/r/NeedVocals

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A community for singers to meet music makers and engage in collaboration.

About this community

A sub-reddit to help composers find vocal talent to cooperate in the creation of songs, be it for fun or for a paid project

[Guidelines]

A General guideline is to post as much information as you can think of when you're trying to get other people on board your project or to collab with you! Think of it this way:

If they don't have to ask you a bunch of questions they'll just ask you if you want to collaborate right away!

Guidelines for posting projects

Guidelines for posting cover projects

Guidelines for posting as singers

[Flair]

Click edit near your name to select a "flair"! This will make it really easy to know if you're a Singer, Composer or a Lyricist (or all of them)

Need Help?

Need help with singing or mixing, check this link for the repository of tutorials, on the other hand if you have anything to contribute with feel free to post on the comment section and it may be included on the repository, either way have fun!

Good services for audio distribution are Sound Cloud and MediaFire

Good software for audio recording is Audacity (free)

Good Microphones for recording at home with studio level quality at a budget Click here to see the page!

Rules

Provide a sample of your work when asking for a singer or when asking for an instrumental.

Don't use a vocal recording on a commercial piece without permission or a contract.

Don't use a vocal recording on a non-commercial piece without permission or a contract.

Don't ask for critique over your vocals, if that is what you're looking for I recommend /r/Singing

People from all countries are welcomed but please only post in English, this is an international sub-Reddit, but it is focused on the English language, singing in a different language though, is ok!

Make only one post per song, don't make a single post with multiple songs!

POSTS IN ALL CAPS WILL BE REMOVED.

Do not post private email addresses.

Check out

Reddit

/r/gameofbands

/r/ICanComposeThat

/r/MusicInTheMaking

/r/Singing

/r/songwriters

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers

/r/FL_studio

/r/cubase

/r/abletonlive

Websites

http://www.songstuff.com/

http://www.daveconservatoire.org/

/r/NeedVocals

16,183 Subscribers

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I decided to learn how to sing

Last year, I saw a clip of Pete Davidson on the Tonight Show where he mentioned he started taking singing lessons. He said it was because he thought it’d be cool to know how to sing really well and just casually shock his friends one day by singing a song amazingly out of nowhere. Ever since then I've had that idea in the back of my mind. Like wouldn't it be funny if you absolutely nailed a song while driving around with someone or at a karaoke night with friends.

So I decided to make that my new years resolution this year. Obviously I don't have thousands to spend on a vocal coach like Pete Davidson so I started out watching YouTube tutorials. Then I found this course put together by Melanie Alexander (melaniealexander.com here's the link to save you from searching for it). If you don't know who that is I don't blame you because I didn't either. She was in a girl band in the 90s and had a couple albums that went platinum. It seemed like she had the credentials so I went ahead and bought it, it was only $67 so I wasn't expecting the world.

The lessons have been helpful so far but the main reason I bought her course was because of the apps that came with it. One of the apps included interactive lessons and allowed you to practice tracks. The other was the most helpful though. It lets you test your vocal range and practice notes which is helping me work out where I'm going wrong.

I feel like I'm slowly improving and I'm contemplating starting a channel to post either progress videos or cover songs. I'm not quite confident enough to do that yet though lol but stay tuned because this post is a part 1. I'll post an update in a month or so when I feel like I'm good enough to actually put something out there to be judged.

1 Comment
2025/02/03
20:21 UTC

2

talented vocalist wanted for shoegaze/blackgaze project

Hello dear Redditors,

After 4 months I am back with a second attempt to find a suitable vocalist for my project.
I am from Slovakia and my dream is to establish a successful shoegaze/blackgaze band.

Is there anyone who would like to join?
I am mostly looking for a singer, female vocals are preferred.

My music is not an orthodox shoegaze, please listen to the demo first: https://youtu.be/-5zZhbVIXcs?si=4JLHgo8bXFO_PmHe

I have already upgraded my gear since the demo, so you can expect better sound quality in the next release.

If you have any tips where I could continue searching for bandmates please let me know.

Daniel

3 Comments
2025/02/02
22:17 UTC

1

Need a singer

Hello,

I need a singer for my pop/house project.

