Carmen Reece

Carmen Reece, is an English 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 artists such as Ariana Grande, Kanye West, Craig David, Destiny Rogers, Samantha Jade, and Nathan Sykes. Reece also has provided background vocals, vocal production, and vocal arrangement for artists. Her debut album Love in Stereo was released in 2010 and her debut EP was released in 2020.

Early life Reece was born and raised in London. 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.

Career Reece began her music career with singles in England, and songwriting for other artists.

In 2014, Carmen signed her first publishing deal to Universal Music under Donna Caseine and mid 2019 signed her second deal to UMPG. She has worked with writers and producers including Rodney Jerkins, Harmony Samuels, Theron Thomas, Tommy Brown, Tricky Stewart, Dem Jointz, Stereotypes, RedOne, Carole Bayer Sager, Fraser T. Smith and R. City.

In the end of 2018, Reece released the first single called "Friday" from her upcoming 80's-pop self-titled album. The second single, "Say It," was released in early 2019. Eventually, the album was renamed as Evoke and was released as her debut EP in May 2020.

Songwriting credits Year Artist(s) Album Song Ref 2007 Eva Avila Somewhere Else "Fallin' for You" 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 "Ur Cool" Samantha Jade Nine "Always" "Shake That"2016 Major I Am Major. "Hit the Road" K. Michelle More Issues Than Vogue "Make the Bed"Nathan SykesUnfinished Business "Over and Over Again" "Money" "I Can't Be Mad" "Famous" Sabina Ddumba Homeward Bound "Not Too Young" 2017 K. Michelle Kimberly: The People I Used to Know "Woman of My Word" Tamar Braxton Bluebird of Happiness "Blind" Anja Nissen Where I Am "Tears Ago" Craig David The Time Is Now "I Know You" Stanaj From a Distance "Bad Woman" La'Porsha Renae Already All Ready "Hideout" Toby Randall One "Landslide" 2018 Wiley Godfather II "Crash" Ciara Beauty Marks "Dose" Jordan Smith Only Love "Love Her Better" "Box" "Lonely Eyes" "Beauty Lies" Kanye West Ye "Ghost Town" 2019 Destiny Rogers Tomboy "Tomboy" "LockDown" Samantha Jade "Bounce" Now United "Who Would Think That Love?" "How We Do It" 2020 Destiny Rogers Great Escape "Euphoria" "Kickin' Pushin'"2022Kai, Seulgi, Jeno & Karina2022 Winter SM Town: SMCU Palace"Hot & Cold"2024TwiceDive "Dive"2025Enemy "Enemy"Ten: The Story Goes On "Dive In" Itzy Collector "I. I. Know Me"

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"