1. A DJ/singer/producer fro… Read Full Bio ↴At least 2 artists use the name of Cray.
1. A DJ/singer/producer from Los Angeles, California.
2. A composer from Melbourne, Australia.
1. A DJ/singer/producer from Los Angeles, California. CRAY, short for Cheney Ray, is not actually an abbreviation for “crazy.”
However, the LA-based DJ, singer, producer, and gamer has been effortlessly styling Crocs and cultivating a fan base at a rate that could be defined as such, thanks to her sincere nature, genre-defiant bangers, humorous observations on life and relentless dedication to high-quality snackage since she entered the scene in 2015.
After relocating from her hometown of Vancouver to Southern California to pursue warmer weather and a sociology degree at Chapman University, she decided to put her early love for electronic music to work, initially seeking to pursue a career in artist management. Not one to half-ass anything, she dedicated herself to learning to produce music firsthand, to fully understand what being a musician entails.
It wasn’t long after she began creating her own sounds that she fell in love with making music, realized “damn...I’m pretty fucking good at this,” and started playing shows under her childhood nickname-turned-stage name, CRAY. Already an avid gamer with a substantial following on Twitch, she began adding occasional DJ sets into her usual live streaming routine to an overwhelmingly positive response.
Performing as an opener on Anna Lunoe’s HyperHouse Tour in 2016 gave CRAY the physical and emotional momentum she needed to throw herself fully into her music career. The tour was a monumental turning point for the artist, as she experienced many surreal “firsts” — being acknowledged as a peer by musicians she had long admired, playing in front of her large crowds and getting to interact with her fans.
Since then, CRAY’s magnetic personality, relatable charisma and incredibly energetic sets have earned her a spot on HARD Summer, Voodoo and Electric Zoo. In 2018, CRAY and her extensive sock collection went international. She kicked off the year touring through Japan alongside Skrillex, followed by multiple festival appearances and most recently, a China tour.
Inspired by her love for classical jazz and swing artists like Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday, CRAY brings a refreshing perspective to the electronic scene. Her inventive records allow her to avoid labels and continually reinvent her sound, resulting in a fan base that spans the indie electronic, pop and dance genres. On her latest single, “Fractions”, produced by Kid Froopy, she continues to show us a different side of her and gives us a look at what’s to come.
When not on the road or in the studio, CRAY thrives at being a supremely normal human just seeking a life filled with balance and tacos. Her ideal days are spent gaming, eating Chipotle, repeatedly trying to keep her long hair out of her line of vision, searching for the world’s best hot sauce and chilling with her cat.
2. A composer from Melbourne, Australia. Cray is Melbourne-based composer Ross Healy, currently studying "the history of electronic music and noise-making machines". He describes his work as an attempt to fuse organic movement - nature - into his computer compositions.
Influenced by both contemporary digital technology and early sound pioneers like Pierre Henry, David Tudor and Tod Dockstader, Healy has abandoned traditional instruments and structures, opting for a more open ended creative methodology that allows for accidents and contrast.
Peaches
CRAY Lyrics
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Say I just got my lucky, but then they all copy
Say it must be the face or the waist
Maybe it's the right guy, no way,
it's her bright mind
All the bricks you throw I turn them into ammo
Say that I'm losing the game
Think you see my hand you're not even close
I think it's funny that you think I worry about you
Don't you?
Ah, you call me peaches
Ah, you think you know me
Ah, see me in pieces
Ah, you think you know me
Watching the flames rise
Say that you know why
Ah, you call me peaches
Ah, you think you know me
You think you know me (×2)
Autographs make me laugh
The way you act is fucking foolish
Don't know why you do it
You know me
Pave my way in a way that 's so mathematic
So don't be dramatic
The song "Peaches" by CRAY talks about her struggles with hypocrites and people who try to copy her but still call her out for being lucky. She claims that people think her success is due to physical attributes like her face or waist or the right guy but actually it's her intelligence that sets her apart. She turns all the negativity thrown at her into ammunition and doesn't care or worry about those people. They call her "peaches" but don't actually know her. She's watched them burn and thinks it's funny that they thought she would worry about them.