If you are interested let me know.

Andre

2 Comments
2025/02/02
12:55 UTC

2

I need a singer ASAP.

I have a Beatles parody band called The Beetroots ( https://youtube.com/@thebeetrootsband?si=lA5DCSdkev6A4SPs )

We make songs that include memes from the subreddit r/beatlescirclejerk .

We were thinking about going on hiatus. Before we do so we wanted to to make one final song, but our singer has been ghosting us for 3 months.

Anyone interested??

7 Comments
2025/02/02
12:07 UTC

1

Looking for an vocalist for an Breakcore song

Hello i'm looking for an vocalist for my breakcore song, if you are interested then let me think it in my DM. :)
Before i give you the link, i want to say to you to look at the description under the post to know a little bit more about this project.
https://www.reddit.com/r/FLStudioBeginners/comments/1ifh824/okay_maybe_i_have_something/

1 Comment
2025/02/01
22:11 UTC

2

Looking for vocals for this intrumental

https://on.soundcloud.com/KxsCAQnpF6418mdS8

First time poster

Im a beat maker, producer with hip hop background. Looking to collaborate with a singer(any genre) that can lay some nice vocals on this instrumental. Preferred if you have decent recording equipment. If it sounds nice maybe we can release it!

Let me know! Thanks for reading and listening

Key: B flat Major Tempo: 77 bpm Genre: rnb, soul, pop, etc

Edit:
updated link to a soundcloud private link

4 Comments
2025/02/01
18:47 UTC

2

Any singers interested in Tropical house?

Hi, I have some Tropical style demos. I'm planning to release an album in 2025 with those demos. To finish the demos, I need vocalists who are interested in the kind of style music.

My previous works (haven't release those style songs yet):

Please search "ACTREA"

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vvZLaatUuiZlhOkGo51nJ?si=rrwjXdxkS8efalVdRDgFSw

Reference songs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBdQy97uTiw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G-k6TQYUek

Some demos are not topical house, but like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqeW9_5kURI

What I prefer:

• Who can make both melodies and lyrics

• Who has decent recording environment

(No smartphone recording)

• Experience to release songs on main streaming services ever (On apple music, spotify, etc)

• Who can finish writing and recording in 2 months

I don't afford to hire you with hundreds of dollars though, will split the loyalty into 50:50 for sure. If you have any questions feel free to ask me.

Please send me your works to listen to your vocals. Thanks!

1 Comment
2025/02/01
08:30 UTC

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Any singers interested in Tropical house?

Hi, I have some Tropical style demos. I'm planning to release an album in 2025 with those demos. To finish the demos, I need vocalists who are interested in the kind of style music.

My previous works (haven't release those style songs yet):

Please search "ACTREA"

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vvZLaatUuiZlhOkGo51nJ?si=rrwjXdxkS8efalVdRDgFSw

Reference songs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBdQy97uTiw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G-k6TQYUek

Some demos are not topical house, but like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqeW9_5kURI

What I prefer:

• Who can make both melodies and lyrics

• Who has decent recording environment

(No smartphone recording)

• Experience to release songs on main streaming services ever (On apple music, spotify, etc)

• Who can finish writing and recording in 2 months

I don't afford to hire you with hundreds of dollars though, will split the loyalty into 50:50 for sure. If you have any questions feel free to ask me.

Please send me your works to listen to your vocals. Thanks!

1 Comment
2025/02/01
08:30 UTC

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How to get work as a singer

Just wondering what is the best way to get jobs as a singer I have taken lessons and have some experience don’t have a demo yet anyhow can anyone point me in the right direction ?

9 Comments
2025/01/31
23:02 UTC

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I need help with singing

So I want to drop my album around October 27-30, but I also want to be the singer. I was in choir for two years as a tenor/baritone, and I know I’ve got a good voice for what I want to do, but I’m just not the best singer. What could I do to make my voice sound good? I know I would have to practice a lot, but how long? I’m good at music production, and I could edit a lot of the vocals and mix them in a way, but I also still want to be a decent singer for live stuff. How long should I practice? What should I practice? What techniques? Most of the songs are pop, rock, and metal.

