90s-Style R&B Songwriting
Budget: $15 – $25 USD
I’m crafting a nostalgic, early-2000s R&B-meets-hip-hop single told from a woman’s point of view and need a songwriter who can hand me a fully structured lyric (Verse 1 → Pre-Chorus → Chorus → Verse 2 → Pre-Chorus → Chorus → Hook → Pre-Chorus → Final Chorus). Think the sultry confidence of J.Lo’s “if you want my love”, the smooth sweetness of Aaliyah, and Ashanti’s sing-along hooks—all wrapped in a radio-ready, romantic storyline.
Here’s what I’m after:
• Absolutely no profanity.
• A catchy, memorable top-line, with space for either a vocal-friendly melody line or a clever sample idea and layered to the bone harmonies.
• Production references include shimmering synthesizers and crisp drum-machine grooves; if a different texture elevates the vibe, I’m open to hearing it.
• Lyrics must feel 90s/00s “coded” in phrasing and attitude—flirty, confident, a touch playful—yet still timeless.
• The love theme should be front-and-center; I haven’t locked in a setting, so you’re free to shape the story environment that best supports the romance.
Deliverables I need to sign off the project:
1. Complete lyric sheet with sections clearly labeled.
2. Basic melodic map (staff, chord chart, or well-timed vocal demo—whatever showcases how the words sit on the beat).
3. Short creative note explaining any sample ideas or stylistic cues you drew from the reference artists.
If you resonate with late-90s R&B storytelling and can pen hooks that stick, let’s make this anthem together.
Here’s what I’m after:
• Absolutely no profanity.
• A catchy, memorable top-line, with space for either a vocal-friendly melody line or a clever sample idea and layered to the bone harmonies.
• Production references include shimmering synthesizers and crisp drum-machine grooves; if a different texture elevates the vibe, I’m open to hearing it.
• Lyrics must feel 90s/00s “coded” in phrasing and attitude—flirty, confident, a touch playful—yet still timeless.
• The love theme should be front-and-center; I haven’t locked in a setting, so you’re free to shape the story environment that best supports the romance.
Deliverables I need to sign off the project:
1. Complete lyric sheet with sections clearly labeled.
2. Basic melodic map (staff, chord chart, or well-timed vocal demo—whatever showcases how the words sit on the beat).
3. Short creative note explaining any sample ideas or stylistic cues you drew from the reference artists.
If you resonate with late-90s R&B storytelling and can pen hooks that stick, let’s make this anthem together.
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