Don-Ray - He’s the silent producer behind the likes of Lady Alma, Replife, and Deborah Jordan as well as the abstract remixer for Fertile Ground, Esthero, Charlie Brown (Abacus and Nigel Hayes) among others. He’s produced for labels such as Sony, Guidance, Gotsoul, and Futuristica taking them to the next level with his neo-soul, nu-jazz, and future-funk productions. He's is also the founder and CEO of the All Massive Production house as well as the boutique label Marauder Music putting out wax and digital treats in the between time. He's DJed with some of the best known DJ's worldwide including Abacus (Guidance Records), Andy Williams (The Goods) and Jojoflores (Gotsoul) and worked with some of the biggest producers in the world including Daniel Lanois (Bob Dylan, Parachute Club, U2, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, Scott Weiland, Sinéad O'Connor, Robbie Robertson, the Neville Brothers, Chris Whitley, Ron Sexsmith, Martha and the Muffins and Nash the Slash). Andy Williams says "Don Ray is a friend of mine and a very talented Producer. I can definitely recommend to whoever would like to know anything about the chap. He represents on a high scale. Plus he's very humble and well worthy of his antics. A Bonifide Professional !" Always keen on nu-sounds and eclectic vibes, Don-Ray’s productions are an essential addition any music lover’s collection.
Discograpahy
ALBUMS
As Don-Ray “Darkest Before The” (working title - in production)
PRODUCTION
Deborah Jordan (4hero, Silhouette Brown, Bugs In The Attic) “Breathe” for the Album "The Light" also featuring production by Atjazz, Jneiro Jarel, and Simbad as well as remixes by Domu and Masirah, Futuristica Records
Replife (The Politik) Feat Ki Allen“Out Of Soul” for the Album "The Unclosed Mind" also featuring production from Dego (4Hero), Kaidi Tatham (Bugz), Mark de Clive Lowe, Atjazz, and Arch-Type, Futuristica Records
Replife “Rise Up” All Massive Productions
X-Ray “Blue” Guidance/Subtitled
X-Ray “The Blue E.P.” Guidance/Subtitled
Maxelle “The French Connection” E.P. PTR
Maxelle “Maxelle” E.P. M3SD/WOMB
REMIXES
Los Amigos Invisibles "Sueno Erotico" (in production)
Ai Laika "Hit de Verano" (in production)
Solid Pleasure “Solid Pleasure” (DRʼs Remix) Afrokats
Dennis Ferrer “Lost Tribes” (DRʼs Remix) Gotsoul Records
Fertile Ground “Come 2 Me” (DRʼs Naked Remix) Gotsoul Records
Esthero “Heaven Sent” Sony/Work
Nigel Hayes/Abacus “Charlie Brown” Indepedent
Lazybatuzu “Last Nite” Emunity
DJ/LIVE
Au Chaud Lapin "Midnight Marauders" (DJ) Montreal (03/09)
Nuevo "Midnight Marauders" (DJ) Montreal (02/09)
Pub Quartier Latin "Midnight Marauders" (DJ) Montreal (12/08)
Bistro Etc… “Huîtres” (DJ) Montreal (17/10/08)
Soirée d'ouverture des journées culturelles “Off” (DJ) Montreal (26/09/08)
WHCR 90.3 FM New York, NY, Elevations Radio (07/08)
Santos “Santos” (DJ) Montreal (07/07/07)
Heavyweight Production House “Politically Minded” (DJ) Montreal (14/07/04)
Cobalt “Cobalt” (DJ) Montreal (04/03-08/04)
Java U “Java U” (DJ) Montreal (02/02/04)
Pub Quartier Latin “Pub Quartier Latin” (DJ) Montreal (10/10/03)
Budo “Haiku”(DJ) Toronto (12-26,09,03)
Bar Kru “Bar Kru” (DJ) Montreal (04/07/03)
Saint Jean Baptist Festival “Saint Jean Baptist Festival” Montreal (06/24/03)
Spaha “Spaha” (DJ) Toronto (01/06/03)
Blizzarts “Rub-A-Dub Sessions” (DJ) Montreal (03/03-10/06)
Jello Bar/Jojo Flores “Therapy Feat Don-Ray” (DJ) Montreal (23/01/03)
PTR and Do Right! “Maxelle” Independent Showcase (Live) Toronto (26/09/02)
Toronto Jazz Festival “Decks and Divaʼs” (Live/DJ) Toronto (01/08/01)
53 Inc. “Déjà vu” (DJ) Toronto (09/99)
Weʼave “Déjà vu” (DJ) Toronto (08/99)
COMPILATIONS
SOUNDS OF FASION AS MAXELLE “FRENCH CONNECTION” MUSICA ALTERNATIVA
GLOBE LA COLLECTION FERTILE GROUND “COME 2 ME” DRʼS NAKED REMIX GOTSOUL RECORDS
TRIP INTO DUB AS 21 GREEN “EOM” HYPNOTIC
JUNGLE STRUT AS X-RAY “EOM” UJAMMʼN/FLYIN
CODE 416 “BLACK MALE” PTR
CODE 416 “CHECK MY STYLES” PTR
BLUE NIGHT NETWORK AS MAXELLE “THE FRENCH CONNNECTION” PTR
INTERVIEWS/REVIEWS
Soul Freedom Lounge (By Mr. Leonard) KSFR 90.7 FM Fresno, CA
Elevations Radio (By Ernesto Vigo) WHCR 90.3 FM New York, NY
Now Magazine (By Benjamin Boles) Disc Reviews Toronto, ON
Version Excursion (By SassaʼLe) CKUT 88.1 Toronto, ON
Mental Chatter (Denise Benson) CKUT 88.1/Now Magazine Toronto, ON
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Don-Ray/16634735365?ref=ts
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/allmassive
Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/don-ray
iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=152831295&s=143441
Podcast: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=195897661
Twitter: www.twitter.com/donrays
Don-Ray
Nu-Jazz, Future Funk, Bruk, and whatever like that..