5 Comments
2025/01/31
08:03 UTC

3

Looking for female singer for melodic dubstep song

Hello, I'm making a new song and I'm looking for a singer to add some vocals too it. Unfortunately, I'm a broke college student and can't pay you. I've linked a song to show the type of voice I'm looking for, its also very similar to the song I'm making. You can reach out to me on discord and if you can send a sample of your singing that would be very appreciated. My discord username is evercrystal. Thank you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgyyOq5yI_s

1 Comment
2025/01/31
04:13 UTC

2

Looking for teen female and male singers!

Hey there! Are you a singer looking to make music alongside many other singers? Well, this is the place for you!

Welcome to the Bridge: Voices for the Future project! We are looking to form a large community of singers (maybe rappers too) and upload covers and originals of various genres to Youtube and streaming platforms!

Bridge: Voices for the Future will be a community of artists where we can all learn and collaborate with one another to grow and develop projects to use as a kickstarter for your careers in music. We will release covers and originals as groups of girls, groups of guys, or mixed groups with all of your input. In the future, forming a band/bands out of some of our members is on the table as well!

I’m Raine, I’m a female teen singer-songwriter, beginner producer, and founder of the Bridge Project. I’ve been singing since I was six and have sung in both a choir and as a soloist on multiple occasions.

What we are looking for:

  • Singers (and rappers) of any gender aged 16 to 19 years old. If you are older than that and want to be a part of this project, don’t worry, you can. However, you must present some sort of identification that proves the information you provide to us is true. This is only a safety precaution as most of the members will be minors.
  • We’re open to all levels of skill! Whether you are a beginner singer or more experienced, as long as you're willing to improve and commit, you can audition!
  • It would be great if you know songwriting and music production, but it isn't exclusively necessary.
  • Dancing ability would also be great, but again not totally necessary.
  • You'll need to be responsive and meet deadlines. With remote work, communication is key to success.
  • Motivation is a must! If this is what you want don't hold back, let's do this!
  • We're still new and figuring things out as we go, so we need you to be open to trying new things and adapting to change.

What you will do:

  • Sing (or rap): You will participate in both covers and originals of your choice!
  • Content Creation: We will also require you to make behind-the-scenes content, vlogs, and more, so if you like creating fun content, this is for you!
  • Collaboration: You’ll help the group choose songs, give input, and brainstorm with us!

This is what I have in mind. I don't have support from a label or company at the moment, it's a completely independent project. The idea is starting from the bottom and using our creativity and effort to achieve our goals.

Moreover, I consider this a serious project, meaning, I'd like to make a career out of it. Obviously, nothing is defined yet, but if the opportunity comes to make it big somehow, I'd like to be able to take it with the group, or at least some members.

With all of this said, nothing is for certain. If you're still unsure and want to try it out, you're welcome to. With time, we'll start to see how things progress and decide what is best. For now, we can simply enjoy it. It'd be great to hang out, have fun, and learn from each other. What matters now is having a good time and enjoying music.

If you're interested, audition! No strings attached. We can chat about your talents and hopes and how we can work together!

Thanks!

- Raine

4 Comments
2025/01/30
23:58 UTC

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Need A Female Vocalist For 2 Rock Songs [PAID]

I've got 2 songs on my record that need female vocals, and I'm willing to pay someone. I have temp guide tracks recorded and individual stems for download, as well as lyrics and the music bed.

If you're interested. Reply here or DM me with vocal samples please. I need to hear your voice. Style-wise one song is a fun Foo Fighters-esque vibe, and the other is a slower, sludgy thing...

Good references would be "Monkey Wrench" by Foo Fighters and "Killing Strangers" by Marilyn Manson. Thx!

4 Comments
2025/01/30
03:38 UTC

3

Looking for a female vocalist for a pop song

Wanting to re-record a song with actual vocals instead of a vocoder.

