Sorana Paula Păcurar better known as Sorana Păcurar or simply as Sorana, is a Romanian singer and songwriter. Originally from Cluj-Napoca, she was a finalist for the 2010 Miss Romania title. Upon taking part in X Factor Romania, acting in the Romanian soap opera O nouă viață (A New Life) and being part of the Romanian group Lala Band, Sorana released her first single "Povești" ("Stories") in 2015 under Marius Moga's label DeMoga Music. She then left her native country to further pursue a musical career and relocated to London and then Los Angeles. Her portfolio as a songwriter includes the commercially successful songs "Takeaway" (2019) by the Chainsmokers, Illenium and Lennon Stella, "OMG What's Happening" (2020) by Ava Max, and "Heartbreak Anthem" (2021) by Galantis, David Guetta and Little Mix. Furthermore, Sorana has also collaborated with artists such as Alan Walker on "Lost Control" (2018). In 2022, she released her debut single under Atlantic Records, "Redrum" with David Guetta.
Discography As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album "Povești" 2015 — — — — — rowspan="11" "Pijamale" — — — — —"Hold Your Kite" 2018 — — — — —"Bubble Gum" — — — — —"Jealous" — — — — —"Drowning" 2019 — — — — —"Redrum" 2022 10 17 26 18 13"Karaoke" — — — — —"Wild Girls" — — — — —"Stupid Heart" 2023 — — — — —"Fuck Up My Make Up" — — — — —"I Lied" — — — — —"Goosebumps" 2024 — — — — —"Don't Send Me Flowers" — — — — —"Down Low" — — — — —"Digital Heartbeat" — — — — —"Feminine Rage" — — — — —"99% Angel" — — — — —"Kiss Back" 2025 — — — — —"Mind of a Warrior" (with Alan Walker) — — — — —"Click Bait" — — — — —"Void" (with Alan Walker) 2026 — — — — —"These Corporations Are Trying to Kill Me" — — — — —"SkinCare" — — — — —"E.T." — — — — — "—" denotes a release that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions AlbumCIS Note: The 'Peak Position On Top Radio Hits' column is to be taken into consideration."Curaj" 2015 — rowspan="5" "One On One" 2017 167"Rooftops (Aber)" —"Oasis" —"Enemy" 2018 — "—" denotes a release that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other charted songs + List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album "Lost Control" 2018 16 17 3 1 21 4 28 Different World
Songwriting credits + List of songwriting credits Title Year Artist Album Notes "Dream About My Face" 2015 Antonia rowspan="2" rowspan="3" "Rurumba (Jungle Beat)" 2017 Morris and Cabral "Takeaway" 2019 The Chainsmokers and Illenium featuring Lennon Stella World War Joy / Ascend "Be the One" Jason Derulo 2Sides (Side 1) Also provides uncredited lead vocals "Outta Breath" Hanna Ferm rowspan="1" rowspan="6" "OMG What's Happening" 2020 Ava Max Heaven and Hell "Rumors" "Trust Fall" 2021 Bebe Rexha Better Mistakes "Heartbreak Anthem" Galantis, David Guetta and Little Mix Between Us "Low Low" WayV and NCT rowspan="1" "Beg for You" 2022 Charli XCX featuring Rina Sawayama Crash Also provides background vocals "That Girl" 2023 Rita OraYou & Irowspan="12" "Saucy"2024 Sistar19 "Strawberry Rush" ChuuStrawberry Rush "Passionfruit" NmixxFe3O4: Break "Red Light Sign, But We Go"Fe3O4: Stick Out "Sexy in the Air"TaeminEternal "Deja Vu" "Imaginary Friend" Itzy Gold "ExtraL" 2025 Jennie featuring Doechii Ruby "Filter" Jennie "258"YejiAir "Jellyous"IllitBomb "It's Me" 2026 Mamihlapinatapai Also provides background vocals "Pinky Up" Katseye Wild "Saki" Le Sserafim featuring Aliyah's Interlude Pureflow Pt. 1 rowspan="3" "Whip" () Nmixx (Jiwoo and Kyujin) Strange Muse "You're Under Arrest" () Illit Break Even
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See also List of music released by Romanian artists that has charted in major music markets
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