Nick Ray

Story

Nick Ray is an independent producer/singer/songwriter from New Orleans. His music career began as a lead singer in the local scene performing with numerous rock and alternative bands. Not wanting to be tied down to a single genre, Ray continues today as a solo, experimental artist writing and producing almost all of his songs as they genre hop between Pop, Soul, Alternative, Hip Hop, and EDM. His soulful voice, along with his natural ability to write and produce exceptional tracks leave Ray poised for a promising musical future, as it’s safe to say he has only scratched the surface.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

A purpose.

What is your music dream?

To withhold a steady career.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Myself.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Under The Bridge"

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Peter Gabriel, Neil Young and Soundgarden

What inspires you to make music?

My feelings and experiences.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Experiences.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Free.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

The Illusion of being a star and neglecting perfecting your craft.

What do you think of Drooble?

I think its a great platform thats why I joined... :)

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Laziness.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes. By giving back to my community when I can.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Be truthful.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Neptunica and The Graduates