Hi! I’m Steph Mercado, a bilingual singer-songwriter, topliner, and recording vocalist based in the Washington, D.C. area. I specialize in expressive, emotionally driven vocals and songwriting across pop, soul, R&B, singer-songwriter, and Latin-influenced music.

As an independent artist, I write and release my own original music and have experience recording lead vocals, background vo...
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Hi! I’m Steph Mercado, a bilingual singer-songwriter, topliner, and recording vocalist based in the Washington, D.C. area. I specialize in expressive, emotionally driven vocals and songwriting across pop, soul, R&B, singer-songwriter, and Latin-influenced music.

As an independent artist, I write and release my own original music and have experience recording lead vocals, background vocals, harmonies, and vocal arrangements. I especially love finding the melody, phrasing, harmonies, and emotional details that give a song its identity.

I’m fluent in both English and Spanish and can write, sing, and perform professionally in either language. My performance background includes live bands, solo performances, a cappella and ensemble singing, musical theatre, and extensive vocal training. I previously performed for a year with a Spanish-language blues band in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, and have continued performing and releasing original music in the U.S.

I’m available for session vocals, lead and background vocals, harmonies, toplining, melody writing, lyrics, and select songwriting collaborations. I love working with artists and producers who care about storytelling, musicality, and creating something that feels human and specific.

If you think my voice or writing style could be a fit for your project, I’d love to hear what you’re working on!
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