Recording Artist/Producer Nick Ray

About

Nick Ray…..Singer/Songwriter/Producer….hails from the “Big Easy” as a noted music industry leader from New Orleans and also from Birmingham, AL. Deeply entrenched in his musical history, Nick has gained reputable accolades and credits that recognize his skill sets as very impressive. He is not only an asset in the studio setting, but over the years has proven to be a seasoned performer and musician, who boasts a music catalog of over 60+ mastered quality songs in various genres. His music creations touch the soul and awaken the senses.

Nick is a true testament to the art of music; humbly offering his valuable contributions to the industry he loves and serves. The level of his creativity and passion for excellence in his works are well-received. This artist also continues to thrive under a musical experimental platform, where he blends sounds and traditional textures into fresh new compositions. He never ceases to enjoy and share insight with other fellow artist collaborators. Nick knows and feels what he hears, and the end result proves favorable.

Let this artist embrace you by his words, passion and substance. Nick truly has something to say to the world…..you won’t be disappointed.




Artist Musical History


Nick Ray is an Independent Producer/Singer/Songwriter from New Orleans.
Nick Ray released his debut full length album, Circles, in 2017.

Circles follows up Nick's Four White Walls EP and a series of successful collaborations. "Mountains" the track he made with Kings Noise, has surpassed 850,000 plays on Spotify and his “By the Way” remix collaboration with trapical duo Neptunica has reached over 500,000 plays. Recently, Nick Ray & LOC's track "November" from their hip-hop collaboration project, The Playback, was selected into the Top 12 of over 5,000 songs in Linkin Park and Open Labs’ Stagelight Competition.

Circles unveils a new electronic alt-rock sound, forged from Nick's collaborations in the pop, EDM, soul, and hip-hop universes and inspired by overcoming self-destructive behavior in the human condition. Writing and producing all 11 tracks on his own, Circles is a cohesive concept, driven by a well-produced fusion of all of his past experiences. Nick celebrated its release with his new music video for the title track, "Circles".
 
Nick Ray has been surrounded by music his entire life. His father was a musician who played in local bands and would rehearse at their house with other local musicians from around the New Orleans area. As a young boy, Nick was fascinated with these artists and would visit with them while they rehearsed. His father introduced him to 50s, 60s, and 70s Rock-N-Roll, filling the house with the sounds of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Elvis, Free and Led Zeppelin. Nick had his second musical awakening when he discovered early 90's Grunge Rock including Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Nick’s father bought him his first guitar when he was 9 years old and taught Nick some of the fundamentals of playing. From there, Nick taught himself and by the age of 12 he was playing guitar with one of his father’s bands playing covers. At the age of 14, Nick realized he had a voice and started experimenting with recording. At 15, his father bought him a Boss BR8 digital 8 track recording console. He started writing and recording songs as he experimented with the production process. In high-school he bought a Boss Dr. Groove beat machine and started making hip-hop beats and mixing them with rock music. As his skills sharpened, he became the “go-to” guy for rap beats. Kids from other neighborhoods were coming to record rap music at Nick’s house. In his early twenties Nick started playing as a singer-songwriter in local venues like The Howlin’ Wolf, Zeppelins, The Bar, and The Venue. After 3 year he found himself as the lead singer of various rock bands playing at shows across southern Louisiana. Nick’s voice created enough buzz to land him a spot as the front man for hard rock band "Touching The Absolute." The band toured the gulf coast region opening for national acts like 12 Stones, Saliva, Days Of The New, and Trust Company. After 5 years, Nick decided he wanted to get back to his roots as a solo artist. It was then that he took everything he had learned over the years and applied it to his solo music. He released his debut EP Four White Walls in 2014 describing his sound as Soul Pop and boasting the hit single “Won’t Go There." He then experimented with mixing hip-hop beats with electronic rock sounds while he focused on producing music that made more sense to him as an artist. This quickly led him to a reunion with rapper/lyricist LOC, who previously rapped with Nick back in high school. The two instantly had chemistry and hammered out the 7 track album, The Playback, in which Nick produced and sang all of the hooks.  With a foot already in the hip-hop scene, Nick collaborated with Houston’s Chubbs Malone on “Through The Rearview” and “All My Life." The EDM community also discovered Nick’s voice, which led to several features on progressive house, deep house, and future bass tracks. This unexpected relationship with the EDM scene exposed Nick to the world as he has now collaborated with producers from Germany, Spain, Portugal, Tunisia, Mexico, Estonia, Czech Republic, and Belgium. Nick’s most notable collaboration is the official remix of Anzbern and Nick’s “By The Way” by the up-and-coming German “Trapical” duo Neptunica [Kontor Records]. The track dropped in the summer of 2016 and has over 400,000 plays on Spotify alone. That same summer Nick and LOC won the Linkin Park hosted Stagelight Music Contest for the month of June with their hit song “November.” Linkin Park posted about the two on their social media sites bringing The Playback to over 60 million new ears. They are currently in the running to be chosen by Linkin Park as the overall winner for the year, which would include a day in the studio with Linkin Park. The experiences and successes within the EDM & Hip-Hop worlds have left their mark on Nick’s solo productions as electronic and hip-hop elements play significant roles in Nick’s current sound. His debut album, Circles, was released on August 13, 2017 and merges these genres into a new kind of alt rock. Writing and producing all 11 tracks on his own, Circles is a cohesive concept, driven by a well-produced fusion of all of his past experiences. Nick celebrated its release with the premiere of his new music video for the title track, "Circles".

