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Rae is a soulful R&B and pop vocalist who personalizes performances to make weddings and events unforgettable, filled with joy.
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South Croydon
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Rae is a dynamic and versatile vocalist whose passion for music has shaped her remarkable journey in the world of performance. Coming from a musical family, she was surrounded by sound from an early age, drawing inspiration from relatives who shared their love for music. This rich familial background instilled in her a profound appreciation for the art, motivating her to pursue a career that resonates deeply with her audience. With a background that spans soul, pop, and R&B, Rae has developed a captivating sound that enchants listeners. Her years of experience performing at London’s prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, The Shard, and The Andaz, highlight her professionalism and dedication. Rae has also taken her talent abroad, gracing international stages and performing at events in stunning locations, further expanding her artistic reach. Rae’s musical journey began at Reynolds Performing Arts Academy, where she honed her skills and built the confidence to perform on larger stages. Here, she developed her vocal prowess and learned the importance of stage presence and audience engagement. The academy provided a nurturing environment that allowed her to explore her artistic identity and cultivate her unique style, setting the stage for her future success. A defining characteristic of Rae’s approach is her commitment to personalizing each performance. She recognizes that every event is unique and takes great care in tailoring her sets to reflect the preferences and emotions of her clients. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or private party, Rae approaches each occasion with a fresh perspective, ensuring her music resonates with the audience. This ability to connect through her lyrics and melodies makes her performances incredibly special. Weddings hold a particularly cherished place in Rae’s heart. She believes music plays an integral role in creating memorable moments, and she is honored to contribute to the soundtrack of couples’ most significant days. Rae collaborates with her clients to discuss their vision, incorporating personal touches that elevate the experience. From selecting the perfect love songs to creating a unique ambiance, her attention to detail ensures that each wedding performance is truly magical. In addition to wedding performances, Rae has had the privilege of showcasing her talent globally as a guest vocalist on The World Cruise Ship. This experience expanded her horizons, allowing her to perform for diverse audiences and adapt her style to various cultural tastes. The thrill of performing on the open seas and meeting people from all walks of life has enriched her artistic journey and deepened her appreciation for the universal language of music. Throughout her career, Rae has shared the stage with numerous talented musicians and participated in various collaborative projects. These highlights reflect her versatility and unwavering commitment to growth as an artist. For Rae, every performance is an opportunity to learn and evolve, and she approaches her work with humility and a desire to inspire others through her music. In essence, Rae is not just a vocalist; she is a passionate storyteller who uses her art to connect hearts and create lasting memories. Her professionalism and genuine love for music shine through in every performance, making each occasion truly unforgettable.

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Abi C
1 year ago, for a Birthday party in One Tower Bridge
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Thank you so much for providing amazing acoustic entertainment for my husbands surprise birthday dinner party. The song choices were perfect, you had everyone wanting to dance and no one wanted the night to end x Abi x

