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Ray Cash
Birth name Wardell Raymond Cheeks
Born (1980-01-14) January 14, 1980 (age 44)
Origin Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres Hip hop, hardcore hip hop, Midwest hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2005–present
Labels Ghet-O-Vision, Sony Urban, Columbia, M. Stacks Music LLC
Associated acts Scarface, Beanie Sigel

Wardell Raymond Cheeks (born January 14, 1980) better known by his stage name Ray Cash, is an American rapper from Cleveland, Ohio.

Early life and education

Cheeks grew up in Cleveland. While in high school, he performed freestyle raps with his friends providing beats by banging on lunchroom tables. After Cheeks saw Jay-Z in concert during the Hard Knock Life tour, he decided to become a professional.

Career

First album

..... For his debut album Cash on Delivery, he went on tour with Mobb Deep from May 3 to May 31. 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. The second major single released from Ray Cash, featured the legendary hip hop artist, Scarface (rapper) entitled "Bumpin` my Music". In 2006, this single peaked on the Billboard charts reaching #56.

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). The album was entirely produced by M. Stacks. The album also features "Darren Anthony" on a track titled "Let me". .....

Discography

Albums

Year Title Peak chart positions
U.S. U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2006 Cash on Delivery
  • Released: June 27, 2006
  • Label: Ghet-O-Vision/Sony Urban/Columbia
 41 8 6
2009 Rosé Ray
  • Released: September 30, 2009
  • Label: M. Stacks Music LLC/Rec Reel
 129,866 N/A N/A
2011 'Champagne Talk'
  • Released: May 18, 2011
  • Label: CHAMPAGNE MUZIC GROUP/Rec Reel
 N/A N/A N/A
2011 'Don King'
  • Released: December 31, 2011
  • Label: CHAMPAGNE MUZIC GROUP/Rec Reel
 N/A N/A N/A

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
U.S. R&B
2005 "Smokin' & Leanin'" - Cash on Delivery
2005 "..." - Cash on Delivery
2006 "Bumpin' My Music" (feat. Scarface) 56 Cash on Delivery

As a featured performer

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
U.S. R&B
2009 "M.O.B." (Da kennel feat. Ray Cash) " - -

Music videos

Year Title Director
2006 "Bumpin' My Music" Jonathan Mannion
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