Experienced female vocalist with ultimate versatility. Fsormer background vocalist for Katy Perry. Great for RnB/Soul, UK Pop/EDM, and Afrobeats/Afro-pop. Excellent vocal comping and mixing skills.
Greetings and thanks for checking out my SoundBetter.com profile.
I am an experienced female vocalist for pop, RnB and Afrobeats style music.
I typically negotiate my rates in one of two ways:
I am available for work-for-hire opportunities exclusively on Soundbetter and no long accepting features.
My home studio recording set-up features professional gear and plug-ins featuring the Slate VMS (mic) and Apollo Twin MKII pre-amp.
All sessions are delivered comped, tuned, dry, and aligned at 24-bit, 48k, bounced from the start of your reference track.
I am highly communicative with my clients throughout the process.
Most jobs are completed within 7 days or less from the date the project is funded.
Get in touch to discuss the details of your project.
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
33 Reviews - 6 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedFantastic voice and very professional singer. I will continue to work with her on my next projects. Thanks to you Louren!!!
check_circleVerifiedBig time voice and a pro to work with. Hire Elle B !
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Not only did Lauren provide quality revisions/final product and flexibility, her customer service was awesome! It was a pleasure working with her.
check_circleVerifiedLauren is just an outstanding artist who always delivers the absolute best, time after time! Whenever you need vocals that are bathed in classic R&B vibes, Lauren is the one who brings it on home... such a wonderful person and an incredible talent to worh with!
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Lauren is always a total joy to work with! She's perfect when it comes to knowing how to deliver the feel and passion in heartfelt lyrics, her amazing voice stands out and shines with pure heart and soul, every time. Can't wait for the next time working with her... 100% most highly recommended!
check_circleVerifiedLauren is an amazing singer and an absolute pleasure to work with. Warmly recommended.
check_circleVerified (Client)Pleasure working with Elle on her new track. Gave very clear direction and the song was really nicely recorded and produced. Great vocals too!
check_circleVerifiedA pleasure to work with. A talented singer/songwriter who took a track idea and was able to elevate it to a label-level standard for A&R consideration. Would recommend her to anyone wanting a prompt turnaround and someone who can nail the brief and bring the vibe!
check_circleVerifiedIt's been a pleasure working with Lauren, she understood the brief perfectly and delivered strong pop/r&b vocals. Top quality, good communication and very professional, I highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedStunning voice
check_circleVerifiedIn awe.
check_circleVerifiedWhat more can I say? Elle B hit a home run out of the park for me on my project! Her expertise was key to making the difference in my song. She knew exactly what was needed and her communication was excellent. She is a gifted vocalist and I was so lucky to be able to work with such a talent!
check_circleVerifiedLauren is a breath of fresh air, her approach to the task was as if she had as much invested in the job as its creator, (and that is a beautiful thing).
She offered a solid gig but delivered much more and while I did not need to provide revisions, adjustments, etc., she nevertheless was open to each. Beautiful delivery, GREAT COMMUNICATION, excellent quality stems, and please do not sleep on her Back Ground arrangements!
Well done L, well done!
Thank you
check_circleVerifiedLauren was simply a joy to work with! She communicated very well throughout the project and she delivered vocals that were simply at the highest level of quality and perfection. It's a true pleasure to work with such an impressive, dedicated and professional singer. Thank you so much Lauren!
check_circleVerifiedworking with Lauren is always a remarkable experience. Her level of professionalism and efficiency is just what you need when your expectations and standards are set high. The way she brings character
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Lauren did an amazing job. Vocals were epic, fun, vibrant and just what we were looking for. Will hope to be back again.
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It's been an absolute pleasure working with Lauren. Her work ethic and
patience in completing her assignment is remarkable and inspiring and
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Great sounding vocals! Lauren is a pleasure to work with and gives you many different takes for you to choose from!
I highly recommend her! :)
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Successful project. Great singer. Really professional. I hope we have more opportunities to work together!
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Elle created a very special song for me and added an extra touch of her magic. Couldn’t be more pleased. If you’re looking for someone to deliver something wonderful, Elle’s the one who can do it.
Interview with Lauren 'Elle B' Ball
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Songwriting and new original music.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creating a memorable performance. This can be tedious but the payoff is great once you've turned over a great session to the producer.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That singers aren't musicians. The best ones are skilled technicians at what they do and know how to get a great vocal performance under any circumstance.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Please be clear about your expectations by providing references, key, BPM and expectations for the finished product. The clearer you are, the better.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I'm an artist in my own right. I have been in the industry for more than ten years, mostly on the live talent side. I am pivoting to focus more on songwriting and studio performance.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Soulful, urban, pop.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Khalid. He's got a classic soul voice but puts out really strong pop music.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Typically pop, electronic, r&b.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My vocal dexterity to match genres. My background began in choirs, singing gospel and RnB, but trained in Jazz and musical theater and worked for 8 years as a background vocalist for Katy Perry singing pop.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Stellar vocals with a stunning ability to execute timing, diction, tone, and feel.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: When I record, I typically record five takes of each section (eg verse, pre, chorus, bridge) and then create a comp lead vocal. Depending on the song, I will add my overdubs and harmonies, the follow-up with background vocals.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I record through the Slate Digital VMS through Apollo Twin MK II interface with Neve 1073, real-time autotune (just a touch), and Fairchild 670 limiter processing into Ableton Live 9.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Studio recording and live vocal performance.
I was the Singer, Engineer, Mixer in this production
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $500 per song
2 revisions when references are provided.
- Apollo Twin MK II
- Slate VMS
NEED BGV Arrangements? Finish your song with backgrounds and arrangement with harmonies for $250. Terms: Songs up to 3 minutes. 1 track of ad libs. 1-2 reference must be provided.
- Elle B features on Mastercard's Global Album Priceless with Pop-bop, ConversationsJul 26, 2022
Listen to Elle B - Conversations on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3zMm60inHiCjSnYGfTOkyB?si=b1686a8b7b1841f4
- Elle B Opens for Katy Perry's Witness The Tour JohannesburgSep 24, 2018
The Dolls and Elle B. will open for Katy Perry when she performs at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg on the South African leg of her Witness: The Tour on 18, 20, and 21 July 2018
Read the Announcement on Channel 24 South Africa
