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Carmen Reece | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Helen Culver[1] |
| Also known as | Carmen Reece |
| Born | May 11[2] |
| Origin | London, England, UK |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, Soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Producer, Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Piano, Flute |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Helen Culver, known by her stage name Carmen Reece, is a British singer, songwriter, musician and producer based in Los Angeles, California. An accomplished pianist and flautist from childhood, Carmen penned her first song aged 11 and has since worked and written for world-renowned artists such as Ariana Grande, Kanye West, Craig David, Bastille, Fifth Harmony, Ciara, Destiny Rogers, Samantha Jade, Guy Sebastian, K. Michelle, Jason Derulo, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, Tamar Braxton, Michelle Williams, Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland.[3]
Early Life
Reece was born and raised in London.[4] As a child, she played the flute and piano, participated in ballet and tap dancing, and practiced singing and songwriting. She graduated from the BRIT School. [5]
Career
Reece began her music career with singles in England, and songwriting for other artists. She eventually met songwriter Mark J. Feist, who brought her to Los Angeles to help build her music career.[6][4] Her first singles were titled "How Freaky Can You Get" and "You Got Me," both released in the UK. Her first album Love in Stereo was released in the summer of 2010, co-written with Feist.[6] The album was released independently.[7] "Right Here" was released as the lead single.[6] The song reached No. 3 in the US on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart.[8]
In 2014, Carmen signed her first publishing deal to Universal Music under Donna Caseine and mid 2019 signed her second deal to UMPG.
She regularly works with legendary writers and producers including Rodney Jerkins, Harmony Samuels, Tommy Brown, Tricky Stewart, Stereotypes, RedOne, Carole Bayer Sager, Fraser T. Smith and R. City.
Carmen's prolific songwriting achievements have made her a highly sought after Singer/Songwriter due to her versatility across musical genres. Her ability to write Billboard No.1’s, Top 40 radio hits, Urban and RnB songs as well as film soundtracks and hit ballads that appeal to all ages, has cemented her status in the music industry.
Late 2019, saw the launch of “ShrekpoPPins", a production partnership with esteemed fellow producer G'harah "PK” Degeddingseze (Chris Brown's Fine China, 2 Chainz, Faith Evans, Toni Braxton, as well as major TV and film studios). In just a few months they have worked with major record labels including Sony Australia, Syco Entertainment and Carmen's debut solo project, ‘Evoke’, out now on all platforms.
Songwriting credits
| Year | Artist(s) | Album | Song | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Namie Amuro | Feel | "Stardust in My Eyes" | |
| Ariana Grande | Yours Truly | "Right There" | ||
| "Almost Is Never Enough" | ||||
| Jessica Mauboy | Beautiful | "Can I Get a Moment?" | ||
| 2014 | Guy Sebastian | Madness | "Madness" | |
| "Animal in Me" | ||||
| Teyana Taylor | VII | "Put Your Love On" | ||
| Ariana Grande | My Everything | "You Don't Know Me" | ||
| "Too Close" | ||||
| Jasmine V | That's Me Right There | "That's Me Right There" | ||
| "Me Without You" | ||||
| Michelle Williams | Journey to Freedom | "Believe in Me" | ||
| "Say Yes" | ||||
| 2015 | Fifth Harmony | Hotel Transylvania 2 | "I'm in Love with a Monster" | |
| Saara | Non-album single | "Ur Cool" | [9] | |
| Samantha Jade | Nine | "Always" | ||
| "Shake That" | ||||
| 2016 | Major. | I Am Major. | "Hit the Road" | |
| K. Michelle | More Issues Than Vogue | "Make the Bed" | ||
| Nathan Sykes | Unfinished Business | "Over and Over Again" | ||
| "Money" | ||||
| "I Can't Be Mad" | ||||
| "Famous" | ||||
| Sabina Ddumba | Homeward Bound | "Not Too Young" | ||
| 2018 | Ciara | Beauty Marks | "Dose" |
Vocal production
| Year | Artist(s) | Album | Song | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Zendaya | Zendaya | "Fireflies" | |
| 2014 | Michelle Williams | Journey to Freedom | "Believe in Me" | |
| "Say Yes" | ||||
| 2015 | Samantha Jade | Nine | "Always" | |
| "Shake That" |
References
- ^ "Carmen Reece teases new collaboration with Craig David". Hamada Mania. 31 December 2017.
- ^ Reece, Carmen. ""My first EP dropping on my birthday! 5/11"". Instagram.
- ^ Reece, Carmen. "Miss". Carmen Reece.
- ^ a b Haim, Daniel (5 April 2010). "Carmen Reece – There's a Diva In The House". Bloginity.
- ^ Perry, Clayton (29 September 2009). "Interview: Carmen Reece (Singer and Songwriter) and Mark Feist (Producer)". Clayton Perry.
- ^ a b c Watanabe, Stephanie (6 July 2009). ""Right Here" Debut Single from Carmen Reece Remixed By Famed Remixer & Producer Dave Audé". Cision.
- ^ Jacobs, Jay S. (15 January 2010). "Carmen Reece: Rising Up the Charts with a Bullet". Pop Entertainment.
- ^ "Carmen Reece – Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ "Credits – Ur Cool (Saara)". Tidal. Retrieved 1 July 2020.