Rachel Assil
| Rachel Assil | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rachel Assil |
| Born | Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, Traditional Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Pianist |
| Instruments | Vocals, Piano |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Mosley Music Group, Zone 4 |
| Associated acts | Polow Da Don, Timbaland |
| Website | www |
Rachel Assil (born September 20), is an American recording artist, songwriter, pianist and producer from Manhattan, NY. In January 2014, super-producers Polow Da Don and Timbaland signed Rachel to a record deal with Zone 4 and Mosley Music Group.
Having received no formal training, Rachel is a self-taught pianist and singer who began writing songs at the age of 8. At a music conference in 2008, Ray Daniels [now VP of A&R, Epic Records] heard Rachel's music, prompting him to play it for Abou 'Bu' Thiam [now VP, Def Jam Records]. This led to Rachel signing a deal with Akon's label Kon Live. As a mutual decision, their agreement eventually concluded without renewal.
Over the next few years, her work with Polow Da Don culminated with her record deal with Zone 4 and Mosley Music Group. Rachel & Timbaland's first record 'Whoever We Are' was released internationally by Caroline Records, distributed by Capitol Records on June 9, 2014 as part of the Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game visual compilation album. A short film for 'Whoever We Are' was released on July 3, 2014.
Rachel has been immensely involved with ASCAP as a member, performer, speaker and advocate for songwriters.
In 2009 she was selected from hundreds of applicants to participate in the ASCAP Lester Sill Workshop. ASCAP has since featured her as one of their notable alumna, listed as a reason to apply for the workshop.
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