Interview: Sydney Raneé
Sydney Raneé is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and producer with a stage presence you won’t forget. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Sydney’s dynamic voice has drawn in fans everywhere from Australia to Italy. She began performing at the age of 10 and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music from Cornish College for the Arts. Sydney doesn’t recognize any boundaries in her music style which is primarily R&B/Soul, yet contains elements of jazz, funk, rock, and pop.
The broad appeal of her music enabled many of her songs to be featured on television shows such as 911 Lone-Star, Love Is Blind, and Dynasty. It also allowed her to be a featured performer for the ‘Daytime Emmys’ in 2020 and 2021 and earned her coverage in music publications like Impose Magazine, Examiner, and AXS.
In 2015, she ventured into the world of music production. Since then she has released multiple projects that she wrote, produced, and recorded. In 2021 Sydney released two songs “Go Back” and “Complicated”. She continues to engage and share her music through digital performances in virtual venues such as ‘Jam in the Van,’ ‘Songbird Sessions,’ ‘Crooners In Coffeeshops,’ and ‘SoFar Sounds.’ In January 2022, Sydney introduced a new song that she has adopted as a motto “Wake Up and Get It,” where she sings about overcoming depression and living each day to the fullest. This song has reached the number 2 spot on the R&B Trending Tracks on Amazon Music U.K. It has also been played on multiple radio outlets around the world.
Sydney has also ventured into the world of fashion by designing “looks” that she creates from scratch. Sydney’s outfits are bold and ever-changing just like her music. Her mesmerizing voice, songwriting, and unique style demonstrate her talent and skill.
What inspires your music?
Most of my music is inspired by personal experiences and on rare occasions inspired by some of my favorite tv shows.
Who are some of your influences?
Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, Solange, Jamiroqaui
What are some of your favorite memories from your career?
Some of my favorite music career moments include getting my songs placed on shows such as "Dynasty", "Love is Blind" and "Too Hot Too Handle" as well as just being able to perform my original music around the world.
Which of your projects do you love the most?
My favorite EP so far has to be 'Wake Up and Get It'. It's sassy, funky, sultry and is just an overall vibe.
Who are some of the collaborators who helped you create your favorite works?
One of my favorite releases happens to be ' Ride Your Mind' which is produced by the talented Efa Etorama.
What are you most excited to bring to your fans next?
I am most excited to bring to fans new music with a twist. I've been pulling inspiration from a lot of new artists and it's definitely made a change in my sound.
What are your goals for this upcoming year?
My goal for 2025 is definitely to release more music as well as expand my fashion brand Sewltry.
How can your fans and our readers best support you right now?
The best way to support me right now is by following me on social media as well as streaming my music. I have some cool and exciting things happening this year.
