjie Snow, Kaytranada and Amine. I'm proud of it, simply because it was such a fun easy process, and it's always rewarding when a song that brings you so much joy to create performs well. That is what makes being a singer songwriter so rewarding.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm currently working on a variety of projects including my own next EP and single for 2026. A Speed Garage project that my friend and I created this year, our first single comes out Dec. 2025. Together, we are writing an EP for 2026 as well as top lining for a variety of artists.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I would recommend Eric Aukstikalnus. I know him to be a very talented and reliable producer and would strongly recommend working with him.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: What I like most about my job is bringing ideas to life. Turning an abstract idea or concept into something tangible.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I would like to know what the time line is and if they have any previous concepts in mind. I'd also like to hear a reference or two, if they have a specific sound in mind that they'd like to achieve.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Because I grew up in a musical family, I have been surrounded by music since I can remember. My dad was a rhythm guitar player and spend much of my childhood on the road with the likes of Michael Jackson and Madonna. He was also a producer and songwriter, so I was introduced to this career path as an early age. I've been singing, writing and recording music since I can remember. I would estimate, professionally, 25 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is soulful, jazzy and expressive.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I am comfortable working within a variety of genres within the EDM category, rnb soul, hip hop hook as well as singer songwriter and Americana.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring my unique perspective and vocal tone to a song.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a simple, streamline setup that consists of an audio interface and an SM 27 microphone. This is what I recorded Room 27 and Oh No! for Rejjie Snow, You Got Me for JaFunk, Run Away for Cupidon and much more.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I most commonly write lyric and melody (top line) for my cients.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: A project I worked on that I'm especially proud of is Egytian Luvr by Rejjie Snow, Kaytranada and Amine. I'm proud of it, simply because it was such a fun easy process, and it's always rewarding when a song that brings you so much joy to create performs well. That is what makes being a singer songwriter so rewarding.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm currently working on a variety of projects including my own next EP and single for 2026. A Speed Garage project that my friend and I created this year, our first single comes out Dec. 2025. Together, we are writing an EP for 2026 as well as top lining for a variety of artists.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I would recommend Eric Aukstikalnus. I know him to be a very talented and reliable producer and would strongly recommend working with him.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: What I like most about my job is bringing ideas to life. Turning an abstract idea or concept into something tangible.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I would like to know what the time line is and if they have any previous concepts in mind. I'd also like to hear a reference or two, if they have a specific sound in mind that they'd like to achieve.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Because I grew up in a musical family, I have been surrounded by music since I can remember. My dad was a rhythm guitar player and spend much of my childhood on the road with the likes of Michael Jackson and Madonna. He was also a producer and songwriter, so I was introduced to this career path as an early age. I've been singing, writing and recording music since I can remember. I would estimate, professionally, 25 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is soulful, jazzy and expressive.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I am comfortable working within a variety of genres within the EDM category, rnb soul, hip hop hook as well as singer songwriter and Americana.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring my unique perspective and vocal tone to a song.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a simple, streamline setup that consists of an audio interface and an SM 27 microphone. This is what I recorded Room 27 and Oh No! for Rejjie Snow, You Got Me for JaFunk, Run Away for Cupidon and much more.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I most commonly write lyric and melody (top line) for my cients.
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $500 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $400 per song
Do not credit me for this work - non negotiable
2 week turn around time.1 free revision round if needed (a few punch-ins/ small changes), additions are subject to a fee. Cancellation: 50% fee due to
- Dana Williams
- Miki Ratsula
- Fabich
- sm 27
