ABOUT
Dubbed “The Rock & Soul Troubadour,” artist REDRAY FRAZIER,
announces the debut of his new single “Better Man,” followed by an
exciting forthcoming catalogue of live and recorded music. A native
New Yorker, who was raised in an exceedingly musical family, REDRAY
is an established vocalist and musician who creates his own unique
fusion of Alternative R&B, Rock, and Indie-Soul. Get ready for
captivating new lyrical sounds and smooth, smoky vocals like you’ve
never heard.
Lyrically, REDRAY meditates on love’s pathos and euphoria, achieving
spiritual balance, and reinterpreting social minefields. The singer’s
vocals hypnotize while his lyrics dig deep into cultural territories such
as the higher vibration of self-betterment. A true artist, not just in the
musical sense, he is also an entrepreneur and community activist, as
well as pursuing several other creative passions. The new single “Better
Man” was recorded with highly accomplished musician and producer
Paul Frazier, with additional guitar by Marlon Graves, and drum
programming by REDRAY, Paul, and Steve Williams. “The recording
dynamics were congruent and seamless. It felt like we were in complete
synchronicity. I don’t write love songs,” said REDRAY. “ This song, in
particular, is about owning your stuff.” There is also an accompanying
video shot in New York City by innovative videographer Marcus
Bleecker, featuring the radiant and very talented India.
Currently based in Portland, Oregon, REDRAY’s musical journey began
by singing Gospel music in his father’s Baptist church choir in New
Jersey. His evolution has taken him from opening for such noted artists
as Lenny Kravitz and Blues Traveler to touring with The Talking Heads
front man, David Byrne, from 2008-2010. “The totality of those
experiences have helped to shape the manner in which I approach my
work, and the dedication that is required to achieve my goals,” said
REDRAY. “Those are to be the best that I can be.”
While REDRAY applies multiple influences, his songwriting draws
comparisons from Ben Harper to Leon Bridges to The Black Keys.
However, his sultry vocal quality and gospel training place his music in
its own distinct category. “I’ve always listened to various styles of music,
everything from Curtis Mayfield to Brittany Howard,” he said. REDRAY
has the innate ability to stir up deep emotions with his audience. His
rootsy blend of soulful singing over sparse guitar strumming gives him
his own rare groove. As for his love and investment in music, REDRAY
said, “It’s my release valve. It’s my catharsis. It’s everything for me to
have this freedom of expression. It defines me.” He continued, “People
can exhibit themselves more freely in their artist expression...it’s
unfiltered, unabashed. You’re showing all of your vulnerabilities. “
In Spring of 2017, REDRAY had the distinct honor of performing
TEDxPortland, an independently organized Ted Talks event in Portland,
Oregon, which he described as “one of the most wonderful experiences
of my professional career.”
REDRAY FRAZIER will be releasing his debut single and video "Better
Man" on Greystone Music Group this Autumn. Live and recorded music
will be available soon. You don’t want to miss this. Stay tuned!