The lyrics show that CRAY is quite self-assured and confident in herself, even in the face of criticism, which is quite inspiring. Additionally, it highlights the impact that hypocrites and copycats can have on successful people and how they must adapt and overcome such situations. The song offers a sense of empowerment and a reminder to stay true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Hypocrites got my name on their lips
People who pretend to be virtuous are gossiping about me
Say I just got my lucky, but then they all copy
They say it's just my good fortune, but they emulate everything I do.
Say it must be the face or the waist
They claim my beauty or body is the reason for my success.
Maybe it's the right guy, no way,
it's her bright mind
But actually it's the intelligent choices I make, not anyone else's influence.
All the bricks you throw I turn them into ammo
Your criticism and negativity fuel me to be better and succeed.
Say that I'm losing the game
You're claiming that I'm failing or not succeeding as well as I could be.
Sorry again what's your name?
I'm not concerned with your opinion, please identify yourself.
Think you see my hand you're not even close
You think you have insight into my situation, but you're nowhere close to understanding.
I think it's funny that you think I worry about you
I'm amused by your delusions that I care about what you think.
Don't you?
Asking if the person actually thinks I care.
Ah, you call me peaches
Addressing whoever is calling her by that nickname.
Ah, you think you know me
They think they understand who she is as a person.
Ah, see me in pieces
They are witnessing her struggle or hardship, perhaps wishing for her downfall.
Watching the flames rise
Someone is watching her fail or suffer, taking pleasure in her misfortune.
Say that you know why
They're claiming that they understand why she's experiencing difficulties.
You think you know me (×2)
Reiterating that the person claiming to understand her truly doesn't.
Autographs make me laugh
The act of signing autographs seems silly or unnecessary to her.
The way you act is fucking foolish
She finds the other person's behavior to be ridiculous.
Don't know why you do it
She doesn't understand why the other person behaves the way they do.
You know me
Regardless of other's perceptions or opinions, she understands herself best.
Pave my way in a way that 's so mathematic
Her success is not just luck, but rather it's been intentionally calculated.
So don't be dramatic
Urging the other person to stop being overemotional or excessive in their behavior.
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ashrafgamertvv783
Here's the lyrics
Hypocrites got my name on their lips
Say I just got my lucky, but then they all copy
Say it must be the face or the waist
Maybe it's the right guy, no way, it's her bright mind
All the bricks you throw I turn them into ammo
Say that I'm losing the game
Sorry again what's your name?
Think you see my hand you're not even close
I think it's funny that you think I worry about you
Don't you?
Ah, you call me peaches
Ah, you think you know me
Ah, see me in pieces
Ah, you think you know me
Watching the flames rise
Say that you know why
Ah, you call me peaches
Ah, you think you know me
You think you know me (×2)
Autographs make me laugh
The way you act is fucking foolish
Don't know why you do it
You know me
Pave my way in a way that 's so mathematic
So don't be dramatic
@noahbodner3755
OMG! This is my new favorite song. It’s so good and the drop is just... unexplainable. Best chiken is cray
@Mikeoohhh
I just found out about you on the explore page on Instagram with the video of your crowd being super lit at Ultra! These Vocals are DOPE! and your styling is insane and killer, so shout out to your mom!! Super excited to see you keep growing as an artist :) Orange County Represent! haha
@dominicbommarito969
Fire fire fire. Nicely done Cray, do more songs with vocals! You're lyrics are real af. Keep it that way!
@xxunstablecrybabyxx3978
Great job Cheney! This is definitely my new favorite song of yours! ❤️
@ThadCastled117
I have a really strong urge/need to see you dance to the whole song like you do on stream. What a song!
@fiveohfivethree
I've had this song stuck in my head all day!
@striekr13577
Are you joking me this is sooo good 😩👏🏿 This deserves to be a Top 40 hit
@ShashwatSparsh
Definitely adding this to my playlist
@namrathakashid2856
Okay this is just so good! Love it! 💖
@user-ld8fn7tm1i
Pure talent!