Send me your track
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS:
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Deborah Jordan “Breathe” (Deborah Jordan & Don-Ray) - Futuristica. The soulstrice teams up with DR with a futuristic groove ready to push the boundaries of nu-jazz and bruk and electronic. www.myspace.com/deborahjordanmusic
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Replife “Out of Soul” - Futuristica - This is classic nu-jazz track which kicks-off with a sweet trumpet line by Sean Winters. This is an elegant nu-jazz track that is one for the books. Creative yet accessible, ready for both a cocktail and for the headz to get deep into. Out Now!! www.myspace.com/danielgraykontarisreplife
Remix by Jazztronauts is also available:
www.myspace.com/jazztronauts
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Solid Pleasure “Solid Pleasure” (Don-Ray Remix) – Afrokats Records - DR posts a nu-jazz swing with this funk groove to come up with an original break. This mix is prefect for the esoteric in you. www.afrokats.com/records.php
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Dennis Ferrer “Lost Tribes” (Don-Ray Remix) Gotsoul Records – DR goes deep into the Brazilian bruk with a little tinge of soul. This track is a collection afro-latin rhythms on the electronica vibe and ready for the dance floor. www.gotsoulrecords.com
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Fertile Ground “Come 2 Me” (Don-Ray Remix) Gotsoul Records. Representing Baltimore, Fertile Ground comes with an all encompassing soulful groove that DR turns into platinum piece of deep house music. A must have for any house head. Out Now! www.gotsoulrecords.com
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DON-RAY UPAYA CD/LP
Selected "Best of 2005" - Freefall Radio
Fm 90.3
SQUARE LOHKOH PRESENT : Boom Bap Zulu ( FIRST VIDEO CLIP ) Track dedicated to Afrika bambatta and to the origins of Zulu Nation from 1973 to 2008, mainly fight against violence and create a dialogue
peace don-ray! good news for vinyl addicts: our new limited 12inch ep TREE OF LIFE hits the streets NOV. 28TH, a collab joint with INVINCIBLE TEMPLE from POPA WU /10TH CHAMBER. check the snippet on our page & dig these golden grounds. thanks & one love outta lost hill.
Hey bro.. thanks for stopping by.. at the moment the first release 'Las Llaves' is available exclusively on www. traxsource. com. It will be on other sites after it comes off promo.. watch out for release number two 'What You Want' which promos in December with a top remix from Richard Earnshaw :)
Hallo Don - Ray, ... I like this Version of - CHEATIN - really much. I like your style more and more. Have a good Time, .. we wish all the Best to you & your family.
Alison Crockett - Nappy (Waiwan Rmx) - Sol Image The Politik - Feel It (Jazztronauts Rmx) - CDR Visioneers - Funkbox (Denz Rmx) - BBE Probe DMS feat Phase One - Ghost - CDR Simbad - Shine - Raw Fusion Domu_So Move [Treble O] The Bamboos feat Alice Russel - Transcend Me - Tru Toughts Allen Hoist - Inner City Blues (4Hero VIP Rmx) - Soulab Sister Sledge - We Are Family (Daz-I-Kue Dub) - CDR Real People - Upside (Bugz Upside Mix) - Papa Records Bakura feat Darian - Mistaken (Domu Rmx) - Especial Quantic - Dont Joke With A...(Seiji Rmx) - Tru Toughts Somatik - Sector Z52 - GoldHill Records Erykah Badu - Honey (Seiji Mix) - CDR Aaron Jerome - Time To Rearrange - BBE Ken Morimura - Descarga Pa Ti - Mukatsuku Kelis - Milkshake (DJ Hoop Rmx) - CDR Broke'N'English - Take It Low (Domu Rmx) - Fat City
Note: the mix is been trimmed to 60 min, (without the last 4 tracks), and tracks 5+6 are not correctly credited on the RBMA page. To listen to the complete 74min. mix I made a download link available at rapidshare.
things are cool man, just tryin to maintain on some music ish while dealin with life..i got some new things cookin tho..oh and rep and kinetik are out here right now, they rocked a couple nice little shows..anyway hope things are good with you.
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