Rae's Song list

At Last- Etta James
A Mans World - James Brown
Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey
Angel Of Mine - Eternal
If I Aint Got You - Alicia Keys
I Wish I Didn’t Miss You - Angie Stone
Baby Love - The Supremes
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Thank You Next - Ariana Grande
Passionfruit - Drake
One Dance - Drake
Dancing Queen - Abba
Dreams- Gabrielle
Dreams- Fleetwood Mac
Everywhere- Fleetwood Mac
Want You Back- Mj
Rock With You -Mj
Human Nature-Mj
Pyt-Mj
Young Hearts Run Free- Candi Station
All About That Bass- Megan
Be The One -Dua Lipa
Levitating - Dua Lipa
Don’t Stop Now - Dua Lipa
Electricity - Dua Lipa
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Leave The Door Open- Bruno Mars
Thats What I Like - Bruno Mars
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Ordinary People - John Legend
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
How Will I Know -Whitney Houston
Million Dollar Bill - Whitney Houston
Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Came Here For Love - Ella Eyre
Somebody Else’s Guy - Jocelyn Brown
This Girl - Kung And Two Burners
Easy On Me - Adele
Rollin In The Deep - Adele
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Crazy - Snarls Barkley
Aint No Mountain - Tammi And Marvin Gay
Shape Of You- Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran
Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran
American Boy - Estelle
River Deep Mountain High - Tina Turner
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
The Best - Tina Turner
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
The Love I Lost - Sybil
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
Baby I Love You - Aretha Franklin
Don't Play That Song - Aretha Franklin
Im Every Woman - Whitney Houston
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Thinking Of You - Sister Sledge
Lets Get It On - Marvin Gay
I’ll Never Love Again - Lady Gaga
Shallow - Lady Gaga
License To Kill - Gladys Knight
Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
Sweet Love -Anita Baker
The Best That I Got - Anita Baker
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
He Can Only Hold Her - Amy Winehouse
Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
Just Friends- Amy Winehouse
Rehab-Amy Winehouse
You Know I’m. No Good - Amy Winehouse
Love Is A Losing Game - Amy Winehouse
Easy On Me - Adele
Send My Love - Adele
Walk On By - Dinah Warwick
My Cherie Amore - Stevie Wonder
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off - Jermaine Version And Ella Eyre
U Remind Me - Usher
Hands To Myself - Selena Gomez
Sweet Child O Mine - Guns N Roses
Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Kiss - Prince
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Happy - Pharrell Williams
All About That Bass - Megan Trainer
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Ray
Tracks Of My Tears - Smokey Robinson
My Guy - Mary Wells
You Can’t Hurry Love - The Supremes
Stop In The Name Of Love - The Supremes
Beggin - Franki Valli
Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
How Do You Like You Eggs
The Nearness Of You - Norah Jones
Id Rather Go Blind - Etta James
Fever - Peggy Lee
Moonraker - Shirley Bassey
Why Don’t You Do Right - Peggy Lee
A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
A Thousand Years - Christine Perri
Downtown - Petula Clark
Orange Coloured Sky - Natalie Cole
Dancing With A Stranger - Sam Smith
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Aint No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Like A Star - Corinne Bailey Ray
The Lady Is A Tramp - Frank Sinatra
Ex Factor - Lauryn Hill
These Boots Are Made For Walking
Diamonds Are Forever - Shirley Bassey
September Song - Jp Cooper
September - Earth Wind And Fire
Latch - Sam Smith
Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
All Of Me - John Legend
I Found Loving - Fatback Band
Call Me Maybe - Carly Ray Jepson
I Got U - Duke Dumont
Carwash - Rose Royce
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Cuff It - Beyonce
Love On Top - Beyonce
Best Thing I Never Had - Beyonce
If I Where A Boy - Beyonce
Be My Baby - The Ronettes
You Might Need Somebody - Randy Crawford
Firework - Katie Perri
A Love That Will Last - Natalie Olstead
Finally - Ce Ce Peniston
Show Me Love - Robin S
You’ve Got The Love - Florence And The Machine
No Scrubs- Tic
Wonder Wall - Oasis
Waiting All Night - Ella Eyre
Don’t Walk Away Boy - Jade
Best Part - Her
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Juice - Lizzo
Good As Hell - Lizzo
About Dam Time - Lizzo
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
Like I’m Gonna Loose You - Megan Trainor
Girl On Fire - Alicia Keys
Empire State Of Mind - Alici Keys
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Higher Love - Whitney Houston
Fill Me In - Craig David
Movin Too Fast - Artful Dodger
Don't Leave Me Lonely Tonight - Yebba And Mark Ronson
I Will Survive -Gloria Gaynor
