Robbin Söderlund (born 30 April 1987), better known by his artistic name Raaban, is a Swedish DJ and music producer. He was also part of the production duo Tungevaag & Raaban alongside Norwegian DJ/producer Martin Tungevaag until they split in late 2019.
Career Born in Borås, Sweden, Raaban started his career 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.Swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 5 April 2008 Based on the chart success, Laser Inc released the 12-track album Roger That! on 4 May 2009 under the Warner Music Sweden Label.Roger That! Album . Retrieved 24 March 2010
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"Lady Luck" written by Lionheart Music Songwriters . Retrieved 12 December 2011 as well as the Swedish house duo Stockholm Syndrome singles "Pretty Girl" and "Karma". 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 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 2007: "Det var en gång en fågel"
As Tungevaag & Raaban (For detailed listing, refer to Refer to discography on Tungevaag & Raaban) 2015: "Samsara" (featuring Emila) 2015: "Parade" 2015: "Russian Roulette" (with Charlie Who?) 2016: "Wolf" 2016: "Magical" 2016: "Stay Awake" (feat. VENIOR) 2017: "Wake Up Alone" (feat. Clara Mae) 2017: "Cold Blood" (feat. Jeffrey James) 2017: "Coming Up" (feat. Victor Crone) 2017: "Beside Me" (with Tom Swoon) 2018: "All For Love" 2019: "Take Me Away" (feat. Victor Crone)
Others 2010: Raaban and Evana – "Realize" (Single and Remixes) 2011: Raaban feat. Rabih – "Grenade" 2021: MOTi X Raaban – "One Day" Productions 2011: Rabih Jaber – "Millionaire" (Produced by Raaban) 2011: Yuka Masaki – "Lady Luck" 2012: Stockholm Syndrome – "Pretty Girl" 2013: Stockholm Syndrome – "Karma"
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