Raaban
Robbin Söderlund better known by his artistic name Raaban (born 30 April 1987 in Borås, Sweden)[1] is a Swedish DJ and music producer. He is also part of the production duo Tungevaag & Raaban alongside Norwegian DJ/producer Martin Tungevaag.[2]
Career
Raaban started his career in Sweden as producer and DJ of Laser Inc, a two-person Swedish Eurodance band made up of singer-songwriter Jonas on vocals and Robbin Söderlund as DJ and producer. For some time the band also included Izko (Chainkickerz). The band's single "Det var en gång en fågel" became a hit in Sweden and Finland in the summer of 2007, reaching number six on the Swedish charts with a 15-week run. It also reached number 11 on the Finnish charts.[3] Based on the chart success, Laser Inc released the 12-track album Roger That! on May 4, 2009 under the Warner Music Sweden Label.[4]
After Laser Inc, Robbin Söderlund has continued to produce tracks for a wide range of purposes, including music for international recognized brands, various productions of Swedish Idol television show and a great number of artists like Swedish singer of Lebanese origin Rabih Jaber in a club version of "Grenade", "Millionaire" and "Don't Wanna Wake Up", the Universal Music Japan signed singer Yuka Masaki[5] as well as the Swedish house duo Stockholm Syndrome singles "Pretty Girl" and "Karma".[6] He has also produced a lot of remixes, an own EP named One of a Kind released on Disco:Wax 2011 containing collaborations with Alex and Rabih Jaber. He has produced under alias names such as 'Brilliant' and 'Dunk Dunk'.
In 2015 he became part of the DJ/music production duo Tungevaag & Raaban. Tungevaag & Raaban is today signed by Sony Music and "Samsara" was their first real single as a duo.
Discography
Albums
- as part of Laser Inc
- 2009: Roger That!
EPs
- as Raaban
- 2011: One of a Kind (EP)
Singles
- as Laser Inc
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [7] |
FIN [8] | |||
| 2007 | "Det var en gång en fågel" | 6 | 11 | Roger That! |
- as Tungevaag & Raaban
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| GER | |||
| 2015 | "Samsara" (Tungevaag & Raaban featuring Emila) |
60 | |
- Others
- Productions
- 2011: Rabih Jaber – "Millionaire" (Produced by Raaban)[9]
- 2011: Yuka Masaki – "Lady Luck"
- 2012: Stockholm Syndrome – "Pretty Girl"
- 2013: Stockholm Syndrome – "Karma"
References
- ↑ Discogs: Raaban page
- ↑ Tungevaag & Raaban signerer med Sony Music! (Swedish)
- ↑ Swedishcharts.com, retrieved April 5, 2008
- ↑ Roger That! Album, retrieved March 24, 2010
- ↑ "Lady Luck" written by Lionheart Music Songwriters, retrieved December 12, 2011
- ↑ Robbin Söderlund at Allmusic
- ↑ "Laser Inc discography". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ "Laser Inc discography". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ Swedish Stereo - Rabih Jaber – "Millionaire"
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