Raymond Angry
Raymond Angry | |
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| Genres | Pop, soul, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, arranger, producer |
| Instruments | Keyboards, Hammond organ, clavinet, Moog synthesizer, Farfisa organ, Wurlitzer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | JMI Recordings - debut lp Ray Angry One recorded March 25–26 at Reservoir Studio A NYC with Ambrose Akinmusire, Eric Harland, Derrick Hodge and Myron Walden. |
| Associated acts | Joss Stone, Christina Aguilera, Robbie Williams, The Roots, D'Angelo |
Raymond Angry (sometimes referred to as Ray Angry) is an American keyboardist, record producer, and composer.
Biography[]
Since the 1990s, Angry has contributed songs and played on many hit records. He wrote Christina Aguilera's "Slow Down Baby",[1] Ja Rule's "Real Life Fantasy" and Melanie Fiona's "Priceless". He also played on records by Robbie Williams, Joss Stone and also toured with D'Angelo.
In 2010 he was the musical director for Off the Wall: A Michael Jackson Tribute. In 2013 he received a Grammy nomination as part of The Roots' record Undun.[2]
On many occasions Angry collaborated with Cindy Blackman, Mike Mangini, Tom "Bones" Malone, David Gilmore, Betty Wright and James Poyser. He has also worked with Patti LaBelle, Louie Vega, Jeremiah, Mobb Deep, Peter Gallagher and Elliott Yamin. His nickname is "Mister Goldfinger".[3]
In August 2020, Angry contributed to the live streamed recording of the singer Bilal's EP VOYAGE-19, created remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. It was released the following month with proceeds from its sales going to participating musicians in financial hardship from the pandemic.[4][5]
Discography[]
- 1996 - Yolanda Adams Live in Washington
- 2003 - Sandy Rivera - In the House
- 2004 - Joss Stone - Mind Body & Soul
- 2004 - Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart - Alfie
- 2006 - Robbie Williams - Rudebox
- 2006 - Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics
- 2007 - Elliott Yamin - Elliott Yamin
- 2007 - Mark Ronson - Version
- 2008 - Taylor Dayne - Satisfied
- 2009 - Melinda Doolittle - Coming Back to You
- 2009 - Diane Birch - Bible Belt
- 2009 - Melanie Fiona - The Bridge
- 2010 - Daniel Merriweather - Love & War
- 2010 - Miguel - All I Want Is You
- 2010 - Chiara Civello - 7752
- 2010 - Jaheim - Another Round
- 2010 - The Roots - How I Got Over
- 2011 - Dionne Warwick - Only Trust Your Heart
- 2011 - Ayọ - Billie-Eve
- 2011 - The Roots - Undun
- 2011 - Nikki Jean - Pennies in a Jar
- 2012 - Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society
- 2012 - DJ Khaled - Kiss the Ring
- 2012 - Joss Stone - The Soul Sessions Vol. 2
- 2012 - Ja Rule - Pain Is Love 2
- 2012 - Estelle - All of Me
- 2013 - James Maddock - Another Life
- 2013 - Elvis Costello and The Roots - Wise Up Ghost & Other Songs
- 2013 - John Legend - Love in the Future
- 2013 - Jaheim - Appreciation Day
- 2014 - Dianne Reeves - Beautiful Day
- 2014 - The Roots - …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin
- 2017 - Steve Wilson Sit Back, Relax & Unwind
- 2017 - Esperanza Spalding - Exposure
- 2018 - Ray Angry - One
References[]
- ^ "Allmusic Credits "Raymond Angry""
- ^ "Allmusic Credits "Ray Angry""
- ^ "Credits on Discogs.com"
- ^ Schatz, Lake (September 7, 2020). "Stream Bilal's New Album VOYAGE-19". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Threadcraft, Torry (September 6, 2020). "Check Out Bilal And HighBreedMusic's 'VOYAGE-19' Album". Okayplayer. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
External links[]
- American male composers
- 21st-century American composers
- Living people
- 21st-century American keyboardists
- 21st-century American male musicians