CARISSA M.

Vocalist and Topliner

CARISSA M. on SoundBetter

12+ years of professional singing across EDM, pop, country, R&B/soul, and CCM—featured on Spotify editorial playlists for 5 straight years ➡️ genre-fluid vocalist, harmony builder, and vocal producer with 5 years of professional studio experience.

Your music matters. Let me help bring your vision to life!

What I bring:
– Vocals that sit exactly where they should
– Harmonies that feel effortless but full
– Hooks and melodies that people remember

My vocals have been featured on Spotify editorial playlists like New Music Friday and All New Christian & Gospel for the past 5 years.

I don’t just add vocals— I help shape the record & treat every song as if it’s my own.

Fast turnaround. Clear communication. 100% client satisfaction.

If you want something that sounds finished, not just recorded—I’m in.

SERVICES (starting at $250):
• Lead Vocals (tuned & production-ready)
• Background Vocals / Harmonies
• Ad-libs
• Topline (melody + lyrics)

FIND MY WORK HERE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ySxYx974ax3fM5UI7RxF8?si=UfEwMibwSi626S8p3s46jQ

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

Languages

  • English

Interview with CARISSA M.

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

  2. A: My latest release was an EDM track that placed on 2 editorial Spotify playlists. I was topline writer, lead/BGV vocalist, and vocal producer.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: Collaborating with a DJ from the Netherlands on original EDM songs & writing/ recording original acoustic songs.

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

  6. A: Not yet :)

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Digital, because it enables me to work with people all around the world.

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

  10. A: I'll treat your song as if it's my own.

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

  12. A: I love creating. I love enhancing a song of any genre with vocals that are just right.

  13. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  14. A: Question: How do I sound my best in the studio? Answer: Forget you're in a studio & find your most comfortable/ organic sound.

  15. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  16. A: That the BGV's and vocal tuning aren't an integral part of any song.

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

  18. A: What sounds/ artists influenced this project? Do you have any hard opinions on BGV's? Do you prefer songs with a lot of or a little BGV?

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

  20. A: Have as much of a vision beforehand, and be honest throughout the process.

  21. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  22. A: My Rode mic, interface, laptop, keyboard, and acoustic guitar.

  23. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  24. A: I received a BA in vocal performance, started recording original music in 2020, and began engineering/ producing in 2021.

  25. Q: How would you describe your style?

  26. A: Clean, emotional, soulful, & powerful - I keep you coming back for more.

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

  28. A: Tori Kelly - her killer vocal technique & tight BGV's

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

  30. A: 1. Background vocals can make or break a song 2. Being yourself in the studio is the most important element 3. The goal of vocal tuning should be to make it sound like the vocalist doesn't need tuning

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

  32. A: EDM, CCM, Country, Alternative, & Acoustic

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: My critical ear, artistic instincts, & overall musical taste

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

  36. A: My goal is to execute the artist's vision and elevate the sound with dynamic vocals, unique melodies, and complimentary harmonies.

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

  38. A: I make sure I fully understand my client's vision, then start creating.

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: Rode NTK Microphone, Logic Pro X, Universal Audio Volt 2 Audio Interface

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

  42. A: Artists like LEON, Amy Winehouse, Norah Jones, & Katie Torwalt.

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

  44. A: All things vocal: lead, background, lyrics / melody writing, producing, tuning/ editing

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Hard Time Living_Zechariah Lloyd

I was the Vocal Producer/ Editor & Background Singer in this production

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GenresSounds Like
  • LÉON
  • Katie Torwalt
  • Hayley Williams
Gear Highlights
  • Rode NTK Microphone
  • Logic Pro X
  • Universal Audio Volt 2 Audio Interface
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More SamplesLead/ Background Vocals, Melody/ Lyric writing, Vocal Production/ Tuning
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