Singer/songwriter and pianist Ray Keys is a Louisville native who draws inspiration from many different genres, including jazz, folk, RnB, rock, gospel, and soul. Some of his influences include Alicia Keys, D'Angelo, Drake, Ariana Grande, Miguel, Alabama Shakes, and Brandi Carlile.
This mix across genres allows Ray to write and express without boundaries to create vivid and relatable stories for his listeners. His first EP, Brown and Gold, details a journey through his experience and tells the emotional tale of being black in America.
Since releasing his first EP, Ray has released a few singles, including Harder Days, Thin Spread Love, which featured the amazing Carly Johnson and Ben Sollee, and Come Back to Me, featuring Kiana Del of Kiana & the Sun Kings, a group of which Keys is also a part. Ray can also be seen with guitarist/vocalist Casey Powell and up-and-coming band Honeymack around the Louisville, Kentucky area.
Ray just released his latest single Cocoa Butter Baby, an R&B love story with a slight Latin feel!
Band members on the podcast:
Ray Keys, vocals
Kiana Del, vocals
Jailynn Noel, electric bass
Cyr Wilson, drum set
CJ Cantrell, keyboard
Casey Powell, electric guitar
