R&B/Soul
United States
Arin Ray
About Arin Ray
Hometown
Cincinnati, OH, United States
Born
September 2, 1995
Genre
R&B/Soul
The promising neo-soul singer Arin Ray looks toward the future with his warm R&B ballads that transcend generations.
• The Cincinnati native is from a musical family. His father drummed for groups like New Edition, and his aunt sang backup for Marvin Gaye.
• He got his big break in 2012 while competing on the second season of The X Factor, where he came in 10th place after being mentored by Britney Spears.
• After five years of writing hits for artists like Nicki Minaj, John Legend, Young Thug, and Jeremih, he was offered a solo deal with Interscope Records.
• Following the 2016 EP Phases, Ray released his full-length debut, Platinum Fire, in 2018. The album features Ty Dolla $ign, DRAM, and YG.
• His 2019 Phases II EP includes a collaboration with Kehlani called “Change.”
Influenced by Arin RayArin Ray has influenced the music of Dean Raynell, Nagster Ellazim, Mapalo Mutale and more.
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