Hannah-Rei has been compared to several artist musicians including Alicia Keys, India Arie, and even Stevie Wonder, all of which she finds extremely flattering but modestly shrugs aside!
She is a ubiquitous singer - songwriter from the UK who is immersed in Soul, R&B, and Jazz music but finds the time between performing and studying for her Masters Degree in Songwriting, to write some of the most beautifully crafted songs that cross over the genres, bringing her unique brand of vocal and harmony to add magic to Rap, Hiphop and other Urban music forms. The songs demonstrated here are just a small sample of her growing catalogue which we hope you will enjoy.
About the songs...
Take It How You Want It by Hannah-Rei & Faro is a collaboration with Faro and P3P from 50/50 Music Inc / Konvict Muzik. This song is an all-British production!
Don't Bank On Me by Hannah-Rei & Qwes is developed out of collaborative work with Qwes from 50/50 Music Inc / Konvict Muzik / Universal. The strength of the song speaks for itself and demands several plays! A truly transatlantic treat?
Another Chance by Hannah-Rei is a solo piece with Hannah-Rei accompanying herself on piano. The song emanates soul and passion and is attracting interest from a wide spectrum of the industry. The following 'blind' reviews were made on a hearing only with the reviewer not knowing the artist details.
"This song is brilliant, a real gem that I have found. Your voice is exceptional and deserves to get a lot more recognition, the way you hit the notes and the way you deliver them is excellent you are truely a great talent. I really like the beat used. It is very reminiscent of Alicia Keys, a comparison of that shows the talent you have. Keep chasing your goals and dreams you deserve to get there, truly excellent yet effortless. I definitely want to hear more from you, great listening, well done." A&R Scout.
Review date: 23h44, 16 December 2007
"This is brilliant I liked it a lot. In fact I loved it. I reckon you could get in the charts with this song. Have you ever thought of sending this song to a record company?" A&R Scout.
Review date: 21h55, 30 November 2007
"I loved the intro backing music. It was so beautiful and your vocals are so beautiful and soothing. I hope you go far as your voice is just divine. You should be in the charts right now your voice, god, your voice is so mmmm LOVELY...you go girl...." A&R Scout.
Review date: 13h04, 23 November 2007
"You have an amazing voice - what a lovely song! I look forward to hearing more from you!" A&R Scout.
Review date: 16h38, 22 November 2007
Love Sick and In The Midnight Hour ft Faro by Hannah-Rei and J.Raymond are very different stylistically and Hannah-Rei ably overlays her rich vocal melodic textures on the perfect soundscapes produced by talented UK producer J.Raymond. The latter song also features the voice of Faro creating a unique blend of skills and complimentary talents and dare we say a new musical experience.
I Don't Want To Love You by Hannah-Rei and Shawn Kang
Much has been said of the impact of the internet on the music business but on the positive side it has led to musicians from different parts of the planet being able to compose together even though they have never even met! This song takes the beautiful string arrangment and bass beats of Canadian based Shawn Kang Productions and transforms them into a rich and melodic song with huge commercial potential and appeal.
MBF Songwriting Award
In November 2006 Hannah-Rei won the MBF Songwriting Award and in July 2007 she graduated with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Music from Sir Paul McCartney's inspired Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). She is now working on her postgraduate MA in Songwriting at Bath Spa University.
Collaboration
Hannah-Rei is a prolific songwriter and is currently working with Qwes on several amazing new tracks You can access some of these on her band site by clicking on Hannah-Rei in the top friends.
UK Soul & MySpace Music Featured Artist
Hannah-Rei was a featured artist on UKSoul for November and MySpace Music during December both in the UK and Australasia! Well deserved recognition of this immensely talented young songwriter. Thanks to everyone who messaged with encouragement and support. Watch this space in 2008!
