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RAINSFORD (Rainey Qualley) is a singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles. Born in New York City and raised in Asheville NC, her sound embodies both stylistic pop and traditional soul. As a teen her father taught her to play guitar. That paired with her background in dance (the physical embodiment of sound) grew into a desire to pursue music.
Steeped in vibrant, thematic aesthetics, Rainsford plays indie-driven pop, coated with indulgent, sentimental vocals and a shiny synth veneer. Produced by Nick Dungo, “S.I.D.” (Sunshine In December) and "TOO CLOSE" symbolize a new beginning and showcases her inimitable vision and talent fully and without cliché. Represented by her love of film, fashion and pop culture, Rainsford’s songs have a vintage feel of the 80s and 90s but are modernized with a pure adrenaline rush.
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It’s taken Rainey Qualley a stab at country before finding a sound she truly vibes with. The model, actress, and musician already has a decorated past with stints on Mad Men and posing for Calvin Klein, Chanel, Vogue, and more under her belt. Now, she’s ready to take what she’s learned from opening for the likes of Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, and Loretta Lynn and translate it into her own version of pop.
Say hello to Rainsford, the new project from Qualley. Her debut track, “S.I.D.,” which stands for “Sunshine in December,” dances left of center, its layers dizzying up a lush, sensual listening experience. Qualley’s vocals slide between controlled falsettos and moody bedroom tones. “‘S.I.D.’ is an important and exciting song for me because it marks the realization of where I wanted to start my new project,” Qualley says of the song. “I had been writing for a while, searching for the right feeling and the right people to work with. After my cowriter, Nick Dungo, and I wrote ‘S.I.D.,’ I thought, ‘This is the sound, this is the feeling, this is where I want to start my new beginning.’”
And what a promising beginning it is. “S.I.D.” tips its hat to ’90s while finding its footing in today’s ever-expanding definition of what R&B can be. It’s a song designed to take you out of your body and into your plushest fantasies. Press play and let the good vibes wash over you. As Qualley sings, “C’est la vie! **** it. Never looking back.”
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