Press

Spotlight on Independent Artist Nick Ray (external link)

The Wire Press on EP Album Release "Northern Lights"

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Have a Taste of Wilderness and Country Rock with Nick Ray (external link)

New Release of EP Album "Northern Lights" Article on Daily Music Roll in Nashville, TN

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Rides To Remember Gala Press Release (external link)

Nick Ray to Open for the Rides To Remember Gala in Atlanta, GA

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Nick Ray Creates a ‘Hurricane’ With His Latest and Powerful Musical Release (external link)

Daily Music Roll Press on New Release of Song "Hurricane"

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Stone Cottage Studios "Artist Session" with Nick Ray Daily Music Roll Article (external link)

Stone Cottage Studios "Artist Session" with Nick Ray Daily Music Roll Article

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Flyer For Appearance at "The Southern Kitchen & Bar

Flyer For Live Appearance at The Southern Kitchen & Bar in Birmingham, AL

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1) Fans Are Overwhelmed With Joy with Masterpiece "Built To Last" Article (external link)

Fans Are Overwhelmed with Joy with Masterpiece "Built To Last" Article Released By Nick Ray

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Nick Ray's Newly Released Soundcloud Warrior by Wern Records 2022 (external link)

Nick Ray's Newly Released Soundcloud Warrior by Wern Records 2022

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Soundcloud Warrior Wern Records Release Daily Music Roll Press (external link)

Soundcloud Warrior Wern Records Release Daily Music Roll Press

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Where Y'at Musicc Article on "November" with LOC & Nick Ray (external link)

Where Y'at Music Article on "November" with LOC & Nick Ray

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Indie Music Review (external link)

Indie Music Review/News Article

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Issuewire Johnson-Ray Music & Production Press Release (external link)

Issuewire Johnson-Ray Music & Production Press Release

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Where Yat Magazine Feature (external link)

Where Yat Magazine Feature

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Uptown Stars News Article (external link)

Uptown Stars News Article

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Issuewire Spotlight Release on Quest For Peace (external link)

Issuewire Spotlight Release on "Quest For Peace"

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Independent Producer/Songwriter/Recording Artist Radio Interview (external link)

Independent Producer/Songwriter/Recording Artist Radio Interview

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Daily Music Roll Magazine-Nick Ray Released Fresh New Indie Track "Divide and Conquer" (external link)

Daily Music Roll Magazine Release Press Article on "Divide and Conquer"

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WhatsMusic.de on Nick Ray Producer/Songwriter (external link)

WhatsMusic.de Press Interview on Nick Ray Producer/Songwriter

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Music Roll Magazine Press Article (external link)

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Producer/Writers Press Release

Producer Nick Ray & Songwriter Vicki Johnson Proudly Offer Their Newly Released Song For Your Consideration:


COME ON BACK…..a Single soon to be slated for release, is produced/co-written by New Orleans own...Producer, Singer, Songwriter NICK RAY. Combining talents under collaborating efforts, Nick Ray has teamed up with Songwriter/Lyricist VICKI JOHNSON, to deliver this fresh new song with a Blues /Rock tone. The creative force behind Nick’s blending of electronic textures, along with his keen abilities at mixing and mastering his works, makes this a very commercial appeal for this song’s placement. Most industry leaders have commented that this single can fall into categories of even Pop, Techno, or Experimental genres.

In any case, this is one release to keep your eye on!


Chosen as the teams selection for Featured Artist is KATIE BURKE from Los Angeles, who has an electrifying and powerhouse voice to set this song on fire. She also creates some very funky melodies and arrangements on her acoustic guitar that the Producer used throughout the track. Ray made it a point to utilize the hard-driving effects around such an aggressive style of artistry shown in this vocalist. Ray quotes, “I am excited over a project like this, as Katie makes my job very easy to do.” Both talents actually completed their entire creations to masters in 4 days.

As for the Lyricist VICKI JOHNSON, she has expressed her appreciation and pleasure in being able to work
with both of these exceptional artists. Johnson has been writing lyrics since the 80’s, and claims her joys have always involved the music industry collaborations. Burke stated regarding Johnson’s lyrics, “Can’t wait to hit it!”

There will be back to back singles released in the near future; so stay tuned to this team for more…

A newly developed Press Kit on Nick Ray can be accessed at: myPPK.com/get/nickray

Publicity Contact At:
johnsonraypublicity@gmail.com

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Single Release

Producer Nick Ray Releases Single "Come On Back"

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