Ray Cash
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Birth name | Wardell Raymond Cheeks |
Born | January 14, 1980 |
Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
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 |
Wardell Raymond Cheeks (born January 14th, 1980) better known by his stage name Ray Cash, is an American rapper from Cleveland, Ohio.
Biography
Early life
Cheeks 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]
First album
As 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] For his debut album Cash on Delivery, he went on tour with Mobb Deep from May 3 to May 31.[6] 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.[7]
Second album
After 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).[8] 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
Albums
Year | Title | Peak chart positions[9] | ||
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U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | ||
2006 | Cash on Delivery
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41 | 8 | 6 |
2009 | Rosé Ray
|
129,866 | N/A | N/A |
2011 | 'Champagne Talk'
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N/A | N/A | N/A |
2011 | 'Don King'
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N/A | N/A | N/A |
Singles
Year | Title | Peak chart positions[10] | Album |
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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
Year | Title | Peak chart positions[10] | Album |
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U.S. R&B | |||
2009 | "M.O.B." (Da kennel feat. Ray Cash) [11]" | - | - |
Music videos
Year | Title | Director |
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2006 | "Bumpin' My Music" | Jonathan Mannion |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Tour with Mobb Deep". www.rapsearch.com. April 26, 006. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
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(help) - ^ 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.