Powerful singer/songwriter from Jamaica, Queens, Ray Hodges is thrilled to release his Remastered version of his hit single “I Am King” that is out now on all platforms. The song honors Black Music Month, Juneteenth and Pride which are all a tribute to what means everything to Ray.
Ray says, “Over the years I Am King has grown in it’s meaning. At one point for me, it was a song for the future children of my family. A song that would be passed down to them and live on. But, it ended up becoming so much more than that, A reminder… To my color, my people, my creator with the earth as my witness. A reminder to our enemies, which harbor hate and ignorance, that it is coronation day for Black in this world.
As a New York native crafting his own original brand of music that somehow manages to encapsulate indie, pop and soul music all wrapped up into one perfect package, with his big vocals and personality being the centerpiece of it all. Ray Hodge has been sharpening his theatrical live performance skills the last few years playing various underground clubs in NYC . The music is honest, raw and emotional. The track “I Am King” off the debut Braveheart EP seemed to take on a life of its own, with its powerful vocal performance and message leading to the TV series Queen Sugar placing the song in an pivotal scene on the show. Fans and press alike also responded to the tremendous song.
Since the release of his debut EP “Braveheart” , Ray has been hard at work crafting his forthcoming sophomore EP that will be released later this year . This next wave of music sees Ray channeling the emotional roller-coaster of his life these last few years.
“I Am King” (Remastered) is out everywhere at – https://open.spotify.com/album/6t7VAED3lDESQBwqAolQGT?si=3qlEHvDGQ2i1tMOdBjm9Dw