Studio Ray Recording

07/31/2020

OMG. Now Instagram is the arbiter of medical fact? And they’re referring us to the W.H.O. of all places for “facts”??The very organization that claimed no human transmission of the virus and that China acted laudably?? I used to like Instagram because it didn’t seem as “big brother” or politically censored as all the other platforms. But I guess that that’s out the window now too. Oh boy, the world is upside down lately. You suck Instagram.

02/13/2020

Recording hip hop ad libs in POLISH! That’s what great about being a producer in NY - EVERY possible genre of music comes in the door! Can anybody give me a translation??

06/03/2019

My video for Instagram, of my client Graymatic taking a video for Instagram... Oh by the way that’s his new song “Focus”. Great session!

05/20/2019

The runway 4 approach to LGA near Astoria Blvd & 83rd St last week. For those of us who live in Queens, this is a MUST. Planes don’t always land in this direction, LGA switches the approaches up depending on the weather, but when they do and you’re directly underneath - whoa!

05/14/2019

So the wife works in fashion where she negotiates deals with lots of big companies. Last week she helped put together a shoot for Fender guitars. Guess what she negotiated as part of her fee??? YUP! Brand new American Professional TELECASTER! Just arrived 20 minutes ago direct from Fender. THANK YOU Beloved!!!

04/26/2019

What could be better? My Prince, wife, parents, and a guitar cake!

04/23/2019

Sometimes it’s good to get out! I got hired to produce vocals at Penthouse Recording Studios today. Great people, great session. Many thanks to Rome, Avery, Corey, Gabe, Jamie and Victoria! @ New York, New York

01/29/2019

Never too early for Hip Hop. Getting to work at 9am with Lil Tap. Listening to the final mix for his new song Dreaming. With Justin Brandon. studio

12/22/2018

Lil Tap getting ready to throw down vocals on his new song “Choke Me if I Cry.” studio

11/10/2018

Graymatic in da house! One of my favorite clients during an AWESOME session for his newest song - “Pace”

11/03/2018

LM Showcase and his first session with a serious vocal producer - FANTASTIC session! @ New York, New York

10/19/2018

Laying down the Reggae - Pt 2 - Keys

10/15/2018

Laying down the Reggae - Pt 1 - Bass. Playing for a client’s new song.

08/16/2018

New client Lil Tap listening back to his new song. Had a great session, he came in super well prepared and it showed.

06/27/2018

Rocking Venice, Italy with the family! Amazing, like living in a storybook. @ Venezia, Italia

05/30/2018

Bobby Enychi back for another round with his new song “Save Me From Myself.” Video to follow soon.

05/17/2018

Bobby Enychi listening to the final mixdown of his new song “Hurd It.”

05/03/2018

Always a great session when Syrena is in the house! Working on a new song.

03/17/2018

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than a recording session with rapper and brand new Irish import Graham from Galway!Along with killer rock vocal hook by singer-songwriter Ryan Rockitt. What a great session!

03/08/2018

TBT - Me and Kim Sozzi during our recording session for her chart topping song “Feel Your Love” at Studio Ray. It spent 44 straight weeks on the Billboard Airplay charts including time spent at Number ONE!

03/02/2018

Mr. Hyde & Cherie Rain listening to the mastering for their new song “Street Veteran” for their Bonnie & Hyde project at Studio Ray.

02/26/2018

Dunlavy monitors. Used in high end recording and mastering studios around the world - including mine :) No longer made, but on the used market you can find a pair of SM-1’s - shown here - for around $1k. Holds its own against speakers costing 5-10x as much.

02/22/2018

LOVE my clients!!!! It’s guys like this who write, and more importantly, RECORD, on a consistent basis - multiple sessions almost every month - that are the bread and butter of my business.

02/15/2018

Coffee Warmer. Best piece of gear I ever bought!

02/12/2018

I have a great string sample library, but NOTHING is as good as recording REAL cellos live, with the talented Leigh Stuart.

02/09/2018

Client and rapper Ayan reviewing lyrics before rhyming on his new song “Sober”.

03/17/2017

Dr. Maleek - Don't Say Nothin Feat. Tory Lanez & The Game

Just dropped today! Featuring Tory Lanez & The Game. Dr. Maleek was in the studio last week for this - I recorded and produced his vocals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWRVr5Hi4k

Dr. Maleek - Don't Say Nothin Feat. Tory Lanez & The Game

05/05/2016

Ty and the boys at yesterday's session. Thank God for Hip Hop! Easily makes for a good 30% of my business...

04/11/2016

Here's a song that I recently produced for the beautiful and talented Syrena Nikole. "Falling Angel" - I created the beat, as well as coached vocals, recorded, mixed and mastered.

http://www.studioray.net/audio/Falling-Angel.mp3

10/21/2015

Imagine the possibilities!!!

02/06/2015

Set Me Free

Fresh from the studio this week!

Listen to Set Me Free by Mikey Shyne on

12/02/2014

MR. HYDE - "MUCH OF MADNESS MORE OF SIN" OFFICIAL VIDEO

Check out the latest from my client Mr. Hyde ... always provocative!

BRAND NEW MR.HYDE SINGLE 'MUCH OF MADNESS MORE OF SIN' AVAILABLE NOW FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ON I-TUNES AND AMAZON. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/much-madne...

09/07/2014

Featured Recording Studio Clients

A sampling of some of my clients: www.studioray.net/clients.html

This is a list of some of the clients who have recorded at Studio Ray Recording Studio in New York. This is only a very small sampling of the thousands of people who have worked here over the last twenty years.

07/15/2014

Dust to Dust

Hey guys - check out the latest song I just finished work on. This was my first time working with the lovely and talented Danielle (vocals and co-writer) - an absolute joy to work with. And Demetra (producer and co-writer) is ALWAYS one of my very favorite people to have in the studio!

Lyrics/Vocals: Danielle Cardona Music/Production: Demetra Vocal Production/Recording: Ray Balconis Copyright: 2014 Photo by Carlos Duran de Oliveira