Ray Dalton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ray Dalton
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| Birth name | Raymond Adrien Dalton |
| Born | May 10, 1990 San Bernardino, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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Raymond Adrien Dalton (born May 10, 1990) is an American singer and songwriter. He grew up in Seattle, Washington. Ray Dalton started his music journey singing gospel and R&B songs. He became very well-known for his amazing voice on the song "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. This song became a huge hit around the world in 2012 and 2013, even reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. Ray Dalton has also won two MTV Video Music Awards.
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Ray Dalton's Early Life and Music Career
Ray Dalton's mom is Mexican American, and his dad is African American. He started singing when he was only 6 years old. His music teacher suggested it, and he joined the Seattle Children's Choir. He kept singing all through high school. Ray Dalton has said he really likes the band Fleetwood Mac. When he was in his last year of high school, he enjoyed listening to artists like Missy Elliott, Amy Winehouse, and Kanye West.
From Tennis to Top Hits
Besides music, Ray Dalton is also a good tennis player. He even worked as a tennis instructor for a while. But after the song "Can't Hold Us" became super popular, he decided to focus completely on his music career. As of 2013, he still sings in the Total Experience Gospel Choir in Seattle.
How Ray Dalton Met Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Music producer Ryan Lewis noticed Ray Dalton's singing on a song by another artist. Ryan Lewis then contacted Ray Dalton through Facebook. Soon after, Ray Dalton started working with Ryan Lewis and Macklemore in the music studio. The first song they all worked on together was "Wings" in 2011.
In June 2012, Ray Dalton released his very first song as a lead artist, called "So Emotional." Ryan Lewis helped mix this song. Ray Dalton also shared that he was working on his own music project, which he planned to call The Dalton Show.
Ray Dalton, Ryan Lewis, and Macklemore created the catchy part of "Can't Hold Us" in just one day. Ray Dalton filmed his parts for the song's music video while he was on tour in New Zealand in March 2013.
Ray Dalton's Music
Ray Dalton has released his own songs and has also been featured on songs by other artists.
Studio Albums
Ray Dalton released his studio album titled Thee Unknown on September 20, 2024. It was released by Sony Music and Epic Records Germany.
Popular Songs
Ray Dalton has released many singles. Some of his well-known songs as a lead artist include:
- "So Emotional" (2012)
- "In My Bones" (2020)
- "Manila" (2021) with Álvaro Soler
- "Call It Love" (2022) with Felix Jaehn
- "Do It Again" (2023)
He is also famous for being featured on these popular songs:
- "Can't Hold Us" (2011) by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
- "Don't Worry" (2015) by Madcon
See also
In Spanish: Ray Dalton para niños
