Vanessa Haynes is a Los Angeles-based pop/soul singer-songwriter. She began her career at the age of 18, with her debut album, 'Stepping Stones', released in 2003. Since then, Haynes has released two additional albums - 'Out of this World' (2007) and 'Better Days' (2017). She has also written and produced for other artists, including Chris Brown and Gavin Degraw. Her music is often described as melodic and soulful, with a strong influence of R&B and jazz. Haynes has also toured the US and Europe, performing at festivals such as SXSW and the Montreux Jazz Festival. Throughout her career, she has earned critical praise and numerous prestigious awards for her music.