Raaban


Robbin Söderlund, 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. 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. Based on the chart success, Laser Inc released the 12-track album Roger That! on 4 May 2009 under the Warner Music Sweden Label.
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 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''

Singles

;as Laser Inc
  • 2007: "Det var en gång en fågel"
;As Tungevaag & Raaban
  • 2015: "Samsara"
  • 2015: "Parade"
  • 2015: "Russian Roulette"
  • 2016: "Wolf"
  • 2016: "Magical"
  • 2016: "Stay Awake"
  • 2017: "Wake Up Alone"
  • 2017: "Cold Blood"
  • 2017: "Coming Up"
  • 2017: "Beside Me"
  • 2018: "All For Love"
  • 2019: "Take Me Away"
;Others
  • 2010: Raaban and Evana – "Realize"
  • 2011: Raaban feat. Rabih – "Grenade"
  • 2021: MOTi X Raaban – "One Day"
;Productions