Raymond Angry | |
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![]() Raymond Angry at The Blue Note on August 15, 2024 with Plumb, J.M.I. Recordings | |
Background information | |
Also known as | Mr. Goldfinger |
Born | July 4, 1972 Albany, Georgia |
Genres | Pop, Soul, R&B, Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, arranger, producer |
Instrument(s) | Piano, Keyboards, Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet, Moog synthesizer, Farfisa organ, Wurlitzer, Keytar |
Years active | 1994–present |
Member of | The Roots, The Tonight Show Band, The Council of Goldfinger |
Website | https://rayangry.com |
Raymond "Ray" Angry (b. July 4, 1972) is an American keyboardist, record producer, and composer known for his work across soul, R&B, pop, and jazz. Angry also uses the alias "Mister Goldfinger".[1] He has joined the hip-hop band, The Roots on tour and in The Tonight Show Band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Since the 1990s, Angry has contributed songs and played on many hit records. He wrote Christina Aguilera's "Slow Down Baby",[2] Ja Rule's "Real Life Fantasy" and Melanie Fiona's "Priceless". Angry has collaborated with notable acts including Cindy Blackman, Mike Mangini, Tom "Bones" Malone, David Gilmore, Betty Wright and James Poyser. He has also worked with Patti LaBelle, Louie Vega, Jeremiah, Mobb Deep, Elvis Costello, Peter Gallagher and Elliott Yamin. He also played on records by Robbie Williams, Joss Stone and has toured with D'Angelo. He released his first album as lead artist, One[3] in 2018, followed by Ray Angry Three in 2023 with J.M.I. Recordings.