Original: https://youtu.be/Pau8UZPD5-k?si=faWyevpeQOrExlJQ

Key: D minor Tempo: 123bpm

Lyrics:

(Verse) Beneath the light of starry skies, Broken dreams and empty eyes A heart that bleeds but doesn’t beat, Lost in memories, incomplete. Tears that cry but never fall, Drowning in a voiceless call

(Chorus 1 (1:01)) did you ever think it was meant to be what you’re searching for never gonna be in the dark of night its the hardest part sitting here alone with my lonely heart have you ever thought it was all for you what you seek out there isn’t coming true in the cold, dark night when the silence starts I’m just sitting here with my own aching heart

(Verse 2) And in a dream You meet her there Your eyes will find her piercing stare But as you reach She drifts away A shadow lost At break of day

(Chorus 2(1:48)) did you ever feel it was always fate what you’re looking for comes a little late in the black of night when it tears apart I’m still here alone with the same fragile heart

(Final chorus(2:51)) do you think that it’s destiny what you’re chasing now is never meant to be in the dead of night when I fall apart I’m left here alone with my broken heart have you ever dreamed it was meant for us what you hope to find never comes because in the quiet night when the world departs I’m here waiting still with my weary heart

3 Comments
2025/01/30
03:05 UTC

1

Hiring a Mezzo-Soprano to record snippets for rock musical

Hey all, I checked the posting template and this request doesn't exactly fit the parameters, so I'll try and get as much in to the spirit of the template.

So I'm looking for an ensemble part to fill in some short segments for a musical I'm recording. There's basically three sections - a short choral section, 3 part harmony, with notes ranging from D4 to A5. Its 4.5 measures long at like 70 bpm, but you'd record all 3 harmonies. The second section is a rock harmony to a rock chorus - 140 bpm or so. Its 8 measures long, done twice (just a single harmony, note ranges from Ab4 to D5). The third section is just you shouting "Chop his head off", no pitch, just shouting with the other ensemble singers, in growing intensity over the course of 10 seconds or so.

There is sheet music, so please be able to read it. Guide melodies can be made upon request. I won't send you the entire songs to sing over, but the parts that you are singing to, with click tracks.

I'm not requiring that you have a Neumann U67, but I am looking for at least decent recording quality - something more than a phone or USB mic. So let me know your setup (oh, and record in 88.2 khz. Yes, I know, I was an idiot when I started this project, but oh well)

Pay is $40 USD, payable via paypal.

1 Comment
2025/01/29
22:56 UTC

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EDM producer (Progressive House, Afro House, Deep House) looking for female vocalist to partner with

Hello everyone!

I'm a producer based in Seattle, looking for a skilled female vocalist to collaborate with on some great tracks. Whether you're interested in contributing your own lyrics and melodies or prefer to work with vocals and melodies I provide, I'm open to creating something amazing together.

About the Collaboration:

  • Genre & Style: Tracks are typically in minor keys (like Am and Em) with tempos ranging from 124 to 128 BPM. Think Progressive House, Afro-house, Deep House vibes.
  • What I'm Looking for: someone to write strong vocals and who cares about music. Open to Collaborative Writing: Feel free to write your own lyrics and melodies if you prefer.

🎧 Listen to My Work: Check out my SoundCloud to get a sense of my production style. I've used samples and vocal packs in my existing tracks: 🔗 Andre Aldo on SoundCloud

Featured Track for Collaboration: Looking at updating the vocals on my track "Duality" as a starting point for our collaboration: 🔗 Duality - SoundCloud

If you're interested in collaborating or have any questions, please feel free to send me a PM.

AA

1 Comment
2025/01/29
19:12 UTC

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I am a producer who coaches vocalists.

I recently started working with a lyricist who has wanted to sing. She has a good attitude, and listens to what I tell her, and show her. She went from calling herself a non vocalist to working with me on full songs. Her attitude is what is making this happen. As she has found out, I can usually back up what I say. She has trusted my experience with this, and we've both acknowledged the results. I wouldn't mind finding more people I can help. It's win/win. She can take what I have shown her, and use it on her own ideas, and I have new collaborator that allows me to develop ideas too. We did a bit of talking before we ever started trying to make music, and I had a sense of her attitudes before we ever started. I pretty much knew pretty quickly that she would trust me, and work with me and try what I was wanting to do. Look me up, and we'll talk, and perhaps help each other.

