See The Light is a jazz mix of a song Raena Cohen made in a previous project with Oration. It's been freshed up by Adam Campbell. Mix and mastered by Hkay. It's a song about becoming, growing into oneself, moving from a place of real darkness into a space of light and hope.

Raena Cohen sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

I grew up signing musical theatre in a youth group, so I've always been singing and listening to music but only recently started to make music more seriously and wanted to pursue it as a career. I've been part of the free party movement since I was young and it's a togetherness and unity that music brings, it's so powerful. It's been my salvation in many ways. Music is pure liberation and emotional expression, free from constraints of the system we live in. To produce moments of peace and beingness truly fulfils me .

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

Hiatus Kaiyote, Little Dragon, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Ella Fitzgerald, Shuggie Otis, No Doubt, The Fugees, Guru Jazzmatazz, Amy Winehouse, Madlib, The Silts, Quantic, D'Angelo, J Dilla, The Cranberries, Angie Stone, The Herbaliser, Sault, Cleo Sol, Lil Sims, Ashinikko, Jungle, Ezra Collective, Lankum, Robert Glasper, Ogi, Kojey Radical .. to name a few!

3. What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?

Working on an exciting new EP with a live jazz band, it currently in the works!

4. How would you describe your sound?

My aim is to create melodic, soulful soundscapes with a powerful lyrical message. 

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

Collaborating with amazing artists, friends, friends of friends at Outer Worlds Jam creating such a vibe and fresh improv. Performing at Boomtown was a lot of fun! Learning guitar and producing my own music.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

If you love your art, just do it, keep pushing and keep on believing in your unique expression!

7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?

B.ahwe, Astronne, Ogi blown away with their voices. Been loving Blue Lab Beats. Domi and JD Beck. LayfullStop. Arivije, Karma Quartet, Akin Soul, Lori Asha, all Brighton based musicians making moves!

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

African Head Charge Songs of Praise, Sault 11, Yasmin Lacey Voice Notes, Nia Archives boiler room set, Children of Zeus Travel Light, Indamix Bad Girlz Remixed.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

I work with plants. I am a gardener and herbalist. Travel, see new places, eat good food. Go to the odd rave! Be with friends and family. Be outside, exercise- runs, walks and yoga!

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

Tea, water and plenty of breaks!