Im Not The Only One - Sam Smith
Is This Love - Bob Marley
Issues - Julia
Let It Go - James Bay
Lets Get It On - Marin Gay
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Man I Need - Olivia Dean
Mambo Italiano - Dean Martin
More Than Words - Extreme
My Cherie Amore - Stevie Wonder
My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone
The Nearness Of You - Norah Jones
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Pillow Talk - Zayne Malik
Piece Of My Heart - Dusty Springfield
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Rock With You - Mj
Saving All My Love - Whitney Houston
Say You’ll Be There - Spice Girl
2 Become 1 - Spice Girls
Send My Love - Adele
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Signed Sealed - Stevie Wonder
So Sick - Ne-Yo
So Easy (Live O Fall In Love) - Olivia Dean
Somebody Else’s Guy - Jocelyn Brown
Songbird - Eva Cassidy
Sorry Not Sorry - Demi Lovato
Spotlight - Jennifer Hudson
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Summer Of 69 -Bryan Adams
Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
This Will Be - Natalie Cole
Touch - Little Mix
Tracks Of My Tears - Smokey Robinson
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Walk On By - Dione Warwick
The Way You Make Me Feel - Mj
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
We Found Love - Rihanna
What A Difference A Day Makes -Dinah Washington
You Might Need Somebody -Shola Ama
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
Higher And Higher - Jackie Wilson
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
Yours -Ella Henderson
Tennesse Whisky - Chris
Fix You - Coldplay
Yellow- Coldplay
Halo - Beyonce
Irreplaceable - Beyonce
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Crazy What Love Can Do - David Quetta
Free - Ultra Nate
Freed From Desire
Are You Even Real - Teddy Swims (Feat.Giveon)
Lose Control - Teddy Swims
Find Someone Like You - Snoh Alegra
Do 4 Love - Snoh Alegra
Dive - Olivia Dean
Sorry - Joel Corry
Birds Of A Feather - Billie Eilish
Worth It - Raye
Where Is My Husband - Raye
Made For Me - Muni Long
Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Cold Heart - Dua Lipa Elton John
Murder On The Dance Floor - Sophie Ellis Bextor
Lola’s Theme - Shape Shifters
Set You Free - N-Trance
Flowers - Sweet Female Attitude
How Long Do I’ll I Love You - Ellie Goulding
Can’t Help Falling In Love
The Vow - Ruthanne
I Get To Love You - Ruelle
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You - Frankie Valli
Christmas songs
218. Last Christmas - Wham
219. All I want for Christmas - Mariah Carey
220. I saw mummy kissing Santa Claus
221. I wish it could be Christmas everyday
222. Merry Christmas everyone
223. Merry Xmas Everybody
224. Jingle Bell rock
225. Rocking around the Christmas Tree
226. Santa tell me - Ariana Grande
227. Santa Baby
228. Driving Home for Christmas
229. White Christmas
230. Winter Wonderland
231. Santa Claus is Coming to town
232. Fairytale of New York
233. Have yourself a Merry little Christmas
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

This would only ever be a problem if there was another booking directly after, however when I take bookings I do leave room for flexibility time wise, as events can run over. I will always try my best to work within my clients best interest in the moment. If timings do change on the run up to your event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes sure. I have many playlists to choose from, or you cans end me requests that I will make sure are included. The only time I charge an extra fee for this is if the break timings are longer than 30 minutes. I do also have a pool of DJ's that I can offer to you if you need a professional for the entire night.

How much time do you need to set up?

The standard set up is 1 hour set up time. This does depend on the line up chosen. If it's a band we would need more time and would have a 15-20 minutes sound check scheduled also. For solo with backing tracks it can be 30 minute prior. I like to arrive with plenty of time to make my client feel at ease.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

I am very happy to take requests prior to the performance. I love to learn new material, but I am honest if I know something won't work with the mood or my voice type. I am here to guide you. I like to have FaceTime meeting prior to weddings and private events particularly to discuss the full setlist to make it as personal and nostalgic for you as possible.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes I have equipment suitable for most scenarios. I n have a lot of experience now and different types of equipment/lighting.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes sure I love a challenge.
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Genres:
Soul, Pop, Acoustic, Disco, Motown, R&B
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Cruise, Funeral / Memorial service
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