Welcome to Jae Rae Collective
"Timeless Lyrics with a Heartbeat"
Your Song, Your Story
Custom songs crafted with love for birthdays, anniversaries, any occasion and every special moment in your life.
Recognition
UKSC 2025 Award Winner
Proud to be recognized at the UK Songwriting Contest 2025 with two prestigious honours or exceptional songwriting and lyrical creativity.
Semi-Finalist Lyrics Category - "Mindset Song"
Special Mention - All genre Category
Whether it's a birthday, wedding, graduation, or a heartfelt memorial, or "just because" Moments of love.
Our personalized songs capture life's most precious moments.
Celebrate milestones, retell love stories, and honour those who matter most with a unique musical tribute tailored just for you. Let us make your special day truly unforgettable!
Create unforgettable memories with custom songs for every occasion.
Crafting Process
1. Creative Inspiration
Share Your Story:
Tell me about the person, occasion, and special memories you want to capture in song.
Jae Rae Collective creates deeply personal songs by blending storytelling and music, ensuring every lyric and melody is crafted with precision and creativity to deliver a meaningful, memorable experience for clients.
2. Lyric Composition
I craft personalized lyrics that tell your unique story with emotion and meaning.
In the composition phase, we transform lyrics into fully realized songs by carefully arranging melodies, harmonies, and instrumentation to create a soulful, genre-blending signature sound
3. Music Composition
Your lyrics come to life with a beautiful melody in your chosen musical style.
Before delivery, we refine every word, note, and rhythm to ensure a perfectly balanced composition that deeply resonates with the intended audience.
4. Delivery
Receive your custom song in high-quality audio format,. ready to share and cherish.
Receive your custom song in high-quality audio, thoughtfully crafted to reflect your vision and evoke the right emotions in every note
Choose Your Package
Select the perfect song length for your special occasion
1 -2 Minutes
Sweet Melody
R700
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Custom lyrics
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One verse + chorus
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Music & Voice recording
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Digital delivery
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One revision
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MP3 format
2 -3 Minutes
Heartfelt Harmony
R950
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Custom lyrics
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Two verses + chorus
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Music & Voice recording
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Two revisions
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MP3 & WAV formats
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Lyric sheet included
3 -4 Minutes
Epic Anthem
R1,600
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Custom lyrics
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Full song structure
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Music & Voice recording
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Unlimited revisions
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MP3, WAV & MP4 formats
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Lyric sheet included
Photo Slideshow: Add 5-10 photos +R350
Photo Slideshow:
Add 10 - 15 photos
+R350
Photo Slideshow: Add 15-30 photos
+R350
Listen To Samples
MP3 & WAV Files
Chanson Soul - UKSC Award Winning Lyrics
Reggae Pop, soft Ska Guitar, melodic Vocals
Tempo: Mid-Slow Groove instrumentation, Upright Bass, soft drum with brushes
Chanson Soul
Nu-disco,post disco,psychedelic dance POP and synth POP
Fusion of POP, R&B,South African Amapiano
Modern,Gospel,inspirational, Piano,Chanson Style
Funky Percussion, jazzy drums - Afrikaans Lyrics
80's Rap beats, amapiano
Listen To Samples
MP4 ( Video Slideshows)
Happy 50th Anniversary - Reggae, Pop Song, Ska Guitar. Smooth Isalnd Groove. Vertical 9:16
Modern, Gospel - Cinematic View, Wide 16:9
Choose Your Style
Select the musical genre that best fits your occasion and personality
Acoustic
Warm Intimate, guitar driven Melodies
R&B / Soul
Warm Intimate, guitar driven Melodies
Jazz
Smooth, Sophisticated arrangements
Classical
Elegant, timeless musical Compositions
POP
Modern, catchy, radio-friendly
sound
Country
Heartfelt Story-telling traditions
and many more...........
Order your Custom Song
Fill in the details below and let's create something magical together
About Jae Rae Collective
Every story deserves its own song.
Jae Rae Collective is a creative hub dedicated to turning life’s most meaningful moments into deeply personal songs — written with care, intention, and heart.
At the core of the collective is Jae Rae, the creative persona of award-winning lyricist Hjordes Bester. Every lyric is written by hand, shaped around real memories, real emotions, and real people — because the words are the soul of a song.
From birthdays and anniversaries to weddings, tributes, and once-in-a-lifetime milestones, each song is crafted as a keepsake — something to be replayed, remembered, and felt long after the moment has passed.
Drawing from a wide range of genres including Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Acoustic, Amapiano, Acid Jazz, and Soul, Hjordes blends storytelling with emotional depth to create lyrics that uplift, connect, and resonate on a personal level.
To bring each story to life, modern music production and vocal performances are used — but the heart of every creation remains unmistakably human.
Client Stories
“The personalized lyrics from Jae Rae Collective are truly magical, each song tells a heartfelt story that touches the soul.”
Lesley - Anne Le Roe
“I'm in awe of the lyrical genius at Jae Rae Collective, every song feels like a journey through emotions and memories.”
Jordan Allen
“Jae Rae Collective's creativity knows no bounds, their music is a true reflection of passion and talent combined.”
Hayley Allen