Wardell Raymond Cheeks (born January 14, 1980) better known by his stage name Ray Cash, is an American rapper from Cleveland, Ohio.
Ray Cash | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Wardell Raymond Cheeks |
| Born | January 14, 1980 |
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, hardcore hip hop,[1] Midwest hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Ghet-O-Vision, Sony Urban, Columbia, M. Stacks Music LLC |
| Website | http://www.raycash.com |
Early life and education
editCheeks grew up in Cleveland. While in high school, he performed freestyle raps with his friends providing beats by banging on lunchroom tables.[2] After Cheeks saw Jay-Z in concert during the Hard Knock Life tour, he decided to become a professional.[2][3]
Career
editFirst album
editAs Ray Cash, Cheeks released singles "Sex Appeal (Pimp in My own mind)" and "Smokin' and Leanin'" in 2005; those songs were played on local radio.[1][4][5] In 2006, the hit single "Sex Appeal" was featured on music video platforms like; MTV Jams, BET 106 and Park, as well as a write up in the XXL magazine.[6] For his debut album Cash on Delivery, he went on tour with Mobb Deep from May 3 to May 31.[7] Cash released Cash on Delivery under Sony Urban Music/Columbia on June 27, 2006. This album reached #41 on the Billboard 200. XXL praised the album.[8] The second major single released from Ray Cash, featured the legendary hip hop artist, Scarface (rapper) entitled "Bumpin` my Music". In 2006, this single peaked on the Billboard charts reaching #56.
Second album
editAfter the minor success of "C.O.D." Cash went right to work on his second album "Rosé Ray", which was released under M. Stacks Music on September 30, 2009. It features the street single "Certified" which features fellow Clevelander, Darren Anthony, and Curren$y (formerly of Young Money/Cash Money).[9] The album was entirely produced by M. Stacks. The album also features "Darren Anthony" on a track titled "Let me".[citation needed] Recently, he last released a track called "Bitch I'm Wrong."[3]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Title | Peak chart positions[10] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | ||
| 2006 | Cash on Delivery
|
41 | 8 | 6 |
| 2009 | Rosé Ray
|
N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2011 | 'Champagne Talk'
|
N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2011 | 'Don King'
|
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Singles
edit| Year | Title | Peak chart positions[11] | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B | |||
| 2005 | "Smokin' & Leanin'" | - | Cash on Delivery |
| 2005 | "Sex Appeal" | - | Cash on Delivery |
| 2006 | "Bumpin' My Music" (feat. Scarface) | 56 | Cash on Delivery |
As a featured performer
edit| Year | Title | Peak chart positions[11] | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B | |||
| 2009 | "M.O.B." (Da kennel feat. Ray Cash) [12]" | - | - |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Bumpin' My Music" | Jonathan Mannion |
References
edit- ^ a b "I know what's going on in the streets". Lastfm.com. December 12, 2006. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ a b "He did not take rapping seriously at first". Billboard. 2006. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ a b "Ray's new song". trapsntrunks.com. November 3, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ "Artist's biographical". 2006. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ^ Cordor, Cyril (2006). "Ray Cash Biography". allmusic. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
- ^ "Ray Cash C.O.D. (Cash on Delivery) - XXL".
- ^ "Tour with Mobb Deep". www.rapsearch.com. April 26, 2006. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ Frederick, Brendan (2006-03-24). "Ray Cash C.O.D. (Cash on Delivery)". XXL Magazine. Archived from the original on 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ "Certified". metallungies.com. August 17, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ "Cash on Delivery - Ray Cash". Billboard. 2006. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
- ^ a b "Ray Cash - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
- ^ "Da Kennel featuring Ray Cash". Infinity, Allhiphop.com. March 10, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.