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Thank you! 

I would like to make a small yet huge statement...most of you know that I've been on this grind of music/dance/entertainment for many many years. For the majority of those years I've stumbled, fell, got back up and repeated the process...always listening to my heart even when I was looking hella wobbly bambi legged out lol. I always felt awkward in my skin. There's much more work to be done, BUT the last few video projects I've been able to become more comfortable and find that place of control and security. Especially with this last project "Dabbin." I attribute that to a few groups of ppl involved with this project.   
My choreographers/dancers Kentrell Newton and Dominic Byrd were incredible to work with. Everything happened organically, from the first rehearsal to the performance. No judging...no egos....just being down to create dope shit. All of our experiences combined and our friendship allowed us to just create quickly and with no stress...THIS IS SO RARE! I'm ecstatic to begin on our next video! 

My cameraman Eric Nelson is magic. Being able to move freely and embrace the camera...knowing he understands/anticipates my movements and how to best capture them gives me a huge advantage when I get to post-production...that is something that is COMPLETELY UNDERRATED.  

And lastly, all of you that came for the final scene in Hollywood. From your solos to just hyping up the scene...please believe me when I say that your contribution made a gargantuan difference. Not only just by being there but by being there with the right energy...I felt your positivity and that allowed me to be on my level. It's also something that the audience can subconsciously feel.  

You ALL were a part in helping make a dream of mine a reality. I sincerely thank you. 
Kevin Ray

09/06/2016

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"That's That Girl" Pre-Production 

I'm elated with the positive feedback from the "Finding Me" music video.  It was so important for me to connect with the audience in a real and artistic manner and for everyone to receive it that way and embrace it is amazing.  THANK YOU.  
After an incredible experience with director Mark Arica on that project, I'm teaming up with him again for "That's That Girl" video.  This is my favorite song on the album as it was the first song I recorded for it and was the one were everything really clicked for me.  
This project will have a bigger cast and will be a heavily story based visual with a nice little twist.  My biggest challenge on this one though is finding the right location.  There are several variables involved with getting it right but I'm confident we'll get the right spot and knock out another great video!  Stay Tuned

06/26/2016

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Finding Me dropped TODAY! 

Wow...we're finally here.  June 23rd, 2016...just barely over 14 years ago I moved to California to pursue a passion for entertainment.  It's been an incredible journey...one that I could never have imagined.  I'm beyond happy that I made the decision to follow my heart and take this path.  I had no idea of what was in store and maybe even less of who I was as an artist or that I even was an artist.  Now with this offering, I can finally say I'm finding myself.  I worked tirelessly and sacrificed so much to get to this point...and it was ALL WORTH IT!!!  The ups and downs got me here.  Please enjoy the sounds of Finding Me!!

Special thank you to:
Featured Artists - Dezzy Hollow, DMO, Micha Ciselle, Stein Westt
Producers - B-Boy Wicket, JayCee Tanedo, Vybe Beats, 20db
Mixing Engineer - Jaz "Hookmaster" Williams
Mastering Engineer - Kenny Mixx (Patchwerk Studios)
Album Photography - Chuck Fedalizo
Album Artwork - Dave Steve (OneEyeUp)

06/23/2016

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