Solomon Ray
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| Origin | San Diego, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, homo hop, electropop |
| Occupation(s) | singer, rapper, producer, songwriter, performer, DJ, model |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | SolRay Records |
| Website | Solomon-Music.com |
Solomon is an American recording artist, producer, DJ, singer and songwriter.
About Solomon
Solomon is an electronic hip hop recording artist, rapper, HIV positive producer and songwriter based in San Diego.[1] He is also the founder of SolRay Records.[2]
Releasing two street mixtapes and numerous freestyles, Solomon has generated a massive internet buzz, selling more than ten thousand copies of his mixtapes.[3]
In the Summer of 2008, Solomon, along with other out rappers, was featured on Eminem's Sirius Satellite Radio Shade 45 to be featured on a month long segment of the Cipha Sounds Effects Morning Show. Openly gay, he is one of the first gay rappers to ever be featured on the uncensored radio station. Along with Soce, JFP, Shorty Roc and Bry'Nt.[4]
On June 28, 2011, Solomon released his highly anticipated sophomore EP titled “The Love Rocker Project”. AOL Music highlights the EP for, “blending synth-pop and club-banging beats.” The first single was club anthem “Wit Us U Can’t...” which explores more of Solomon’s confident exterior and has a dub step breakdown. The music video for the song debuted on VEVO and MTV network LOGO on NewNowNext: PopLab along with remixes by SpekrFreks. Solomon later embarked on a tour opening up for Deborah Cox reaching cities nationwide including New York City, West Hollywood, Boston and more.[5]
In January 2012, Solomon announced that he was back in the studio and working on new music. The singer released a cover of Swedish pop star and singer Robyn's 2010 hit "Dancing On My Own." [6] During this time he revealed that he was going to release his new single, "Life Goes On..." in March 2012. [7]
Discography
- Rhyting Rhymes Vol. 1 2008
- Rhyting Rhymes Vol. 2 2008
- Shades of Black - EP 2009
- The Love Rocker Project 2011
Rhyting Rhymes Vol. 1 and Vol. 2
Rhyting Rhymes Vol. 1 was recorded from January 2008 to April 2008. Solomon began recording remixes to popular songs, such as Danity Kane's "Pretty Boy", and eventually released a 28 track mixtape to the public. After promoting Vol. 1, he was then urged to record the follow-up. Solomon began recording Rhyting Rhymes Vol. 2 May 2008 to July 2008 and released a 27 track mixtape, which includes a remake of Lil' Kim's song "How Many Licks?".
Shades of Black
In 2009, Solomon released his first EP, Shades of Black - EP. He began recording the EP in October 2008, after a tough breakup. The mood of the EP is very somber, yet the sound of the music very upbeat. Shades of Black was Solomon's first international release and a departure from his prior hip-hop efforts. In support of the release of Shades of Black, Solomon conducted a nationwide tour of small club venues.
The Love Rocker Project
In October 2009, Solomon moved to New York City where he continues to work on his pop and hip-hop efforts and to write songs for himself and other artists. In early 2011, Solomon began recording The Love Rocker Project, his follow-up to Shades of Black. The Love Rocker Project exhibits the influence of all the musical genres that are important to Solomon—including, pop, dance, electronic pop and hip-hop. In February 2011, Solomon released "Wit Us U Can't...", the first single from the upcoming album. Wit Us U Can't..., featuring rapper Bry'Nt, is a perfect example of Solomon's ability to create magnetic music that incorporates all his influences. On April 6, 2011, MTV's Logo Networks premiered the music video to "Wit Us U Can't..." on its new music show, PopLab. The video can be found on SolomonTV on YouTube. The release of "The Love Rocker Project" was June 28, 2011.
References
- ^ "He won't play straight for the record companies". OutSmartMagazine.com. May, 2008.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Rapper Solomon changing the face of Hip Hop". Spanglish Magazine. July, 2008.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Local rapper delivers a fresh new sound". Gay & Lesbian Times. October, 2008.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Solomon to Head to NYC for Shade 45 Show". OutHipHop.com. June, 2008.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Solomon to Release New Single, LIFE GOES ON, 5/29". BroadwayWorld.com. May, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Solomon Covers Robyn's "Dancing On My Own"". Allureofsound.com. April, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "SOLOMON RELEASES SINGLE TEASER AND PROMO PHOTOS". FabFemme.com. May, 2012.
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