8 Comments
2025/01/29
15:04 UTC

2

Indie Pop Track needs Vocals

I made this track and I really like the vibe. It really needs some vocals. Maybe some of you have some vocal ideas

https://on.soundcloud.com/z1dRHg4iHgTD2bbU9

4 Comments
2025/01/29
11:26 UTC

6

THE MASTER ALBUM

Hey everybody! I'm an aspiring multi-genre producer and im starting my goal of creating an album. First off I'd like to say my style. TRAP, ROCKTRAP, INDIE, CINEMATIC,HIPHOP and RNB

Artists im influenced by: Tyler, the creator, travis scott, thundercat, tame impala, earl sweatshirt, joey badass, ye, frank ocean, brent faiyaz, Daniel caesar, carti, artic monkeys, pink floyd, m83, steve lacy, leon thomas, andre3000

That's just a list to get a grasp of what im looking for.

Please private DM me if you wanna hear some projects and think you'd be a good fit!

I'm looking for many different types of people. Slow singers like daniel and frank

Hiphop artists and lyricists like Kendrick, earl, joey

and trap rappers like carti, travis, etc

I appreciate everyone stepping forward, i'm planning on distributing the album to all services when it's complete. I'll give more info in priv DM but i'm super excited and 'im glad anyone can make dreams happen with me! :D

1 Comment
2025/01/29
04:30 UTC

3

LF a female AND male singer for a symphonic pop rock project with the goal to create a demo or e.p.

I'm looking for a couple people who essentially want to join an online band with a short-term commitment of just a demo or e.p. Obviously, if things work out then we can keep working together, but I'd like to at least go into this with the idea that we're giving it at least one real shot. If it doesn't work out, we move on.

Ideally, you can record from home and have a somewhat decent microphone.

The type of vocalists I'm looking for - I'm actually open to anything. Whether you're a pop vocalist or a rock vocalist, I think either could work.

Here are some tracks that are ready for vocals with lyrics finished. If you like them just send me a message with a sample of your voice.

Life, At The Speed of Light
Space Cadet
Way Back Home
The First Mission
Insecurity Blanket

Empty Space
Choir of Dissonance
Generation: Zombie

Day Dreamers

5 Comments
2025/01/29
02:15 UTC

3

Looking for 2 singers

I'm looking for 2 singers that will do the vocals for my song. It's a Christian song and it's called Echo Divine. It's in the key of F and the tempo is 110. I will be sending it out to the labels and split everything with you. I'm looking for one male and one female. If you are interested then please contact me.

12 Comments
2025/01/28
00:42 UTC

2

Looking for a singer for chill EDM

Hey, I'm looking for a vocalist (m or f) to collaborate on a chill edm track (124bpm, Gmin) that I've been working on recently that I'm really proud of and plan to send it out to a labels. Royalties and credits will be shared ofc! DM if interested

5 Comments
2025/01/27
19:40 UTC

4

Producer looking for a singer for a new release

Music Producer looking for a singer for my next release

Hey I'm Gero a music producer from Italy looking for a singer (M or F) for an EDM track with some reggae influence.

This track will have two singers. I would need a singer for 1st verse and choruses, as you can listen from the link, 2nd verse is already recorded by the second singer

Only requirements are:- have a Spotify artist profile, English mothertongue and useless to say, i should like your voice and you should like my project.

Here is the link of the demo track. As written is a demo track and 1st verse and choruses are sung by me at the moment (I'm not a singer as you will probably noticed, and sorry again for my bad italian accent).

https://on.soundcloud.com/UoaqEGo3g8fmd2hj6

If you’re interested or know someone who fits the vibe, hit me up! DM me or tag anyone who might be a good fit!

