After five years of success as an artist at EMPIRE, Babyface Ray looks to take the next step and evolve into an executive. Today (April 26), Ray announces the partnership between his label, Wavy Gang, and EMPIRE, allowing him to sign and develop talent.
Ray’s first two signings are Samuel Shabazz and Rally.
“I appreciate the partnership with EMPIRE. We have been partners for the last couple of years, and I’m excited for the next chapter with them and my label Wavy Gang Entertainment,” Ray tells Billboard. “I appreciate the team over there. Ghazi, Nima, Tina, Ari and everyone who has had an impact on my career. It’s time to embark on this chapter.”
Ghazi Shami, CEO and founder of EMPIRE expressed excitement about teaming up again with Ray and watching him leap forward to become an industry executive. “Me and Ray locked in seven years ago. I watched him build his career brick by brick. I’m honored to further our partnership together. His trajectory is limitless. Wavy Gang for life,” he says.
Not only is Ray celebrating the newly minted partnership with EMPIRE, but he’s also savoring his newest accolade: a certified RIAA-gold plaque for his song “Ron Artest,” which features 42 Dugg—his first.
With momentum on his side, Ray looks to ramp up the intensity with his weekly installment of “Face Fridays.” His newest song, “Glory,” is befitting, highlighting the wins in Ray’s life and his gratitude. “You startin’ your discipline, you’re having your business, you’re stackin’ your chips / I’m writing my goals down, I’m knockin’ them all down, I’m scratchin’ the list,” he raps on the BrentRambo and LulRose produced song.
Check out the “Glory” video below.
