Ray J Drops Surprise EP "Emerald City" Ft. Brandy, K. Michelle, Truth, & Knotch

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The singer returns to his roots.

If Ray J's name isn't making headlines because of his big-time business moves, the disarray of his personal life is in the spotlight. He's gone from being "Brandy's little brother" to building an acting career, then right before our eyes, he became an R&B hitmaker. Soon he switched gears and was a Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star where fans watched the development of his now-marriage to Princess Love. With multiple successful business ventures under his belt, including taking the reigns of Death Row Records with the help of Suge Knight, Ray J continues to stack millions.

However, somewhere in the mix, his music took a backseat, but Ray has delivered Emerald City, a five-track EP to show that he's returned to his roots. The songs are smooth R&B offerings with additions from Brandy, K.Michelle, Knotch, and Truth, and floating throughout, you'll find Ray J sharing his thoughts on situations that have led him to the current mess that he's in with his wife. Give Emerald City a few spins and let us know if you're ready for another studio album from Ray.

Tracklist

1. Emerald City ft. Brandy
2. Church on Sunday Morning ft. Knotch
3. Distant Love
4. Espy Attitude ft. Truth, Knotch
5. Partys Over ft. K. Michelle


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.