3 Comments
2025/01/27
19:03 UTC

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Vocalist

Hey! I am looking a vocalist/songwriter to help with this song I have in the making! It is a 130bpm high energy sexy feel house song that I think has the potential to do numbers! (Gym go-ers and Pilates people will love this into eternity). I’ll double check when I’m home but the key is f# minor. I have an idea on the direction I want to go with the lyrics. If you as the vocalist agree that the song can excel with the right vocals from a commercial standpoint I’d be happy to pay you to help! Let’s groove🕺🏾

5 Comments
2025/01/27
17:56 UTC

3

[Paid] Looking for Female Singers to Record a Waltz Cover for a Wedding

Hello all!

I am a music producer, and I have been commissioned to create a waltz arrangement of “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship ( https://youtu.be/3wxyN3z9PL4?si=qQfbXFrjxyo5EFYD ). My client is interested in having a real singer perform our new slow waltz version.

Tempo will be about 90 bpm, and it will be about 60 seconds of singing the main chorus required. Melody will stay the same, although timings will be adjusted for the time signature shift (still early in the process, so no demo yet). Probably original key, unless you need me to transpose.

We are hoping to keep the singer’s commission to the range of $25-45, to include ~60 seconds of the melody line and the right to use it non-commercially at a wedding (the song might show up on social media after the couple posts pictures and videos of the ceremony, but I will not be uploading the arrangement to my channel).

We are hoping to finish this by mid-February, so a somewhat quick turnaround of a week is preferable. Also, bonus consideration will go to any singer willing to add some harmonies (but I don’t think we’ll need double-tracking at this time).

Do post samples of your singing, preferably ballads or slower songs. Feel free to DM me as well. Looking forward to working with you!

8 Comments
2025/01/27
01:17 UTC

1

Searching for a singer for a Edm/House song i made

Hello everyone. Recently i made this edm/house instrumental. You can listen it here

https://www.bandlab.com/post/db4979e3-f1db-ef11-88f6-6045bd3473c0

Im searching for a vocalist or a singer who want to collab. Anyone who would like to collaborate is welcome. Experience is not necessary as it is only a small project. All is non profit. Thank you very much.

1 Comment
2025/01/26
15:04 UTC

5

Looking for Singers [Orchestral Song]

Hi, I am 7thResonance, An orchestral producer.

I am trying to make original/cover orchestral music by collaborating with song-writers/singers.

Vision

The mix I am trying to make is not like Pop music, where the vocals are super loud and the instruments are at the back.

The instruments are dynamic and are in close relation to the vocals. It's like the vocals are dancing with the instruments. Sometimes the instruments overpower the vocals.

Will be reharmonising the song and changing the whole vibe. Making the cover our own.

Language will be English or Japanese. In the future, I will be doing Korean as well.

Voice/Song

Looking for a singer/song-writer with a dynamic voice. Melodic song where the vocals and instruments can do its thing. High control over the tone, pitch, Voice modulation etcSongs with a good verse and chorus build up.

References

  1. From the start - Laufey
  2. Flying - Cody fry
  3. SailBoat - Cody Fry
  4. The Call - Regina Spektor
  5. Hot Mess - Dodie
  6. Anytime Anywhere - Millet
  7. P.S - Lilas Ikuta
  8. Love wins all - IU

(note: Vocal balance will be different from these references. Almost all of them are Pop Mixes)

6 Comments
2025/01/26
08:18 UTC

1

[USA, Hempstead, NY] R&B Group

Hey! I'm a high schooler looking to start an R&B group with guys from my area. The sound will be a combination of R&B, Pop, and Hip-Hop. Some of my influences for the group include Boyz II Men, Silk Sonic, The Jackson 5, Bee Gees, TLC, Destiny's Child, and New Edition. Looking for 2-3 male vocalists around my age. Hit me up at steryosonicsound@gmail.com if you're interested or know of anyone that could be a good fit.

1 Comment
2025/01/26
02:35 UTC

2

Need vocals for a valentines pop song

Key: G# minor BPM:90

My demo:

https://untitled.stream/library/track/TiRIEM8FZv0paBbHY5HgP

Lyrics and everything is basically written unless you have any ideas and wanna try changing things

6 Comments
2025/01/26
02:24 UTC

2

Need vocals for really good idea ive had

need male or female angelic type vocals for a really weird but good idea, I can elaborate further please dm me if interested

5 Comments
2025/01/26
00:00 UTC

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